 In many areas of the eastern United States, the coyote, a natural predator of the red and grey fox, is becoming more prevalent and threatens fox populations in a hunt's given territory.In some areas, coyote are considered fair game when hunting with foxhounds, even if they are not the intended species being hunted.In 2013, the Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America listed 163 registered packs in the US and Canada.