Coyote hunting -- any tips for a newbie?

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Hueco

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Alright, coyote season is still going here in Missouri. As I am a ware of the damage these animals are doing, I dislike them enough to hunt them. I have posted a few times before with questions on hunting them, but I have a few more. I will be hunting with my 882SS .22 Mag, and will go for lung or neck shots only, keeping the range under 100 yards. My question is a broad one. Does anyone have any (or alot of) tips for me to get started (successfully)?


Hueco
 
Are you allowed to use electronic calls? what about camoflage? Or do you have to have orange? Also, wherever you hunt, give a courtesy call to the local game warden, so he will be aware and can prevent any trouble.He will also be an excellent source of information. Hope this helps.
 
Right, good call on me calling the warden -- I'll be sure to do that. As far as details on what I can use/wear, I am not sure an dwill be finding out soon. Thanks!


Hueco
 
Hueco:

Your choice of the 22 Magnum is a good choice indeed. I have taken around 40 coyotes with the 22 Magnum over the years, and it seems to do a very good job as long as you place the bullet properly. I find that the hollow points for the caliber do not exit, and therefore do little pelt damage. Here in Washington, we can use electronic callers or mouth callers, and I find them both to be effective. However, the electronic caller has much better range. If you find yourself calling in an area where other predators are found, you just might get a surprise respondent to your call. I have called in six bobcats and one cougar, as well as two black bears. So depending upon the area, you can have some real surprises.

Best regards, Randy Garrett www.garrettcartridges.com
 
Lessee: Regardless of what kind of caller you use, start loud and tone it down fairly soon. A coyote might not believe in a 400-pound rabbit!

I've used Burnham tapes, just letting them run for their length; I've also done the "blow and wait, blow and wait"--and I can't tell the difference in effectiveness. They either show up or don't show up, if they can hear you at all.

There's a good bit of info at http://www.varminthunter.com that might be worth browsing.

Regards, Art
 
Coyotes cover alot of area in a short time, so just use your caller and wait for about 20min. and if no luck move on to a new sight.
As for camo, a gillisuit or sentblocker brakeup is best.
Goodluck!
 
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