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Post by monkeyarms13 on Jan 3, 2016 15:25:23 GMT -5
I have read some of the predator hunting posts already, specifically the coyote hunting threads. They are very informative and although I am not new to coyote hunting, I am venturing off on my own compared to usually hunting with a buddy on his land where he does the calling/positioning so all I have to do is wait and shoot lol. I have purchased an iconic g300 to start with and a mojo predator decoy. I know some of the basics such as staying downwind, starting on low volume with the call and gradually raising the volume, and attempting multiple sets approximately 30 minutes each.
I have some other questions, however. How do you decide WHERE to make a set? I'll be hunting a hog farm/agricultural farm in Monroe County that backs up to a nature preserve. I am also thinking about trying to hunt some of the DNR managed properties in Monroe County, such as the cut bean fields off of the highway. Has anyone ever hunted public land coyotes?
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Post by raymar on Jan 3, 2016 20:45:59 GMT -5
Public land coyotes are very smart and probably been called to before, most will use a cottontail call so keep that it mind. Don't be afraid to try a different distress call but often coyote barks and howls are dominance calls and often only trigger response from dominant alpha dogs. they also have been spooked a lot by hunters. Coyotes will always approach downwind to the call no matter where they started coming from. Once somewhat close they will position downwind to approach. Depending on shooting distance keep that it in mind. I prefer early to mid morning, especially after a day or two of snow or really cold weather. Never used an e caller but give each set 15 min or more. Coyotes have a huge home range so just because you are unsuccessful one day may not be the same.
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Post by greyhair on Jan 4, 2016 21:51:30 GMT -5
Went out with my new Icotec yesterday for my first shot at calling in coyotes. I guess they don't come right to you like the neighbors Yorkie,  ? Had a good time anyway, it was cold but calm. Got some ideas on my next setups though. It is fun to get out by yourself on a winter day |
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Post by nfalls116 on Jan 4, 2016 22:01:59 GMT -5
Went out with my new Icotec yesterday for my first shot at calling in coyotes. I guess they don't come right to you like the neighbors Yorkie, ? Had a good time anyway, it was cold but calm. Got some ideas on my next setups though. It is fun to get out by yourself on a winter day it is nothing like I have seen in the vidoes go sit and call coyotes in one after the other its a trick |
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jan 4, 2016 22:48:35 GMT -5
I would like to learn more about coyote hunting. Maybe I'll buy some more equipment. I had it, but don't want to go into the story.
So when a coyote comes in from down wind, this means they can smell the hunter too?
What is a multiple set of calls?
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Post by raymar on Jan 5, 2016 18:35:51 GMT -5
When trapping it is put this way. You can walk in the house and smell your wife making beef stew. A Coyote can smell the potatoes carrots beef and each individual spice added from walking outside. So yes they can smell you too. They don't stand and snort like a deer either. They will be gone. Watching coyotes work a dirt hole on a game camera will tell you how unbelievably spooking they are. Now put a turkey decoy in a field with a tom gobbling in the spring and they will charge that like they haven't ate all year. I have had one decoy attacked and one close to it.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jan 5, 2016 20:50:02 GMT -5
When trapping it is put this way. You can walk in the house and smell your wife making beef stew. A Coyote can smell the potatoes carrots beef and each individual spice added from walking outside. So yes they can smell you too. They don't stand and snort like a deer either. They will be gone. Watching coyotes work a dirt hole on a game camera will tell you how unbelievably spooking they are. Now put a turkey decoy in a field with a tom gobbling in the spring and they will charge that like they haven't ate all year. I have had one decoy attacked and one close to it. What is a multiple call set? |
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Post by raymar on Jan 5, 2016 21:12:56 GMT -5
I assume that they mean different calling sequence. Such as a distress call then maybe distress pup bark or different distress call. I don't tend to do this as I figure it is just educating them. I simply just move to another location that was out of previous range. Most coyotes aren't coming out of curiosity they are coming for a cheap meal. If they weren't interested in walking over a ridge for a rabbit. Then they probably don't want to eat a distressed chicken. They aren't like us. It sometimes is better to just start soft and then go to loud and if they are coming u might not need to call anymore. They know where u are.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jan 5, 2016 21:20:37 GMT -5
I assume that they mean different calling sequence. Such as a distress call then maybe distress pup bark or different distress call. I don't tend to do this as I figure it is just educating them. I simply just move to another location that was out of previous range. Most coyotes aren't coming out of curiosity they are coming for a cheap meal. If they weren't interested in walking over a ridge for a rabbit. Then they probably don't want to eat a distressed chicken. They aren't like us. It sometimes is better to just start soft and then go to loud and if they are coming u might not need to call anymore. They know where u are. Thanks! |
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Post by saltydog on Jan 10, 2016 20:07:53 GMT -5
Dennis we will have to get together and do some yote hunting... Gearing up for the contest next month.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jan 10, 2016 21:41:34 GMT -5
Dennis we will have to get together and do some yote hunting... Gearing up for the contest next month. Absolutely! Just let me know when. |
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Post by monkeyarms13 on Jan 13, 2016 22:57:31 GMT -5
Dennis,
I would also love to have you along if you are interested in doing some predator hunting. I have a couple farms in Monroe County and a small one (only one set, but lots of notes) in Johnson County.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jan 13, 2016 23:21:18 GMT -5
Dennis, I would also love to have you along if you are interested in doing some predator hunting. I have a couple farms in Monroe County and a small one (only one set, but lots of notes) in Johnson County. Well of course I'll join you. I'd enjoy it a lot. I've never shot one, but would love to. Coyote is the only thing I'll kill and not eat it ...well, I'll shoot a crow ...and possum ...well, never mind. Just let me know when. |
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Post by nfalls116 on Jan 13, 2016 23:24:01 GMT -5
A lot of people eat crow Jon
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Jan 14, 2016 6:00:01 GMT -5
A lot of people eat crow Jon my mom use to tell me that I had acquired a taste for it. |
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Post by nfalls116 on Jan 14, 2016 6:05:45 GMT -5
I used to shoot opossums but not anymore since I found out they are tick vacuums
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