I got lots of responses from readers about changing the sign from coyotes to wolves. Many reported about changing predator habitats and migrations and ranges, even about the growth of coyotes and crosses with similar canids (wolves and dogs). As for other predators and scavengers that would eat up any carcasses, one suggestion definitely amused me. Feral hogs would certainly be happy to eat any miscreants. I used to watch Deadwood and I loved when Al Swearengen would send his victims over to Wu's hog pen for disposal. Said hogs would soon show up as pork chops. Talk about recycling!
Anyway, time for another couple of chapters. Now we learn some more history of the Culverins. Enjoy!