I just started coyote hunting. I have been to a couple "shotgun only" areas in Southern California recently. Just last weekend, I called in two coyotes to about 100 yards. They did not come any farther, so I did not shoot.
I would like to try night hunting in these areas. I have some Gen III night vision goggles. They are the best they make. You can see several hundred yards clearly. I am thinking that I could be a little more successful at night. Maybe the coyotes will be less weary. But, I have never hunting anything at night before.
My plan will be to use my Foxpro to call while I scan the area with the goggles. My 12 year old will have his shotgun. When I call one in, I will illuminate him with my handheld Surefire flashlight.
I have some dumb questions:
1. Can I legally hunt from the back of a parked pickup? I don't want to walk around in the dark in the desert begging for a rattlesnake to bite me.
2. Is this safe in general? It seems like I am tempting fate to have a mountain lion join our little party. The tunnel vision from NVGs make it harder to watch your back door.
3. Any tips from veteran night hunters?
4. Full moon, no moon - which is best?
Thanks,
-Dave
I would like to try night hunting in these areas. I have some Gen III night vision goggles. They are the best they make. You can see several hundred yards clearly. I am thinking that I could be a little more successful at night. Maybe the coyotes will be less weary. But, I have never hunting anything at night before.
My plan will be to use my Foxpro to call while I scan the area with the goggles. My 12 year old will have his shotgun. When I call one in, I will illuminate him with my handheld Surefire flashlight.
I have some dumb questions:
1. Can I legally hunt from the back of a parked pickup? I don't want to walk around in the dark in the desert begging for a rattlesnake to bite me.
2. Is this safe in general? It seems like I am tempting fate to have a mountain lion join our little party. The tunnel vision from NVGs make it harder to watch your back door.
3. Any tips from veteran night hunters?
4. Full moon, no moon - which is best?
Thanks,
-Dave