hc4,go to the topic "brand new to coyote hunting" also click on bhw's link he has alot of usefull info.the only thing i will add is,since your hunting flat land with only fence lines and ditches these two things are what you will need to watch.the drainage ditches especially the coyote will utilize to approch your area. set up with one of these ditches on the up wind side of you running with the wind or cross wind.what the coyote will do is run in the ditch and every so often pop up and look for the distressed animal.a smart coyote may not show his whole body but rather peek over the edge.all you will see is his ears,top of head and eyes.this can be very diffacult to see so you realy need to be on your toes,a good pair of binos helps .the 280 will fold them up in a hurry but pelts may not survive,i don't know, never shot one with that round.elec calls/hand calls??its a matter of personal preference,they both will work.for me i like hand calls but alot of guys like the electronic calls.a good but pricey call box is the fox pro.i carry both but most times use hand calls.if hand calls are your choice you must practice,practice,practice.you need to sound real and a coyote knows whats real and whats not.

Edited by - coyoteseeker on 02/08/2003 07:52:16