Have you ever called in a coyote and almost got a shot off before he spooked and ran away? Chances are that coyote will never respond to that call again. Or maybe you have over hunted an area and coyotes seem to be more scarce. Chances are, the call you are using is no longer effective due to overuse. Its time for a change.
Most coyote hunters use the rabbit in distress call, and for good reason. This call is easily the most effective call on the market for predator hunting. On more than one occasion, I have witnessed coyotes respond to this call in under 20 seconds. However, coyotes can become numb to the same sound, and it would be in your best interest to try something new. I recommend a doe bleat call, or fawn call. Coyotes often snack on baby dear, so if you can create the sound of a fawn in distress, you will awaken those coyotes that have been hiding from your old rabbit call. One thing to keep in mind is the time of year you are hunting. If it is that time of the year for baby dear, this call should be even more effective. Of course you could try the coyote baiting method, but what is the fun in that?
If you are hunting on public land that is hunted often, a fawn call could also be effective. As I said earlier, most hunters use the rabbit in distress, and this includes all those people who hunt on the same public land as you. Being creative and thinking smart can help you harvest those coyotes that everyone else is missing. If it is a time of year for a different animal that is a popular main course for coyotes, get a call for that animal and see what happens. Before your next coyote hunt, go grab a fawn call and throw it in your hunting bag. It certainly never hurts to have more hunting equipment, that's my belief.
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10 Essentials for Coyote Hunting
1. Camouflage – If you're going to do any kind of hunting, you need to blend in with your surroundings. Coyote hunting is no exception. If they spot you, they will not come out from cover, or they will. Remember to wear the proper camouflage for your surroundings. If it is snowing, wear white.
2. Location – In a good location, you want open fields, seclusion, and lots of coyotes. If you can't find a place to hunt, ask local farmers, go to public hunting land. Most people will be glad to let you on their property if you are going to get rid of their coyotes.
3. Wind – Your scent can make or break your hunt. Aside from wearing scent cover, you want to be downwind of where you think the coyotes will come out. So if you're are in a large field, make sure you sit on the side that is downwind.
4. Population – A high population is a blessing for calling coyotes. Whenever you look for a location, make sure it has a high population before you take the time to hunt it. Land owners will usually know if they have coyotes or not, because they will have spotted them or heard them howling at night. Public hunting land is usually pretty secluded, so it should have coyotes as well.
5. Call – The call is probably the most important thing when calling coyotes. If you want to dish out the money, you can get an electronic remote caller. These can get quite expensive so you can always go for the $15 rabbit distress call. Just make sure you know what you are doing when using mouth calls. If you are unsure you can go here: Rabbit Distress Coyote Call.
6. Call Sequence – The call sequence will either make the coyote think there is a wounded rabbit nearby, or he will wonder what in the world that noise is. If he don't think its real, he won't come. Your call sequence is automatic if you have an electronic call, However, if you don't go to the link above on rabbit distress calls to find out how to call.
7. Time – The time of your hunt is not the most important thing, but it can increase your chances if you go at certain times. I believe the best time to go is at night, and I'm sure most will agree with me on this. Hunting at night does require you to have certain expensive equipment like spotlights and night vision goggles. I myself am more of an economical hunter, so I go during the day. I believe early morning is the best time to hunt in during the day. So, get out there at about daylight, and you should improve your chances.
8. Gun – This is not as important, but you do need one if you are going to kill something. I believe the best gun is a smaller caliber center fire rifle like a.243 or 22-250. I use a .243 with 55 grain bullets. Be aware of the laws when you are hunting on public land. Some places where I live require hunters to use a rim fire.
9. Binoculars – I am a fan of binoculars because I don't believe in putting my scope on something to find out what it is. If you are unsure of what is standing out in the field, use your binoculars to find out, not your gun. This might save someones life!
10. View – Finally, the view you have is essential to calling coyotes. Make sure you can see your surroundings very clearly. You don't want to get caught calling by a coyote you couldn't see coming. If you are setting on the ground, take a chair to get yourself up above an tall grass that is around. If you can, hunt out of a deer stand.
2. Location – In a good location, you want open fields, seclusion, and lots of coyotes. If you can't find a place to hunt, ask local farmers, go to public hunting land. Most people will be glad to let you on their property if you are going to get rid of their coyotes.
3. Wind – Your scent can make or break your hunt. Aside from wearing scent cover, you want to be downwind of where you think the coyotes will come out. So if you're are in a large field, make sure you sit on the side that is downwind.
4. Population – A high population is a blessing for calling coyotes. Whenever you look for a location, make sure it has a high population before you take the time to hunt it. Land owners will usually know if they have coyotes or not, because they will have spotted them or heard them howling at night. Public hunting land is usually pretty secluded, so it should have coyotes as well.
5. Call – The call is probably the most important thing when calling coyotes. If you want to dish out the money, you can get an electronic remote caller. These can get quite expensive so you can always go for the $15 rabbit distress call. Just make sure you know what you are doing when using mouth calls. If you are unsure you can go here: Rabbit Distress Coyote Call.
6. Call Sequence – The call sequence will either make the coyote think there is a wounded rabbit nearby, or he will wonder what in the world that noise is. If he don't think its real, he won't come. Your call sequence is automatic if you have an electronic call, However, if you don't go to the link above on rabbit distress calls to find out how to call.
7. Time – The time of your hunt is not the most important thing, but it can increase your chances if you go at certain times. I believe the best time to go is at night, and I'm sure most will agree with me on this. Hunting at night does require you to have certain expensive equipment like spotlights and night vision goggles. I myself am more of an economical hunter, so I go during the day. I believe early morning is the best time to hunt in during the day. So, get out there at about daylight, and you should improve your chances.
8. Gun – This is not as important, but you do need one if you are going to kill something. I believe the best gun is a smaller caliber center fire rifle like a.243 or 22-250. I use a .243 with 55 grain bullets. Be aware of the laws when you are hunting on public land. Some places where I live require hunters to use a rim fire.
9. Binoculars – I am a fan of binoculars because I don't believe in putting my scope on something to find out what it is. If you are unsure of what is standing out in the field, use your binoculars to find out, not your gun. This might save someones life!
10. View – Finally, the view you have is essential to calling coyotes. Make sure you can see your surroundings very clearly. You don't want to get caught calling by a coyote you couldn't see coming. If you are setting on the ground, take a chair to get yourself up above an tall grass that is around. If you can, hunt out of a deer stand.
Coyote Hunting – The Best Call
This post is devoted to what I believe is the best call on the market today for coyote hunting. This is not a product review because I am not going to talk about any specific brand, although I might recommend a few. I will save product reviews for another post. This is about what I think is hands down the kind of coyote call that will give you the best results, other than just using coyote bait.
The call I'm talking about is the electronic remote predator call. These calls are the best for a couple of reasons: they don't require you to do anything but press a button, and they can be placed away from you and controlled with a remote.
The fact that all it requires is for you to press a button is good because it doesn't require that you control the sound or the calling sequence. The device comes preset with the proper sound and proper calling sequences. This means that a we can't screw it up for ourselves by making unrealistic sounds. Plus, I like the fact that I don't have to sit there and blow into it. I guess I'm just lazy :).
The fact that it can be placed away from you and remote controlled is equally as beneficial. One of the worst things about mouth calls is that the sound is coming directly from you. This means, when the coyotes are headed your way, they will be looking directly at you. Anyone who has ever been spotted by a coyote while calling knows they don't hang around long when they figure out you are there. With a remote caller, you can place the sound source several yards away from you and control it with a remote. In my opinion, this is invaluable. I enjoy getting in deer stands and placing these at the base of the stand. This way can see them coming from a long ways away, and minimize you chance of getting busted.
There are many brands out there that make these calls at different price ranges. It is best to find the price range that fits you. One brand I am particularly fond of is Foxpro, they make excellent predator calls. However, they are kind of pricy for equipment that is just used for coyote hunting.
The call I'm talking about is the electronic remote predator call. These calls are the best for a couple of reasons: they don't require you to do anything but press a button, and they can be placed away from you and controlled with a remote.
The fact that all it requires is for you to press a button is good because it doesn't require that you control the sound or the calling sequence. The device comes preset with the proper sound and proper calling sequences. This means that a we can't screw it up for ourselves by making unrealistic sounds. Plus, I like the fact that I don't have to sit there and blow into it. I guess I'm just lazy :).
The fact that it can be placed away from you and remote controlled is equally as beneficial. One of the worst things about mouth calls is that the sound is coming directly from you. This means, when the coyotes are headed your way, they will be looking directly at you. Anyone who has ever been spotted by a coyote while calling knows they don't hang around long when they figure out you are there. With a remote caller, you can place the sound source several yards away from you and control it with a remote. In my opinion, this is invaluable. I enjoy getting in deer stands and placing these at the base of the stand. This way can see them coming from a long ways away, and minimize you chance of getting busted.
There are many brands out there that make these calls at different price ranges. It is best to find the price range that fits you. One brand I am particularly fond of is Foxpro, they make excellent predator calls. However, they are kind of pricy for equipment that is just used for coyote hunting.
Coyote Calls - Rabbit Distress
One of my favorite, inexpensive coyote calls is the classic rabbit distress mouth call. This call is essential to any coyote hunters arsenal and one shouldn't leave home without it. The great thing about this call is that it is small, lightweight, and very effective.
What this call does is make the sound of a rabbit that is in serious pain. You can control the intensity by how hard you blow. You can give a waaaa like sound by how you move your hand over the end of the call when you blow. There is a call out by Knight and Hale that can be reversed as a coyote howler. You simply take the mouthpiece from the endpiece and voila. I'm not sure how well it works, but it sounds impressive to me and I will be purchasing this toy very soon. The downside to these coyote calls is that if you don't use it properly, you won't get results. Therefore, you must know how to use the caller and the correct sequence to call.
When using a rabbit distress call, you are trying to imitate a rabbit being attacked. So you start out with a loud, high pitched cry, and slowly work the intensity down. Your initial calling sequence should be about a minute long. After the first minute, pause for no more than about two minutes. The next sequence of calling should be about a minute long and similar sounding to the first, except with a little less intensity. By this time the rabbit is getting tired and possibly closer to death, so it doesn't have the strength to cry as it did before. After this, hold off on calling for about 5 minutes, then resume with the same sequence over again. Remember that you are directing the attention of the coyotes directly toward you, so your movement has to be kept to a minimum.
Remember that location is always important. I have said this before and I will say it again. Set yourself in a spot where your eyes can cover a large area. You want to see the coyote coming. If you are in a field and not sure where to sit, go to the side closest to any human involvement, like a road or house. It is my experience that coyotes always come from locations farthest from where people are. Well that is enough for now. Remember, if you ever have any questions, just ask :).
What this call does is make the sound of a rabbit that is in serious pain. You can control the intensity by how hard you blow. You can give a waaaa like sound by how you move your hand over the end of the call when you blow. There is a call out by Knight and Hale that can be reversed as a coyote howler. You simply take the mouthpiece from the endpiece and voila. I'm not sure how well it works, but it sounds impressive to me and I will be purchasing this toy very soon. The downside to these coyote calls is that if you don't use it properly, you won't get results. Therefore, you must know how to use the caller and the correct sequence to call.
When using a rabbit distress call, you are trying to imitate a rabbit being attacked. So you start out with a loud, high pitched cry, and slowly work the intensity down. Your initial calling sequence should be about a minute long. After the first minute, pause for no more than about two minutes. The next sequence of calling should be about a minute long and similar sounding to the first, except with a little less intensity. By this time the rabbit is getting tired and possibly closer to death, so it doesn't have the strength to cry as it did before. After this, hold off on calling for about 5 minutes, then resume with the same sequence over again. Remember that you are directing the attention of the coyotes directly toward you, so your movement has to be kept to a minimum.
Remember that location is always important. I have said this before and I will say it again. Set yourself in a spot where your eyes can cover a large area. You want to see the coyote coming. If you are in a field and not sure where to sit, go to the side closest to any human involvement, like a road or house. It is my experience that coyotes always come from locations farthest from where people are. Well that is enough for now. Remember, if you ever have any questions, just ask :).
Call Coyotes
If you are looking to jump into the sport and call coyotes right away, here are some things to consider for a quick and easy start. Think about your location first. Are there coyotes there? If you know of a place where howling is often heard, I would recommend hitting up that spot if you have access to it. If not, its always good to get as far away from urban and residential areas as you can. If you know of some bottom land close to a water source, this is probably your best bet.
Second, make sure you go at the right time. Now, some will say there is no right time to go because I'm sure coyotes have been called in at just about any time of the day or night. But there certainly are times when you are more likely to call one in. I recommend going early in the morning or at night. Going at night will require some equipment like a spot light, or even night vision goggles. If you don't have these don't worry, I don't either ha. If only I had more money. Anyways, I would recommend going early in the morning, about an hour after the sun has come up. You can hunt as long as you want, but I have spotted more coyotes within about three hours after daylight. From my experience, the best time to call coyotes is about 7:00 to 8:00 am.
Finally you need a good call. This is to be debated on what call is the best. But, if you are just starting out, go with the call you can perform the best. This is probably going to be an electronic call because you are not actually doing the calling. One thing to remember is to try and put the call away from you so that when the coyote is looking for the animal it hears, it won't be looking at you! If you are using a mouth call, try to practice it first. I would recommend downloading some distress audio files and trying to mimic those. Try to practice these tips and I think you will have some luck when you begin to call coyotes.
Second, make sure you go at the right time. Now, some will say there is no right time to go because I'm sure coyotes have been called in at just about any time of the day or night. But there certainly are times when you are more likely to call one in. I recommend going early in the morning or at night. Going at night will require some equipment like a spot light, or even night vision goggles. If you don't have these don't worry, I don't either ha. If only I had more money. Anyways, I would recommend going early in the morning, about an hour after the sun has come up. You can hunt as long as you want, but I have spotted more coyotes within about three hours after daylight. From my experience, the best time to call coyotes is about 7:00 to 8:00 am.
Finally you need a good call. This is to be debated on what call is the best. But, if you are just starting out, go with the call you can perform the best. This is probably going to be an electronic call because you are not actually doing the calling. One thing to remember is to try and put the call away from you so that when the coyote is looking for the animal it hears, it won't be looking at you! If you are using a mouth call, try to practice it first. I would recommend downloading some distress audio files and trying to mimic those. Try to practice these tips and I think you will have some luck when you begin to call coyotes.
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