I was just wondering if there were any other 'yote slayers here. I live on the Yakima Indian Reservation and have a special permit to hunt on the "Rez". Part of the program is that we have to take blood samples and record some other information such age, sex, and location of kill.

There are so many coyotes this year. Last weekend, I saw over 12 in just over a couple of hours. We drive around the hot spots and take 200-400 yard action shots. Last weekend, I nailed one at about 250 yards. Not my longest kill, but a good start to the season. We will call them in later on in the season too. It's just more fun chasing them down.

Anyhow, just thought I'd ask if there were other's. I was considering posting pics but, a light .243 Win bullet going 3700 FPS can leave a mess.

Got this guy in February in the high Sierra's...


T/C with a Bullberry barrel in .17 Remington at maybe 45 yards. He came running to a Circe call I had just purchased the day before!!! I REALLY enjoy callin' 'em in, there's nothing like it!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

I love hunting coyotes.

I usually hunt them after deer season around January time frame.

There are a bunch of them in Georgia this year.

I use my bushmaster AR-15 with 20" barrel for them and it works good.

Nice! That's a good size 'yote. Calling them in is fun. Thanks for sharing.
I use a Remington R-25 in a .243 win slinging 58 gr. Vmax about 3550fps. I went away from my .257 weatherby magnum because of the cost. I used to use a .204 ruger, but I had many dogs get away last year.

Just curious, as we do not have any coyote's here in FL - What's the purpose of hunting coyotes? Can/do you eat them? Is it strictly for sport? Population control?

I never heard of anybody eating a coyote.

I hunt them for sport and population control.

I hunt them for population control and sport. Also, I am part of a predator control program for the Yakima Nation. We take blood samples and other information that is used to determine numbers and health of the local wildlife.

i like your t/c. nice set up.

Yakima - Isn't that in Washington ? At least you're on the right side of the state ! (the sunny side is the right side)


Like to hunt them, but usually if I have time to go out, I want something for the stew pot.

Although in some of the nearby areas, dogs may be in the stew pot. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

Burban,

Yakima is in Central Washington. Yes, and the east side of the mountains is also the politically right side of the state too:) As for eating dogs... I once heard an old relative threaten their family dog. He said, "shut-up or I'll eat you." I don't think he was joking.


I've also heard of the local taco trucks serving "tacos al pastor aleman". It's a play on words "german shepherd tacos" instead of "shepherd tacos".

KnotSlip,

" What's the purpose of hunting coyotes? Can/do you eat them? Is it strictly for sport? Population control? "

#1) It's a Blast and see below...
#2) Yes, but I don't.
#3) For most hunters...yes, although there are full time Predator Control Agents working all over the country to keep numbers in check and to protect many Livestock Rancher's way of life.
#4) The coyote is one of the most adaptive and successful animals on the planet....rumor has it that after the nukes are let loose...only coyotes and cockroaches will be left. Although their numbers are high, they are VERY difficult to hunt (Trapping is much more effective, but still difficult on educated animals).


Wiggitty,

" i like your t/c. nice set up. "

Thanks...it makes for a nice compact calling rifle! It's the most accurate rifle in my safe. It's wrapped in vet/pet wrap and the muzzle is taped for winter in the picture above.

Thanks for not hammering about the goofy camo glasses...they were last minute gas station replacements after losing my good set. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Here's a few more pictures of him, the terrain and the drive home...