On March 15, 2014, Bedford County’s annual Coyote Lottery closed for the second time and names were drawn for cash prizes. A total of 97 coyotes were brought in and six prizes were awarded with the top prize of $2,000 going to one lucky hunter. According to organizers, this lottery has helped bring down the number of coyotes in the area, and has awarded deserving hunters for their assistance. See the full story here.