June Coyote (pic included)

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When I first saw this coyote it was running a fawn and doe about 400 yards away from me across a bean field. I didn't have my rifle with me at the time so I ran back to my truck to grab my calls and .17 HMR, I was kicking myself for not bringing my .243 but I was targetting groundhogs that evening. After setting up a real hasty stand I called for 15 min with only seeing a feral cat.

I had decided to go check out where I saw the coyote last and thats when it busted out of the bush right where it went in. I went to prone right away and started back up with the cottontail in distress. The coyote turned and came in on a string. Travelling about 250 yards I decided to shoot it at 50 yards in front of me. A single shot to the head dropped it in its tracks but I put another into it for good measure since I was shooting rimfire.

I figure it went all right as I had 2 inches of bean plant to use as cover and no face mask or gloves.

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It was a female but I saw no sign of wear on the nipples as you would with dogs that are nursing. At this time of year I have seen fox pups that were of a fair size. I am sure the coyotes are on par with them.

It doesn't bother me shooting predators at any time of the year. If it means more turkey poults, goslings and fawns surviving their first spring and having a chance at life than so be it.
 
ontario said:
It was a female but I saw no sign of wear on the nipples as you would with dogs that are nursing. At this time of year I have seen fox pups that were of a fair size. I am sure the coyotes are on par with them.

It doesn't bother me shooting predators at any time of the year. If it means more turkey poults, goslings and fawns surviving their first spring and having a chance at life than so be it.
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Yup, I knock down every coyote and fox I see. More grouse and rabbits for me to eat. :)
 
saskcop said:
Great job with a "small caliber" rifle. Takes a little more patience.
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But it can be done. I'm glad to see no one in this thread has come on with the whole "jeez only 17 hmr, thats unethical" crap. People these days seem to think that the animals have gotten tougher over the years or something. I see routinely guys saying how a .22 is no match for a grounghog! a groundhog, can you believe it? my grandfather and great uncles use to trap for a living and I have been told many stories of the popping coyotes with .22 no problem.
Like you said Saskcop, it takes a bit more patients but it can be done.

Good job on getting that yote, it'll make for more eating for you later in the year hopefully.
 
Gunslingr said:
But it can be done. I'm glad to see no one in this thread has come on with the whole "jeez only 17 hmr, thats unethical" crap. People these days seem to think that the animals have gotten tougher over the years or something. I see routinely guys saying how a .22 is no match for a grounghog! a groundhog, can you believe it? my grandfather and great uncles use to trap for a living and I have been told many stories of the popping coyotes with .22 no problem.
Like you said Saskcop, it takes a bit more patients but it can be done.

Good job on getting that yote, it'll make for more eating for you later in the year hopefully.
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Your right, both about thread hijackers as well as the caliber.
My first coyote fell to the .17HMR, turned in to a double in less than a minute. I don't doubt that caliber.
 
I have no problem taking groundhogs confidently at 150 yards. 200 yards + I have lost a few down the hole. .17 HMR is not my first choice but it will do the job.

Our Coyote and Fox season runs year round here. Lots of guys stop shooting them after they are bred in Feb/March. In my mind just because they are bred doesn't mean they stop running deer.
 
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