How to use my Foxpro Spitfire Coyote call tips, how to's for better success

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Hi Guys, I'm pretty new to coyote hunting and calling, so needless to say I don't know how to use my caller for the best results. I have the Foxpro Spitfire E-Caller plus a couple of manual calls. I'm wondering what's the best way to use my calls, for example, do you just turn your caller on and let it run, or do you run it for a short time then stop it for some time and if so how long do you run it and stop it for? Do you change calls frequently or do you stick to the same call? I hope you get what I'm asking so you can give me some ideas about using my caller for better success when hunting. All tips and advice appreciated,I'm sure any tips I get here will be better then what I already know, which is not much.

Oh and what's your favorite call (Foxpro sound)

Thanks, Pat
 
I use my spitfire with the adult cottontail distress sound... 5 minutes on volume 3... 5 minute wait then 5 minutes on volume 5 then 5 minute wait.... that's a good basic yote set.... several o fthe other sounds are good as well... I have had most success with that combo though...
 
First, an e-caller can really only offer two things: (1) physical separation between a shooter and the call; and (2) a greater variety of calls. The actual calls themselves offer no real inherent advantage, and a skilled/creative person using hand calls can probably muster better quality sounds, imho.

Seeing as you're from the same 'neck of the woods', I will offer Newfoundland specific advice:

1. Get the caller up off the ground. Hang it on the branch of a low shrub or something similar.
2. You are - in most cases - going to need plenty of volume. Don't be afraid to really crank it up after a few minutes of no response (I usually start with low volume and then move higher).
3. There are calls for every season and circumstance (distress, vocals, etc), but don't hesitate to mix it up. If your target dog has been called and shot at before, chances are its been a rabbit in distress. Try something different - it might work.
4. Get used to low success rates per stand. Our coyote densities are VERY low.
 
FLHTCUI said:
Check out member adrian j hare, he has been has about 4 dogs for three days and has given some idea as to his techniquecalling.
you tube should offer some good tips as well.
Rob
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Thanks Rob,
Some believe I have None but with my limited exsperence in hunting Coyotes, I try to post the threads as it happens only to try and help others out that are having trouble with the sport. I've been blasted here on this forum in the past and have backed off as well and I do shorten the stories. I have been lucky and always hope to pass on things even if they are very little...
 
AJH, blasted for telling of your success??
Man , it is a sad day when hunting enthusiasts are being shunned on a Firearms web site.
I find the ignore feature does wonders too.
Keep up the good work on thinning out the dog population one dog at a time.
Rob
 
Adrian J Hare said:
Thanks Rob,
Some believe I have None but with my limited exsperence in hunting Coyotes, I try to post the threads as it happens only to try and help others out that are having trouble with the sport. I've been blasted here on this forum in the past and have backed off as well and I do shorten the stories. I have been lucky and always hope to pass on things even if they are very little...
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The jealous types are hard to please Adrian. Anyhow, I got to get back into calling. Been driving too much with no success. Now with mating season on, it seems harder now to attract them with a wounded animal call. I`ve even had bad luck with the female challenge/whimper. Sometimes, they are just too "educated".
 
Adrian J Hare said:
Thanks Rob,
Some believe I have None but with my limited exsperence in hunting Coyotes, I try to post the threads as it happens only to try and help others out that are having trouble with the sport. I've been blasted here on this forum in the past and have backed off as well and I do shorten the stories. I have been lucky and always hope to pass on things even if they are very little...
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I assumed that the idea of forums like this was for those that don't know how, to ask and for those that do know how, to advise. Why anyone would blast you for offering guys like me advice is a bit puzzling. By all means if you have any advice that could help me in having more success coyote hunting then please give it and anyone with nothing to say or want to blast someone for offering me advice that could help me, then those people can keep their comments to themselves and look for another thread to whine in .
 
titch-- said:
Its like that here too. They dont seem to like the calls right now.
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Glad it's not just me I had a few weeks off after sugery, so I took to looking for coyotes no response to any calls and only connected with one after driving a long way. What was more annoying was having one howling outside the bedroom window late at night. Hopefully in a month I'll be able to get out on foot again and they'll be looking for food.
 
Its mating season. If anytime is tough to call....now is that time. The only thing I can say about this time(mating season) is that if you do see a yote it will more than likely have its partner along side.
 
Another hot time to go out, so I read. Is when deer have their little ones which is just down the road in a few months. Another good thing about that is we wont be walking through all this damn snow. :)
 
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