First Coyote hunt

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So I'm going out for my first coyote hunt, and I'm wondering if there's anything special I should know. Been hunting deer and moose for years but have never bothered with the yotes till now ( I've got a couple causing more damage that they're worth)

Rifle: .222Rem with 12X scope

Most active times?

Typical ranges?

Calls? Rabbit in distress? Or just wait quietly?

When (if) I get'm, what do I do with him? (in southern ontario)

And, anything else I'm forgetting?

Thanks Folks! :)
 
I've been wondering what people are doing with the animals they shoot too? Fur prices can't be all that good these days can they?

I see a lot of coyotes when I'm working and mostly they seem to be out before dawn and for a while after. Being predators I don't think that they have a really set pattern or use the same trails every day so I think bait or calling would be the best bet. I'm certainly no expert though.
 
distress calls work. If your in camo and keep the wind in your face or cross you can have ranges of in your face out to as far as you can see. A 12x scope will work but I usually have my variable set on 7x as around here I get them quite often inside 100 got one last weekend at 12 paces. Best time is sun up and sun down but I have had good luck anytime of the day. When you see them stay still let them come in as the closer they are the better your chances sometimes they run right in but occasionally they will stop sit and then start to come again. Also always be aware of the down wind direction as they usually try to go that way.

But all thats just info as they can and will do something different every stand. Have fun and good luck.
 
Grizzlypeg said:
If you have an electronic caller with remote, how far back should you set yourself up from the caller and a decoy?
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The value of an e-caller lies mostly with that remote. However, you don't want to be so far away that you can't see what the caller brings in or not have a good opportunity for a shot.

The distance between you and the caller will always be dependent on the local terrain, but all you're really attempting to do is to the move the source of the sound away from where you're positioned.

Sometimes you can use the caller and the terrain to 'channel' the likely approach of a predator because 9 times out of 10 you can rely on him wanting to approach from the downwind side.

It doesn't have to be far. Usually 50 yards is plenty.

Same thing goes for the decoy. What the e-caller does for his ears, the decoy does for his eyes.
 
I usually give my yotes to a local who skins them himself. I've skinned a few, but have no desire to do it anymore for what you get out of them. Especially aggrevating when they have a good dose of fleas. But there is usually someone willing to take them for free.

I typically use two guys for hunting coyotes. One to call them in, and another about 50 yards away. Usually, the guy calling carries a shotgun loaded with #2's, because when he gets a shot, its quick and close. A remote call would work alot better than my set up, but I have yet to get one.
 
I would look for a 4-12 or a 3-9 to use instead of the 12x, it can be hard to get a dog lined up in your cross hairs if its close at that magnification.
 
BAIT trumps everything!!!

Doesn't matter what caliber, grain bullet, scope, type of bullet, camo, scent, calls, how early you get up, how long you sit in the cold......if you have bait, you WILL see a Coyote. Then you have to perform!

Calling - quietly go into the area you want to call at, walk at least 500 yards. Set up in the shade if possible or in front of something that will break up your outline. The best is to set up with the sun on your back in a crosswind. They should usually (you never know) come from downwind. Sit quiet they use the wind for sound more than scent. You should have fresh sign or have seen something in the area beore calling.

Disposal - If you live in Sask you get $20 for a set of feet this year. If you know a trapper you can give them the hides and they will get, not sure this year I've heard around 10 bucks. Most trappers won't touch them because it's not worth it for them.

I'm not the coyote pro, but I average 30 per year. BAIT is the trick!
 
Gerich has it right!!!!
You will find more coyotes where there is something edible to hold them in the area.
Get some property,some road kill and you are in business
 
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