Got my first coyote

blax1142 · 02-20-2008, 08:24 PM

Sunday my dad and went coyote calling. It was the first time I had been and it was a blast. The first spot we set up we didnt get anything to come in so we moved. At the second spot we set up about 50 yards apart around 50 yards from a wooded area facing it. We started a distressed rabbit call and within 10 minutes i heard something behind and to my left (i was at the bottom of an oak tree with a cedar to my right). I looked to my left and less than 20 yards 3 coyotes came running in. They passed within 15 yardsof my tree and were running towards the call. One stopped at about 40 yards and must have smelled where i walked. Another stopped around 30 yards and I shot opposited handed with my .17hmr and she ran less than 50 yards. Lots of fun and look forward to going again.

ksbuckhunter · 02-20-2008, 08:44 PM

good job on the coyote.Got any pics?

WYObowfisher · 02-20-2008, 08:55 PM

Congrats its addicting be prepared to spend hours chasing them.

recurver167 · 02-20-2008, 09:08 PM

Congrats.

coyote#68 · 02-21-2008, 12:31 AM

You have just found one of the most exciting sport's on the planet.It will soon turn into an obsession,you will think about it at times when your doing something else,you will think about what you could have done wrong if you dont call up one for a little while,you will always remember that first one.CONGRADULATIONS you are hooked.Keep hunting and more will come.

coyote#68 · 02-21-2008, 12:36 AM

I want to thank your dad for taking you hunting,and you should to,THANKS DAD I didnt have a dad to take me I got a late start,so I missed a lot of enjoyment in the great outdoors,but I'm trying to catch up every chance I get sharing what I've learned with my kids.

yodeldog3 · 02-21-2008, 04:04 PM

blax1142, way to go brother, coyote#68 is right you will think about it all the time. hope you plan to get it tanned, they are really nice to look at and remember that first dog you ever got. many more forya.

blax1142 · 02-24-2008, 01:38 PM

Me and dad have been huntin since I was probably 6 or so and i will be 30 this week, so wasnt our first rodeo but first time predator hunting. we have an electronic call and I was wandering whats the best way to use it. it has different types of calls which do you recommend to start with

yodeldog3 · 02-24-2008, 03:01 PM

Hey buddy, Thats a big question ,I think it depends on what time of year, what tyoe of game you have around. Rabbitt distress is always a good one. Birds, house cat, turkey, and mouse or rodent all work well. this time of year coyote vocals work well also.I would start out with howels and yips for15 or 20 min. and then go to distress if you don"t see anything.If you are near a dairy farm the cat in distress is a killer call. Cats and coyotes do not see eye to eye, if you know what I mean. What kind of caller do you have?

blax1142 · 02-24-2008, 03:49 PM

Its a johnny stewart prey master. there are also some bobcats around the area what is the best way to go after them