Here's another Coyote Calling Tip For You:
More times than not when you've called up and hopefully bagged a coyote, the action is probably not over. Most times there is more than one coyote coming to your call. You may not have seen another one, but just assume he is there.
Gun shots don't seem to bother many coyotes...so here's what you do.
Get on your Little Dog Howler call and start letting out a series of Ki Yi calls (sound like a wounded pup). A lot of times you will lure in another coyote because he just can't help himself from coming back to see what's going on.
All for now...Good Luck...Make sure you take a child hunting or fishing when ever possible.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
When to Howl and When To Use Distress Sounds
Lots of predator hunters are not sure when they should call using howls and when they should only use distress calls. Well, I personally do both at almost every place that I set up to call. With one exception, and here it is.
If I think there could possibly be a bobcat in the area, I will only use distress calls to begin with.
You might say, "Well there could be a bobcat at potentially every place you call".
This is true, but I do relentless scouting of the areas I hunt, so I know the areas where there is bobcat sign and where there is not, and you should too. I can't stress enough the need for you to scout the areas you intend to hunt. Know what's there.
Do you have coyote or bobcat tracks along creek bottoms and water holes? Do you have both?
Here in Missouri where I do most of my predator hunting, I know that bobcat's LOVE brush piles. So I especially look for bobcat sign around brush piles...(hint hint that's a little secret for you. Check out areas you can hunt with brush piles;)
So let's talk about the best times to use a "Howl" when calling.
I will generally start out with a long, lone howl when I first begin to call. Not too loudly though. Then I will follow it up a few minutes later with my distress call. I will still mix in a few howls now and then, but I will primarily keep right on with the distress call.
As I post this though it is in the latter part of winter here in Missouri and the Coyotes are in there breeding cycle.
This is PRIME time to be howling. Coyotes become extremely territorial this time of year and respond to howls very aggressively. Use a short "Challenge" Howl with just a couple "Barks" mixed in. This will bring em in just looking for a fight! Too Much Fun!
Get out there and have yourself some fun. Remember to pass along your love for the sport and take a child hunting and fishing whenever possible. Till next time.....Good Luck!
For even more tips from me visit me on Squidoo at: http://www.squidoo.com/coyotecalling
If I think there could possibly be a bobcat in the area, I will only use distress calls to begin with.
You might say, "Well there could be a bobcat at potentially every place you call".
This is true, but I do relentless scouting of the areas I hunt, so I know the areas where there is bobcat sign and where there is not, and you should too. I can't stress enough the need for you to scout the areas you intend to hunt. Know what's there.
Do you have coyote or bobcat tracks along creek bottoms and water holes? Do you have both?
Here in Missouri where I do most of my predator hunting, I know that bobcat's LOVE brush piles. So I especially look for bobcat sign around brush piles...(hint hint that's a little secret for you. Check out areas you can hunt with brush piles;)
So let's talk about the best times to use a "Howl" when calling.
I will generally start out with a long, lone howl when I first begin to call. Not too loudly though. Then I will follow it up a few minutes later with my distress call. I will still mix in a few howls now and then, but I will primarily keep right on with the distress call.
As I post this though it is in the latter part of winter here in Missouri and the Coyotes are in there breeding cycle.
This is PRIME time to be howling. Coyotes become extremely territorial this time of year and respond to howls very aggressively. Use a short "Challenge" Howl with just a couple "Barks" mixed in. This will bring em in just looking for a fight! Too Much Fun!
Get out there and have yourself some fun. Remember to pass along your love for the sport and take a child hunting and fishing whenever possible. Till next time.....Good Luck!
For even more tips from me visit me on Squidoo at: http://www.squidoo.com/coyotecalling
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