What to use coyote hunting
01-30-2011, 11:47 AM
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Spike
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What to use coyote hunting
I WOULD LIKE TO GET OUT COYOTE HUNTING NOT SURE WHAT TO USE ONLY THIN I EVER SHOT IS A BB GUN, .22, AND 20 GAUGE SLUG WOULD IT BE GOOD TO USE A 20 GAUGE SLUG COYOTE HUNTING 
COULD I USE IT FOX AND RABBIT HUNTING OR IS THAT AN OVER KILL
COULD I USE IT FOX AND RABBIT HUNTING OR IS THAT AN OVER KILL
02-02-2011, 05:01 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: Southeast Missouri
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If You use Buck-shot in the shotgun it was make a good close-in shot on Coyotes and Foxes.Personally I would use a .243,.223 or go a little smaller with a .220 Swift,.22 Hornet or a .204 for Varmint Hunting.I use my Browning bolt-action .243 Rifle,my Buddy just bought a Savage Axis in .223 and my other Predator Hunting Partner uses the .22 Hornet in a Ruger bolt-action Rifle.Some guys use a .22 magnum for Foxes,Bobcats and Coyotes.Another popular Varmint Rifle is the 22-250,its a faster bullet that shots further out for using in more open area's.
02-05-2011, 02:20 PM
#3
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: madison, in
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like GTOHunter said use buck shot on your shotgun for close up shots. if your really wanting to reach out and get a coyote id suggest a 22-250, or .223. those are the most used. alot of pple use .243 and love it. i hav a .308 wich is a little overkill. but if your wanting to save the pelts and sell them id suggest anything smaller that my .308. also if your really wanting to get into coyote hunting ur gonna need a little more than just the gun, like calls, camo, scent killer or cover scent. coyotes have great eye site and even better smell.
02-13-2011, 07:24 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
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Location: Southeast Missouri
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Coyote Hunting takes some practice,as Firefighter mentioned it would help in getting some gear for Predator Hunting in general.Some items You may already have just from Hunting other Game Animals such as Deer,Turkeys,Antelope Elk etc..!
Shotgun with buck shot or a smaller caliber Rifle if your going to keep the pelt,have it mounted or give it away to a Trapper?
Camo Clothes
Predator Calls (misc mouth calls)
Electronic Callers (this can get as expensive as You want to go)
Scent-free washing detergents and Scent-killer sprays
Misc Decoys,like the foam Rabbits,full-size Flambeau Coyote decoy,Mojo decoys that move,wiggle or shake,HS Feather on a foldable stick for a visual attractor
Cover Scents,Fox Urine,Coyote Urine,Skunk Urine etc....!
You can go as far as You want to Hunt Coyotes/Predators or as cheap as possible,the main thing to remember is a Coyote uses its keen eye sight and sense of smell to detect what they are hunting and what is out there hunting them so You need to sit still,hunt the wind and stay as scent-free as possible when hunting them.
Shotgun with buck shot or a smaller caliber Rifle if your going to keep the pelt,have it mounted or give it away to a Trapper?
Camo Clothes
Predator Calls (misc mouth calls)
Electronic Callers (this can get as expensive as You want to go)
Scent-free washing detergents and Scent-killer sprays
Misc Decoys,like the foam Rabbits,full-size Flambeau Coyote decoy,Mojo decoys that move,wiggle or shake,HS Feather on a foldable stick for a visual attractor
Cover Scents,Fox Urine,Coyote Urine,Skunk Urine etc....!
You can go as far as You want to Hunt Coyotes/Predators or as cheap as possible,the main thing to remember is a Coyote uses its keen eye sight and sense of smell to detect what they are hunting and what is out there hunting them so You need to sit still,hunt the wind and stay as scent-free as possible when hunting them.
Last edited by GTOHunter; 02-13-2011 at 07:31 AM.
02-13-2011, 10:50 AM
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Northeast Texas
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Their is not a bad way to dispose of the coyote or wild hog. Oh, I got an idea. Let's trap all the coyotes and wild hogs and give free delivery to all the tree huggers and see if they really like them. LOL Jim
Last edited by Jim Williams; 02-13-2011 at 10:54 AM.
02-27-2011, 05:33 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: Southeast Missouri
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Well a .243 would be ideal if You went with a lighter grain bullet...I'm using 100 grain Hornady's but an ideal bullet would be a 45,50 or 60 grain bullet in my opinion!
If You want a 22-250 that is reasonably priced I highly reccomend the Savage Edge (Now called Axis) in the Camo Combo Package with the Bushnell 3x9X40mm adjustable scope,it has the lower detachable clip under it and its a great looking Rifle that shots well and is afforable!I've seen them sell for around $329.00 with the scope package and less if You buy it in the Black Synthetic Stock without a scope...probably around $250.00 Range?
If You want a 22-250 that is reasonably priced I highly reccomend the Savage Edge (Now called Axis) in the Camo Combo Package with the Bushnell 3x9X40mm adjustable scope,it has the lower detachable clip under it and its a great looking Rifle that shots well and is afforable!I've seen them sell for around $329.00 with the scope package and less if You buy it in the Black Synthetic Stock without a scope...probably around $250.00 Range?
03-04-2011, 06:31 AM
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Fork Horn
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Well a .243 would be ideal if You went with a lighter grain bullet...I'm using 100 grain Hornady's but an ideal bullet would be a 45,50 or 60 grain bullet in my opinion!
If You want a 22-250 that is reasonably priced I highly reccomend the Savage Edge (Now called Axis) in the Camo Combo Package with the Bushnell 3x9X40mm adjustable scope,it has the lower detachable clip under it and its a great looking Rifle that shots well and is afforable!I've seen them sell for around $329.00 with the scope package and less if You buy it in the Black Synthetic Stock without a scope...probably around $250.00 Range?
If You want a 22-250 that is reasonably priced I highly reccomend the Savage Edge (Now called Axis) in the Camo Combo Package with the Bushnell 3x9X40mm adjustable scope,it has the lower detachable clip under it and its a great looking Rifle that shots well and is afforable!I've seen them sell for around $329.00 with the scope package and less if You buy it in the Black Synthetic Stock without a scope...probably around $250.00 Range?
