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13pointjomc 12-15-2009 02:14 PM

I killed 1 bout 3 weeks ago,im gonna have him mounted.I'll post some pics when i git him back.That was a late afternoon hunt.

kateraxl2381 12-16-2009 06:18 AM


Originally Posted by 13pointjomc (Post 3530634)
I killed 1 bout 3 weeks ago,im gonna have him mounted.I'll post some pics when i git him back.That was a late afternoon hunt.

curious....how much does that set ya back, I have been wanting to get one mounted for our den.

skb2706 12-16-2009 09:08 AM

Early morning has been best for me. But hunting them at night with lights on private land is the most exciting.

Pure Predator 12-16-2009 09:26 AM

Temperture... Knows best...
 
I have had success during anytime of the day... All depends on Weather, and a few other variables...

1. Coyote Desity
2. Food Availability
3. Pressure
4... the most important YOU...

If you get busted going into your stand... I dont care what time we are calling them... They are gone... and a whole lot smarter...

MIke

Sheridan 12-16-2009 06:00 PM

I've been Bobcat hunting for the past three Saturdays and have ruined my hunt by having to shoot the yotes that come in from my calling.

ADVWannabee 12-23-2009 06:35 AM

I am no expert, but all of the coyotes I have ever seen have been mid-day, including the one I shot while deer hunting several years ago. Now I have not actually hunted them so maybe they are more prevelant at dusk or at night.

westtexducks 03-13-2010 09:01 PM

Have shot one in the morning while calling, three about 2 in the afternoon, and one at night. Have called in three at sundown but did not get shot opportunity. In the morning seems to be easiest for me. Then i can see them.

bigbuckhunter123 03-16-2010 05:36 PM

anytime is best from oct-end of march

Sheridan 03-17-2010 09:02 AM

They are most active at night (in the dark).

leebingate 03-17-2010 09:40 AM


Originally Posted by Howler (Post 3502483)
If you're calling them and can't hunt at night with lights, then early morning is best, BUT they can be called any time during the day. How well they respond during the day time is affected by many variables. Availability of food source, coyote density, weather, calling pressure, etc.

Dusk and night are the best times in my area. I don't hunt with lights usually, but with a good scope, most clear nights with even half moon you can still pick up a good range... Full moons are easy pickings! Calling in morning and mid-day can be productive too, but it's usually more difficult. They are a lot more cautious in the light, and a lot less interested. They'll come up brazen and bold at night, but getting them to come into the open during daylight hours is much more difficult.


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