Questions about coyote hunting...
 

any help or advice would be great...

i am considering getting into coyote hunting to earn some extra $$$ (and get some extra hunting time too) and need info or directions to info....we have lots of coyotes here and nobody is hunting them....need info on/about good calibers, where to sell the pelts (green or tanned), what is a fair price for the pelt, calls (scents?), etc, etc.....?

i am have never done any predator hunting so any and all info is more than welcome....

thanks in advance.

RE: Questions about coyote hunting...
 

well first i jus started yote hunting too. i went out and bought a new gun its a 223 savage. it works great. a taxidermist told me to use winchester 45 jhp holopoints because they put a small hole in and then explode leavin no exit would and take em down very very well. i bought 2 calls. a howler and a mouse squeeker. i would recomend getting a rabbit in distress call since that is what most people tell me to use and use the howler as a last resort in an area. coyote pelts around here are i think 25 bucks for the hole coyote and 60 for it skinned. thats bout all i know. and p.s. one thing every one told me is make sure ur camoed up realy good. they are realy smart also be ready before u start callin they may jump right out infront of u. hope that helps. heres an awesom website that has forums on it too. www.predatormasters.com

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Thanks for the link and info.

It really helps...I am thinking of using my Winchester (94-22) for this with a scope...

Camo is not a problen...got killer camo and a good ground blind as well...(I am all over the scent concealment thing too.... ;)

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I am bumping this to the top....I really need some help....I don't want to start hunting coyotes without having someone to sell the pelts or whole coyotes to...info desparetly needed...directions on where to look for buyers, info. on any aspect of this type of hunting, etc, etc....

RE: Questions about coyote hunting...
 

Michael,

Have you asked your questions on the Predator Masters link posted above? That site specializes in nothing but predator hunting. Someone there would surely be able to help you.

RE: Questions about coyote hunting...
 

Michael,

I'm in the same situation -- a 'yote newbie. I do not even own a rifle yet. What I was planning on doing, but haven't done yet, is to hit the Yellow pages, calling all the taxidermists I can find to see if they buy pelts, or know anyone who does. Then, I'll have to find someone to teach me the right way to skin them.

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if i get a coyote where would i go to sell the pelt??? do i have a limited time before i get it there??? do they buy the whole coyote or just the pelt???

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I looked at it for a minute or 2 about a week and a half ago (and saved the page to my 'favorites') but since my youngest daughter was in the hospitol for this last week I didn't have time to really check it out....plus this is usually the ONLY site that i need to try when looking for info on just about anything....

I am completely suprised at the lack of response and info that has been given (minus, of course, the one post with a website reference).....

What is up with that? I thought that this is the forum for predator hunting/trapping/etc.....[:@]

RE: Questions about coyote hunting...
 

Try Varmint Al's website, too:

http://www.varmintal.com/

He lives reasonably close to your area, so his info should be very relevant to the terrain you'd be hunting. Maybe if you contacted him he'd even agree to get together and give you some pointers firsthand. Might be worth emailing him and asking him. He's got a lot of good info on his site too.

Mike

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The answer is to call your local taxidermists for fur prices and how they buy them. It's that simple. The "how to's" of successful calling can come from many sources... tag along with experienced callers, read a book, watch a video, check out some websites, etc

Try this...Bark at the Moon Coyote Club

RE: Questions about coyote hunting...
 

Michael...

I spend very little time on this site anymore. However, I am on Predator Masters daily. I have hunted coyotes for several years, both for sport and animal damage control. Can you earn extra money from coyotes? You betcha!! This year the pelts are running anywhere from $12-$40. They can be sold on the carcass, which is how some buyers prefer them. Or they can be tanned or just salted and frozen (cased). It depends on how much time you want to put into them and how your buyer prefers them.

The best caliber for coyotes? That has started many flame wars on some boards, as most coyote hunters are passionate about thier sport. Personally I wouldn't use less than a centerfire .22 caliber (.222, .223, .220 Swift, etc.) And definitely not larger than a .25 caliber, (.257 AI, .257 Roberts, .25-06 etc) A .270 is stretching it and will likely cause a lot of pelt damage, depending on your choice of bullets. A .243 is a good round for coyotes, and is real popular.

Calls? Their are a large number of calls to choose from. You can go digital and spend as much as $550-$1200 or as little as $200. The remotes range varies with the price and go from 150 yards up to ¼ mile or more. You can also buy some cheap handcalls and be almost as effective. Ideally, using both hand calls and electronics at the same time can produce some great results. If you learn to call right. Knowing when to use which call and why or what your "saying" when your using it is critical.

As far as selling the pelts. Some good answers were already given. Check your local taxidermist for some local fur buyer numbers or websites. Also check your state wildlife agency, they will also know of some fur buyers. On the web, you can look into nafa.ca or run a search for fur associations.

BE WARNED!!!!! From the moment you shoot your first Bobcat or Coyote, you will be ADDICTED!!!! Predator Hunting is one of the most challenging hunts you will ever go on and one of the most rewarding!!!! No other hunting will compare once your hooked!!!

You have been Warned!!!

Robert

:D

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Thanks Boared. This helps me out too. Now, If I can only decide between a .223 and a .243 ...[&:]

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I agree with you... with one exception: It doesn't matter if you shoot one. The first time I had a coyote come running into a call I was addicted. As far as finding a local fur buyer, you can check out the magazine "The Trapper and Predator Caller". I think they even have a website and they have a list of local fur buyers. Or, as someone already said I think, check with a local taxidermist. Myself, I've used a Johnny Stewart electronic caller for years. Actually, this year it finally broke. The "Eject" button came off, but that's it. The digital calls seem to be the way to go though. I've noticed that my "Lone Coyote Challenge" tape is sounding a little funny, time to buy a new one I guess. The electronic calls I like, but sometimes a 'yote won't come in to one. I always carry a backup mouth call. Here's another tip for you: If nothing is working, try using a turkey call. I've had real success with them when the coyotes are starting to get call shy. I just start clucking softly, nothing like I would do during turkey season, just basic turkey chatter, and those coyotes tend to come RUNNING. Hope it helps!