Learning To Hunt Mountain Coyotes.....

[BryanAustin]

Actually I am new to hunting coyotes altogether. It just so happens that these coyotes are also in the mountains of NC.

In this particular case, I am hunting a friend's 400 acres which a 2 acre hollow is nestled along a creek that is surrounded by high ridges and starts at the saddle part of the summit. The hollow is fed by two large draws on each side, acting somewhat like a crossroads. However, the only two times I heard them howl was in the same directions from my deer stand nearly a week apart. I do have them on a trail cam video once by the beaver damn in the early hours of the morning. In the hollow, there is a small area in the 2 acres that is a thicket. This is the only area were there is evidence of coyote activity...rabbit fur in the coyote poop.

Over the past few weeks, when I get time, I have been trying to find a good place to set up and attempt using a small electronic call. Unfortunately I am not equipped to hunt at night, so I will be hunting right before dark.

I got a lot of learning to do.

 

[BryanAustin]

Picked up one of these....AGM Rattler TS19-256
Should be all I need for 50 -100 yard shots

 

[SuperDUECE22]

Just a little forewarning, a thermal scope will not make calling them in any easier. So many guys i know who want to get into coyote hunting go and buy a thermal scope and think that every coyote in the area is going to come running in. I like to tell guys that if you can't successfully call them in during daylight hours be prepared to be disappointed at night.

 

[BryanAustin]

Just a little forewarning, a thermal scope will not make calling them in any easier. So many guys i know who want to get into coyote hunting go and buy a thermal scope and think that every coyote in the area is going to come running in. I like to tell guys that if you can't successfully call them in during daylight hours be prepared to be disappointed at night.

I actually already knew that. We all have to start learning somewhere as well as start collecting equipment. Do you suggest I learn to call during daylight before doing anything else?

I failed to mention I will be using the scope for beavers more than coyotes.

 

[SuperDUECE22]

Do you suggest I learn to call during daylight before doing anything else?

Not necessarily, just getting out there and learning from your mistakes is the most important thing. The thermal route is just a much more expensive learning curve and the only reason i brought it up is because i know a handful of guys who spent a ton of money to get into thermal only to realize it's not the answer key to coyote hunting.