I was wondering what all i need for coyote hunting. I have a Remington model 700 30.06 and an alright place to do it. I hear the buggers all night and I have heard it is very fun to do. But I have never called anthing before and was wondering what i need and how to use it. Thank you.
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loneviking
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Hand held rabbit call will do the trick. Heck, if you can squeal using a blade of grass, that will do it too. There are some battery powered calls that are fun to use as well. I have a friend who's a dedicated 'yote hunter and he had one 'yote roll the call and himself end over end because he was so frantic to get to the 'rabbit' before another 'yote did!
Keep track of which way the wind blows, as you want to stay downwind. Camo up if you want too, sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn't matter depending on how hungry the little monsters are. Squeal for a while and see what happens. Stay alert as sometimes other predators, like mountain lions, might show up.
Keep track of which way the wind blows, as you want to stay downwind. Camo up if you want too, sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn't matter depending on how hungry the little monsters are. Squeal for a while and see what happens. Stay alert as sometimes other predators, like mountain lions, might show up.
koja48
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http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?p=5075929#post5075929
Lots of info on this site & the net.
Lots of info on this site & the net.
1911 guy
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Bare minimum equipment.
At the very least, you need a rifle or shotgun capable of killing a 'yote at 50 yards. You've got that covered.
Things that make it easier and/or more fun are a predator call, a rifle capable of several hundred yard accuarcy and the ability to find coyotes and stay downwind of them. If they smell you, you're history. Won't get a shot.
I like a electronic call with a few yards of wire, get the speaker out of your lap. Find a spot that's got natural funnels or easy paths to you and is downwind of likely 'yote hidey holes. Get comfy, hide yourself somewhat and crank up the volume for the first few minutes of calling. Wait a few minutes, then try it again at a slightly lower volume.
Keep your eyes peeled, they're looking to ambush an easy meal, not saunter up to a buffet at Shoneys'. They can be sneaky. If they spot you first, you're busted.
If you've got open fileds and 100 yard plus ranges, camo might not be needed. Where I hunt is somewhat dense and shots can get inside 50 yards. Not being seen, smelled or heard is important. Camo, wind direction and concealment are must-have items for me. Your environment is probably a little different, maybe not.
At the very least, you need a rifle or shotgun capable of killing a 'yote at 50 yards. You've got that covered.
Things that make it easier and/or more fun are a predator call, a rifle capable of several hundred yard accuarcy and the ability to find coyotes and stay downwind of them. If they smell you, you're history. Won't get a shot.
I like a electronic call with a few yards of wire, get the speaker out of your lap. Find a spot that's got natural funnels or easy paths to you and is downwind of likely 'yote hidey holes. Get comfy, hide yourself somewhat and crank up the volume for the first few minutes of calling. Wait a few minutes, then try it again at a slightly lower volume.
Keep your eyes peeled, they're looking to ambush an easy meal, not saunter up to a buffet at Shoneys'. They can be sneaky. If they spot you first, you're busted.
If you've got open fileds and 100 yard plus ranges, camo might not be needed. Where I hunt is somewhat dense and shots can get inside 50 yards. Not being seen, smelled or heard is important. Camo, wind direction and concealment are must-have items for me. Your environment is probably a little different, maybe not.
WardenWolf
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Well, 30-06 is a bit heavy for coyotes, given that in many areas you are allowed to hunt them with rimfires. It'll certainly take one down, though. Not like you're going to be eating the meat. Not much you can do with coyotes, truth be told. Even their pelts aren't any good unless there's a bounty on them.
1911 guy
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Depends on fur prices.
When they've got their winter coat and prices are up, a bit of "mad money" can be made rolling coyotes. Of course, neither is quite true right now. Too early for the winter coat and prices aren't up.
When they've got their winter coat and prices are up, a bit of "mad money" can be made rolling coyotes. Of course, neither is quite true right now. Too early for the winter coat and prices aren't up.
wyoelkhunter
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shot 2 today
went out thismorning and called in 5 different spots shot two coyotes 1 muskrat with my 308 both coyotes were faceing me the first a nice male almost white. shot in chest literaly came out his butt so only one hole in the hide. the 2nd a small female shot in chest same spot but she was on a hill above me a little the bullet hit her spine on the way out .huge exit hole hide no good. so watch your angles if you want the hide. and muskrats are way to soft for .30cal. i just use hand call not electric and kill a few coyotes. bullets were 150gr sp.
went out thismorning and called in 5 different spots shot two coyotes 1 muskrat with my 308 both coyotes were faceing me the first a nice male almost white. shot in chest literaly came out his butt so only one hole in the hide. the 2nd a small female shot in chest same spot but she was on a hill above me a little the bullet hit her spine on the way out .huge exit hole hide no good. so watch your angles if you want the hide. and muskrats are way to soft for .30cal. i just use hand call not electric and kill a few coyotes. bullets were 150gr sp.
indoorsoccerfrea
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not necessarily. generally speaking the fmj won't fragment as much if at all as a softpoint or hollow point. as far as varmint hunting goes, its better to have a fragmenting/expanding bullet than a jacketed one
Jorgie;
You can use a common kids balloon to squeal 'em in too.
If things work for you & you get to really likin' the game, you'll probably want to look into gettin' what's called a walking varminter gun. That's a standard or lightweight barreled gun in something from centerfire .22 to about quarter-bore on the large end. Optics tend to be the good ole 3-9X variable in whoever's flavor meets your particular criteria. Oh, and one and a quarter inch sling swivels fer sure. That wider sling makes a big difference in carrying comfort and stabilizing the gun on the shot.
900F
You can use a common kids balloon to squeal 'em in too.
If things work for you & you get to really likin' the game, you'll probably want to look into gettin' what's called a walking varminter gun. That's a standard or lightweight barreled gun in something from centerfire .22 to about quarter-bore on the large end. Optics tend to be the good ole 3-9X variable in whoever's flavor meets your particular criteria. Oh, and one and a quarter inch sling swivels fer sure. That wider sling makes a big difference in carrying comfort and stabilizing the gun on the shot.
900F
A good, sitting on your bottom, height gun rest rest of some sort. Be it sticks, bipod or whatever, your shot percentage will go up. I'd like something just to keep my gun out of the dirt when calling or trying to stay very, very still.
Yotes are wiley lil guys who will routinely head down wind of the sound so they can have a clue before they arrive, or bust out and never be seen in case they stumble onto a mtn lion taking a deer or the like. Or you calling them. That said, if possible, make your downwind position very open regarding your view.
You can hunt coyotes at night, so spot lighting is fine as long as your away from the truck. Same for moutain lions, bobcats and any other varmint animal typically. Check your local regs, I'm in Oregon. Bobcats and mtn Lions require tags beyond your hunting license. Coyotes, no worries there.
I just missed out on a coyote hunt deep in SE oregon last week. Work is too busy and my stepdad had a calamity of auto failures and couldn't make it either. I need to call my BIL and see what the scoop was. When we miss the trip, my BIL and his uncle usually clean house and get 10 to 20 yotes in 3-4 days.
But oh man, those two hunt, and hunt, and hunt, and hunt. They hunt so much that I get exhausted and fall asleep resting against the sagebrush only to wake hearing gunfire.
One last tidbit. If the yote is not sure where you are and you have them close enough to shoot, give a yelp or light whistle. They frequently stop running so they can listen and home in on the location of the possible mouse or rabbit. Usually for a couple seconds. If they don't see you, if they do, they scoot quickly.
Hope this helps,
jeepmor
Yotes are wiley lil guys who will routinely head down wind of the sound so they can have a clue before they arrive, or bust out and never be seen in case they stumble onto a mtn lion taking a deer or the like. Or you calling them. That said, if possible, make your downwind position very open regarding your view.
You can hunt coyotes at night, so spot lighting is fine as long as your away from the truck. Same for moutain lions, bobcats and any other varmint animal typically. Check your local regs, I'm in Oregon. Bobcats and mtn Lions require tags beyond your hunting license. Coyotes, no worries there.
I just missed out on a coyote hunt deep in SE oregon last week. Work is too busy and my stepdad had a calamity of auto failures and couldn't make it either. I need to call my BIL and see what the scoop was. When we miss the trip, my BIL and his uncle usually clean house and get 10 to 20 yotes in 3-4 days.
But oh man, those two hunt, and hunt, and hunt, and hunt. They hunt so much that I get exhausted and fall asleep resting against the sagebrush only to wake hearing gunfire.
One last tidbit. If the yote is not sure where you are and you have them close enough to shoot, give a yelp or light whistle. They frequently stop running so they can listen and home in on the location of the possible mouse or rabbit. Usually for a couple seconds. If they don't see you, if they do, they scoot quickly.
Hope this helps,
jeepmor
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