I have hunted yotes in Western NY since I was about 17 and have pretty good luck. I don't know what state you are hunting in but, I would make sure you use distress calls of animals that are native to the area.

It wont hurt to try different things once you get your feet wet but stick to the basics to get started. Calling coyotes can be a blast and if you already have a good idea of where the animals are located all the better. You might want to purchase some sort of locator call. Coyote howler for example. Also decoy work well. It gives the dog something to look at other than you. Once they notice the decoy they very seldom take their eyes off of it.

I use a cotton tail in distess call for the most part but I have had luck with a woodpecker distress, fawn distress, grey fox pup, and I have even called them in with a Turkey call during spring turkey.

If you are hunting in a field where you can get a 100 to 200 yard shot I would stick with a rifle and a good scope. 22-250, .223, or .243.

I personally use a .243 very seldom do I need a second shot and if I do it is usually my fault. There isn't that much pelt damage either.

If you are going to hunt in a more wooded area or brushy draw I would stick with a 12 gauge loaded with #2 or 0 shot.

Start off your calling sequence quite and get gradually louder. If you start off too loud if there is a dog close you might spook em.

If you call much more than a half hour with no luck I would pick up and try a different location. If you get a hungy yote within hearing distance he'll come running in a hurry. If you have bobcat in the area stick around a little longer about 45 minute to an hour. I don't have many where I live but, have called for them in the Adirondacks. They are more methodicall than a coyote or fox and take a little longer to come in.

Good luck
Hope this info helps.
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