ML coyote hunting?

[JerryToth]

Hi all;

The local mountain ridge, (only 6 or 8 miles away), is reported to be well populated, if not overrun with coyotes.

I wouldn't mind spending some time up on the ridge hunting them.

My centerfires bore me, (anybody want to buy one?), so I'd like to take my 50 cal flinter.

Sadly, I know nothing about coyote calling, except some fellows are good at it! I have a doe/fawn bleat call, and I see rabbits calls and such on the racks...

Any of you care to explain the subtleties to me? (No, I don't want to buy an electronic call.) I'd probably like to wear my hunting frock too, if that would be enough camo!

Anybody care to teach me? Or, would I just be wasting my time and maybe I should just stick to working over the local groundhog population!

Regards to all,

Ironsights Jerry
Uniontown, PA

 

[Huntinfool]

Anytime spent out with a smokepole a huntin' is not a waste, Jerry.

Just make sure you pick a spot where there's plenty of cover behind you to break up your outline and a little in front wouldn't hurt either. It's a lot like turkey callin' except for their nose!

The best time to call is late in the evening or early in the mornin'. Pick a time with as little wind as possible cause if them wiley critters get a whiff of ya it's over.

Be extra careful getting into position be quiet and keep below the skyline travel a good distance from your vehicle!

You could use the fawn bleat call as they're still in spots and quite vulnerable to predators. I do a series of calls 8 or 10 then wait a minute then repeat. After 6 or 7 series of calls give it a rest for five or six minutes Then repeat the whole process. If a coyote is coming he'll usually be there in 10 or 15 minutes. Bobcats take a while longer and usually sneak in on ya. Go get em and good luck!

You can pick up some valuable tips on this site.
http://www.predatormastersforums.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php

Chuck Goodall
The Original Huntin' Fool :thumbsup:
&
Kanawha Ranger Scribe