Anyone Hunt Coyotes in NS??

[AndrewNS]

Well guys, I've never been hunting before, mainly because I don't care for game meat. But, I've decided that I would like to give it a go. I have rifles that would be perfect for coyote hunting, and I figure that is a good place to start to see if I like it / can pull the trigger with an animal in the cross hairs.

So, I have a few questions...

1) What do I need license wise to go hunting for coyote?

2) Are there any seasons for coyote or is it just open?

3) I live just outside Halifax, toward the valley. Does anyone hunt coyotes in this area that would be willing to take a rookie along for a trip or two?

4) What do you do with a coyote after the hunt?

5) What don't I know that I'm not asking??

 

[NShunter1254]

1) What do I need license wise to go hunting for coyote?
hunter safety course and Wildlife habitat stamp
2) Are there any seasons for coyote or is it just open?
yes and no there are different guns allowed in different seasons

3) I live just outside Halifax, toward the valley. Does anyone hunt coyotes in this area that would be willing to take a rookie along for a trip or two?

4) What do you do with a coyote after the hunt?
Give to local trapper friend

5) What don't I know that I'm not asking??

Hmm that's a tough one

 

[Cranky Pants]

You are allowed centerfire rifle till the end of March then shotgun after that.

I am Just outside of Halifax, towards the valley as well and have hunted this area for coyotes fairly regularly, without success I might add. There isn't a big population around here as it is woodland and they make damned sure to use the woods to their advantage. Still I try to bait, call and hunt them when I can. I would be happy to take you out for a couple hunts.

Somewhere with livestock farms and open fields are the key to success IMO.

 

[AndrewNS]

You are allowed centerfire rifle till the end of March then shotgun after that.

I am Just outside of Halifax, towards the valley as well and have hunted this area for coyotes fairly regularly, without success I might add. There isn't a big population around here as it is woodland and they make damned sure to use the woods to their advantage. Still I try to bait, call and hunt them when I can. I would be happy to take you out for a couple hunts.

Somewhere with livestock farms and open fields are the key to success IMO.

Awesome, sounds good to me. I don't have my hunter safety card yet, I'll be starting that process tomorrow. I'll let you know as soon as I get everything in place.

Thanks!!

 

[SeamusMac]

I've been keen to give it a shot myself now that deer is over and done with. I overheard a couple of guys talking about Windsor Forks at Hnatiuk's but I don't know anyone out there... I've got a buddy who's parents own a farm in Brooklyn but no sign on their property after 3 years there.

I think Cranky hit the nail on the head with the comment on open fields near livestock farms, especially near a poultry farm that chucks their dead birds out for the hawks/eagles. I've had heaps of success just walking up to people's front door and asking if I could hunt their land while out in Canning after pheasant; a sweet area for pheasant btw. If I find a good spot over the next few months then I'll let you know and we can head out. What're you shooting with btw? Just curious. I'm using a heavy-barreled Stevens 200 in .223 with 62gr V-max handloads.