Jerry,
Yes I agree with you 100% but for the most part the colors of a German Shepard are not near that of coyotes and I at a quick glance can tell the difference.

I too,have and will pass up many shots even if there is the slightest doubt of the target and what is beyond it.

And yes,the media will turn this against hunters just like they do gun owners.

Just recently while squirrel hunting I had what looked to be a coyote show up close by but I was not 100% sure it was and passed up the xhot.

Wayne