just started coyote hunting :)

nakedrabbit345 · 02-27-2008, 10:42 PM

ok so i am just starting cotote hunting and i dont really know much i have alot of movies on it i would really like to get in to it i have all the camo and i have a 17hmr and a 30-06 i think the 30-06 would be a lil to much for the cotoye i would really like some help and maybe some tips as far to what calls and maybe a better gun i do love my 17 tho lol but everyone i talk to says its not good enough to small i guess will i thank you all for looking at my first post and thx for the help

7mmremmag1995 · 02-27-2008, 11:33 PM

keep it under 100 yards and the 17 will work but i suggest getting a 223 or a 22-250. as for the 06' it'll do fine if you don't keep pelts

nathangdad · 02-28-2008, 09:27 AM

Please also consider the .243 as this is an excellent round
for coyote and can be used effectively on deer.

Note: I am not saying anything against the .223 or any other
caliber. I am just asking this poster to consider the .243.

Oxford · 02-28-2008, 09:41 AM

Rabbit distress calls could be useful. Learn how to use them. Many sporting goods stores have them available...such as Cabela's and Dick's Sporting Goods, and others. Also, you might want a good long range scope (3x9x40), depending upon where you're hunting.

Texan · 02-28-2008, 12:09 PM

Also something we've found VERY useful is the squeaker out of a rubber doll or duck. Use the distress call you pick up at the sporting good store, then after a few times start on the squeaker briefly at first. The coyotes think something has gotten the distressed rabbit and it's squealing and will come in for a closer look. Works great but DOES take practice.

Also nakedrabbit345 it works on Bob cats. Have hunted coyotes between Las Cruces and Deming and you DO have Bob cats over there.

o~\o

nakedrabbit345 · 02-28-2008, 05:10 PM

lol i am haveing a hard time finding the coyote i think i will wait for the bob cats lol i guess i am doing something wrong or i just suck lol

kregg · 02-29-2008, 09:12 PM

Welcome to the forum! I am also new at coyote hunting. Am not very good at it yet, but beiing out in the outdoors sure beats sitting in the house. I shoot a .223 and really love it.

nakedrabbit345 · 02-29-2008, 09:48 PM

lol ya being outside is alot better then in doors i would love to get a .223 but dont know what to get if you have any good info on one kregg let me know

sell33 · 02-29-2008, 09:59 PM

I also am new at coyote hunting, never even killed one yet actually. I am planning on hittin the woods in the morning, hope for better luck lol. I actually use a 223 wssm sometimes, or a 22 mag, although it is similar to the 17 as it is only good under about 100 yards. I had a 223 and loved it. I think about any 223 is decent. As far as price you can get some pretty good single shots cheap and 1 shot is about all you will ever get so you might as well go for it. good luck

kregg · 02-29-2008, 10:01 PM

I shoot a H&R Ultra .233. It is just a single shot, so you have to make that firdt shot count! but right now I can shoot 2 in. groups at 200 yards. the price of the gun wont hurt the pocketbook either. But ask others they may have better ideas.

7mmremmag1995 · 03-01-2008, 05:07 PM

Savage has a cheap rifle, the Stevens 200 they go for abot $60-100 cheaper than msrp. check it out at Stevens Model 200 Short Action

02-27-2008, 10:42 PM	#1
nakedrabbit345 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: las cruces nm Posts: 12	just started coyote hunting :) ok so i am just starting cotote hunting and i dont really know much i have alot of movies on it i would really like to get in to it i have all the camo and i have a 17hmr and a 30-06 i think the 30-06 would be a lil to much for the cotoye i would really like some help and maybe some tips as far to what calls and maybe a better gun i do love my 17 tho lol but everyone i talk to says its not good enough to small i guess will i thank you all for looking at my first post and thx for the help

02-27-2008, 11:33 PM	#2
7mmremmag1995 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,272 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 1	keep it under 100 yards and the 17 will work but i suggest getting a 223 or a 22-250. as for the 06' it'll do fine if you don't keep pelts __________________ Just LeDoux it

02-28-2008, 09:27 AM	#3
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,235	Please also consider . . . . Please also consider the .243 as this is an excellent round for coyote and can be used effectively on deer. Note: I am not saying anything against the .223 or any other caliber. I am just asking this poster to consider the .243.

02-28-2008, 09:41 AM	#4
Oxford Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gladstone, Missouri Posts: 13,212 Blog Entries: 4	Rabbit distress calls could be useful. Learn how to use them. Many sporting goods stores have them available...such as Cabela's and Dick's Sporting Goods, and others. Also, you might want a good long range scope (3x9x40), depending upon where you're hunting. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right".

03-01-2008, 05:07 PM	#11
7mmremmag1995 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,272 Images: 1 Blog Entries: 1	Savage has a cheap rifle, the Stevens 200 they go for abot $60-100 cheaper than msrp. check it out at Stevens Model 200 Short Action __________________ Just LeDoux it Last edited by 7mmremmag1995; 03-01-2008 at 06:40 PM.

02-28-2008, 12:09 PM	#5
Texan Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Back home in TEXAS Posts: 85	Also something we've found VERY useful is the squeaker out of a rubber doll or duck. Use the distress call you pick up at the sporting good store, then after a few times start on the squeaker briefly at first. The coyotes think something has gotten the distressed rabbit and it's squealing and will come in for a closer look. Works great but DOES take practice. Also nakedrabbit345 it works on Bob cats. Have hunted coyotes between Las Cruces and Deming and you DO have Bob cats over there. o~\o

02-28-2008, 05:10 PM	#6
nakedrabbit345 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: las cruces nm Posts: 12	lol i am haveing a hard time finding the coyote i think i will wait for the bob cats lol i guess i am doing something wrong or i just suck lol

02-29-2008, 09:12 PM	#7
kregg Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 53	Welcome to the forum! I am also new at coyote hunting. Am not very good at it yet, but beiing out in the outdoors sure beats sitting in the house. I shoot a .223 and really love it.

02-29-2008, 09:48 PM	#8
nakedrabbit345 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: las cruces nm Posts: 12	lol ya being outside is alot better then in doors i would love to get a .223 but dont know what to get if you have any good info on one kregg let me know

02-29-2008, 09:59 PM	#9
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,558	I also am new at coyote hunting, never even killed one yet actually. I am planning on hittin the woods in the morning, hope for better luck lol. I actually use a 223 wssm sometimes, or a 22 mag, although it is similar to the 17 as it is only good under about 100 yards. I had a 223 and loved it. I think about any 223 is decent. As far as price you can get some pretty good single shots cheap and 1 shot is about all you will ever get so you might as well go for it. good luck

02-29-2008, 10:01 PM	#10
kregg Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 53	I shoot a H&R Ultra .233. It is just a single shot, so you have to make that firdt shot count! but right now I can shoot 2 in. groups at 200 yards. the price of the gun wont hurt the pocketbook either. But ask others they may have better ideas.