Originally Posted by wannahuntit

I have selected a 22-250 to use to hunt with. Havent purchesed it yet because havent found the perfect deal/fit yet but leaning towards a savage model that comes with the scope.


Enough about myself now all the stuff I need answered.

A) Where is some areas I can hunt Coyote in IL?
Not from your area but for the most part, it's all the same.
Where to hunt? Well, I'd start off with a few visits to some rural farms. Especially ones that raise cattle. You'd be surprised just how many calves fall victim to coyotes when born. Used to be, back in the day, you'd ask a farmer to hunt, maybe even trade some labor for the privilege to hunt his land. Granted, finding a farmer like that is not as easy as it once was but trust me, they are out there. Same thing goes for deer. Several farmers have been approached by hunters already for gun season and those spots are already taken, but many will let you hunt archery and later in the season by muzzle loader. Unless your hunting out west or the great plains, your shots will usually be under 100 yards.


B) I keep hearing that in some locations you need a Habitat stamp...What in the world is this?
Contact your local DNR, dept. of fish and game or what ever its called in your state. They can explain it to you and tell you how it works.

C) What do you do with a Coyote once it is dead? I have heard 3 things to do with it.

1) Just toss it in the truck and sell it to a fur barn. Looked up fur barn and find no such thing.

2) Skin on site and sell the pelts. Cant seem to find anything near me to buy them. But Ill drive where ever to sell them, no biggy

3) Field dress, skin to sell pelt, then give carcass to butcher to prep and eat it.
I can almost guarantee you, there is a trapping club close to you. Do an internet search for one. Also, contact you local DNR on this topic. They may be able to point you in the right direction. Talk with local gun shops. Some of the old timers will know a few trappers and can give you advice on that.

D) Since I am fairly close to WI and IN how hard is it to beable to hunt there as well?
Not hard at all. I simple out of state lic. is all that is required. Finding a place to due so would be the challenge. Public land would probably be your best best unless you can hook up with a farmer like mentioned above.

E) Oh an is anyone willing to take me out Hunting a couple times just to show me the ropes on calls or skinning or anything. Dont care about driving far. And it doesnt even have to be hunting just skinning or dressing the coyote after the fact will help enough.
If you were closer, I'd be happy to. Something you might consider is joining your local gun club. There will be plenty of people there that are more than willing to show you the ropes and as time goes on, would probably be willing to have you join them on a hunt.

F) I am waiting for my hunters safety card thing in the mail as well...do i have to carry this while hunting in IL, or anywhere?
Not sure on your state. Here, you cant get a lic without it so no need to carry it. Check with your DNR.

I am sure there will be more questions in the future. Thanks for the help.