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Post by stickman on Feb 8, 2008 9:21:34 GMT -4
One with a bow is one heck of an accomplishment!!
tirpde, I'm using mouse bulb squeaker and electronic caller. I'm hitting the road around noon so don't know if I'll get your methods or not but I'll check em Sunday if anything.
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Post by tirpde on Feb 8, 2008 10:23:31 GMT -4
thats a good hit and nice dog.
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Post by tirpde on Feb 8, 2008 11:28:06 GMT -4
okay stickman this one is for you. I was using several calls that morning I use and love it the primos raspy coaxer it has a mouse and rabbit call all in one. I also use primos howlers and carry a squeeker and several mouth calls by hunter speacialty. I worked the raspy coaxer started off with a dying bird sound and switched to a screaming rabbit in distress. the reason the bird I noticed there were alot of little finches around and tracks and scat in the area. I knew this was his hunting ground. I paused in between sets and eventually combined both calls and added in some barks and growls with the howler. I used it just like a grunt tube but the pause in between was ruffly 2 minutes could of been a little longer. the key is to be patient but do not over call let him look for you. I also threw in some deer distress just to switch it up. I heard him coming in the thicket once he got in the open I did not call to him he was already in range and broadside. he was looking hard and looking to my left. he was not sure where the calling was coming from. he was not spooked but looking hard I got my rifle up and made the shot. I am always in the ready position, make sure your rifle is ready to go on your lap or shooting stick whatever just be ready. my first shot did not fire (bad primer) I had to eject the shell into my hand and feed the next one in and close the bolt and get back on him. he looked at me when I ejected the bullet but was so focused it did not bother him. I got back on him and made the shot. he never moved. I was set up off the ground on a lerge rock aprox 10-15 ft off the ground the wind was in my face and the sun well behind me not sky lined. I was in the shade but I do believe the sun affected him from seeing me. I sprayed two different coyote scents to watch my back wind and watched for any dogs behind me.. I can tell you this make sure you can watch all angels because you never know. I also had a 12g with me just in case one snuck in and was running or more than one showed up close. I was up on a flat above the coyote. I had them howling to me two days before but I was using coyote calls only no distress I was calling midday but no time to work them. I had to get my kids off the bus. I can tell you this if you have a light portable climber it would work great just like deer hunting. you are up and out of the way and can see everything but keep movement to zero because you will be spotted if you look or move to much. I would also if you have it use a cheap electronic remote caller with a squeeler or some distress call going and combine it with your mouth calls work it together and I can promise you there will be action. I try not to set up in the open like they do on tv or out west. these coyotes are in the thickets and are very weary and will scent you on your approach so be careful when setting up. I make sure I can see down from my set up just in case one tries to slip around for a better look. try not to give them the advantage. I do prefer the wind in my face when I am hunting the heavy thickets. The reason is if they smell you from a thicket they are gone and you are just waisting your time and need to move on to another set up . when I call I let all hang out really act like you are being killed and you little bunny life is about to end. You gotta put some action into that call and do not just blow into and exspect something to come make it real. I would get on the net and listen to some calls and combinations because you cant always use the same sequence break it up from set to set because they will figure it out. I will say this before you set up make sure there is good sign around just like archery hunting use your scouting the same way you would as if you were looking for rubs,scrapes,tracks ect.... the coyotes leave markings to it could be scat, tracks, urine, bones ect... if there is snow look to see what kind of tracks you got and where they are see wherethey are going and use that to your advantage. If you see them by the road or near camps they are most likely using this sight at night. the deeper you are in the woods the better your chances are at calling them in during the day. I believe you can call a coyote in at anytime during the winter as long as they are not disturbed or spooked. the mating season is close so use that to your advantage also. they have seasons just like deer and other game so use that to. I prefer to hunt solo this can be very stealthy and minamizes the scent in and out of the area. I do not turn away hunting partners as long as they are serious about the hunt. you will learn and eventually get one you just gotta be confident at every set up be prepared to finish the job. I do not hunt much at night due to family and work but can say this make sure you have a good light look at brunton head lamps great stuff. you need something that will last and can reach out there. I believe the best thing for calling in this situatin would be a good electronic caller to put the focus away from you, in the day you can get away with the hand calls you can see alot further for the shot. this is where a partner will come in handy besides always let someone know where you are at. you never know what can happen you could get lost or breakdown. I like to travel light to much stuff can be in the way take only what you need and will use. prepare for the cold weather and I choose to hunt only when the conditions are right. these are tuff animals and any heavy wind or heavy rain or bitter temps only make it that much harder. I prefer a slight breeze sun or clouds but prefer clouds its good for the camo. I prefer winter temps 18 and above the warmer the better. I always check wind direction and mph. I gots to go hope this helps you out and if you have any questions feel free. also check out coyotehunting.net .
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Post by tracer on Feb 9, 2008 10:34:56 GMT -4
Great post tirpde, lots of good advice. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by tirpde on Feb 9, 2008 15:35:26 GMT -4
Happy to help its tuff out there. Good luck
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Post by stickman on Feb 11, 2008 9:37:26 GMT -4
Thanks tirpde, went out Saturday but nothing happend don't think they're really around my area right now like they were. I did however go outside at night and got one to answer but wasn't hunting. I'm gonna look into some mouth calls.
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