So if a Coyote is on my property, attacking my pet or my child, and I SHOOT it, I could be charged? Hogwash!
I live in Fort Worth, I see coyotes, rabbits, etc. I am more concerened about "Yahoo Billy Bob" and his shotgun killing animals when children are near by, more so then the animals. Kids play outside all of the time and havent had any problems with coyotes, and my fat cat who goes outside hasnt had a problem either. Im all for relocating them, but really there is more stuff in the area to concentrate on then this. Relocate the coyote, tell "Yahoo Billy Bob" not to play with his gun (esp. after drinking, because it isnt a joke), and move on. And I am definitely all for protecting your family BY ALL MEANS NECCESARY.
Just starve it and you'll be off the hook.