collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Spotlighting for COYOTES  (Read 12168 times)

Offline 222Rem

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pilgrim
  • *
  • Join Date: Feb 2012
  • Posts: 11
  • Location: Western WA
Spotlighting for COYOTES
« on: February 09, 2013, 07:52:54 PM »
Is anyone out there spotlighting for coyotes. If so how is it going? What kind of spotlight do you have?

Thanks 222Rem

Offline 222Rem

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pilgrim
  • *
  • Join Date: Feb 2012
  • Posts: 11
  • Location: Western WA
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2013, 10:46:41 AM »
Is know onespot lighting for coyotes this or is there a fear that this is against the law.

Offline Special T

  • Truth the new Hate Speech.
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+13)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2009
  • Posts: 24823
  • Location: Skagit Valley
  • Make it Rain!
    • Silver Arrow Bowmen
    • Silver Arrow Bowmen
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2013, 10:52:50 AM »
http://www.lightforceusa.com/products/huntsman/rmsmrmsgriflescopeandshotgunmountedspotlights
This is what i use, and it shines them farther than i can shoot them. I beliver its rated at being able to read a book in pitch black 600meters from the light.
It looks like they may be coming out with some new product tho. :twocents:
In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns round and seeks for the cause of his failure in himself. 

Confucius

Offline calib

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2009
  • Posts: 700
  • Location: spokane, coeur d alene
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2013, 11:17:22 AM »
nothing illegal about it unless there is a big game hunting season open there

Offline MadHatter

  • Coyote Eradication Specialist
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2012
  • Posts: 517
  • Location: Kitsap County
  • Gun Rights Examiner @ Examiner.com
  • Groups: NRA,WPHA,SAF,CCRKB
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2013, 06:31:30 PM »
I have been spotlighting since the beginning of december... While in december I had some luck, I havent been out much since the beginning of the year... Had 3 yesterday morning before sun up, but couldn't get them stopped in the light long enough to get a shot off... Which is why I have a kill light on order for my rifle...

As for a light, I am just using a 850lumen black&decker light I got a walmart.  It was ~$30, rechargeable and will put out enough light that I can comfortably see out to about 250yds at night. 
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ - I DARE YOU

Offline Heredoggydoggy

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Nov 2010
  • Posts: 5041
  • Location: Wenatchee
  • Team I'M TOO OLD FOR THIS $H!T !
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2013, 06:37:25 PM »
That's why spotlighting is best done by 2 people...
If it was easy, everybody would be doing it.

When Bernie Madoff did it, it's called a "Ponzi Scheme"
When Government does it, it's called "Social Security"

Offline BOWHUNTER45

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Nov 2009
  • Posts: 14731
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2013, 06:43:15 PM »
I have been spotlighting since the beginning of december... While in december I had some luck, I havent been out much since the beginning of the year... Had 3 yesterday morning before sun up, but couldn't get them stopped in the light long enough to get a shot off... Which is why I have a kill light on order for my rifle...

As for a light, I am just using a 850lumen black&decker light I got a walmart.  It was ~$30, rechargeable and will put out enough light that I can comfortably see out to about 250yds at night.
Need a Red lens on your spotlight !  :tup:

Offline Dbax129

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Jan 2013
  • Posts: 462
  • Location: Suquamish, WA
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2013, 09:35:02 PM »
I have been spotlighting since the beginning of december... While in december I had some luck, I havent been out much since the beginning of the year... Had 3 yesterday morning before sun up, but couldn't get them stopped in the light long enough to get a shot off... Which is why I have a kill light on order for my rifle...

As for a light, I am just using a 850lumen black&decker light I got a walmart.  It was ~$30, rechargeable and will put out enough light that I can comfortably see out to about 250yds at night.
Yeah, I was there for that.  Two people, we just couldnt quite get 'em.  Now they are chasing the home owners dogs.  Also not backing down right away.  Homeowner ran out with a 2nd dog as the first was trying to get away.  Crazy. We'll get 'em this week.

Offline halfpipe88

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Oct 2010
  • Posts: 138
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2013, 12:30:33 PM »
I've had 3 sherriffs cars arrest me at gunpoint because someone called me and accused me of poaching deer when I was spotlighting for coyotes (it was out of big game season).  They still took my gun and didn't get it back for a couple weeks 'cause they couldn't get a WDFW officer to pick up his radio. 
I've had success, but I've also had problems...still deciding if it's worth it or not.

Offline bigtex

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Dec 2009
  • Posts: 10277
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2013, 12:35:06 PM »
I've had 3 sherriffs cars arrest me at gunpoint because someone called me and accused me of poaching deer when I was spotlighting for coyotes (it was out of big game season).  They still took my gun and didn't get it back for a couple weeks 'cause they couldn't get a WDFW officer to pick up his radio. 
I've had success, but I've also had problems...still deciding if it's worth it or not.

This type of thing isn't unheard of. Deputies, Troopers, and City Officers do not get any type of training in WA regarding hunting/fishing enforcement/laws, it is all self taught. Most people know that spotlighting is illegal, and often think if it's illegal to spotlight a deer, then it's illegal to spotlight a coyote.

Offline BOWHUNTER45

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Nov 2009
  • Posts: 14731
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2013, 12:45:36 PM »
I've had 3 sherriffs cars arrest me at gunpoint because someone called me and accused me of poaching deer when I was spotlighting for coyotes (it was out of big game season).  They still took my gun and didn't get it back for a couple weeks 'cause they couldn't get a WDFW officer to pick up his radio. 
I've had success, but I've also had problems...still deciding if it's worth it or not.
Thats how I feel about too !! Almost everytime I have went at night someone has called the sheriff too...I do not remember having a warden come and check me while spotlighting ...I have called the local warden and told him about where I would be So if they got a call they would at least know I am out there  :tup:

Offline sirmissalot

  • Past Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2011
  • Posts: 3070
  • Location: Shelton, WA
    • chadpburgess@faceboo​k.com
Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2013, 12:52:35 PM »
I grew up spotlighting, never once had an issue. This is on the Westside though where you can't see the spotlight beam for 20 miles.

You wouldn't believe the amount of arguments I've got in with people claiming spotlighting is illegal.

Offline Heredoggydoggy

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Nov 2010
  • Posts: 5041
  • Location: Wenatchee
  • Team I'M TOO OLD FOR THIS $H!T !
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2013, 12:53:55 PM »
I've heard of guys being stopped for spotlighting coyotes.  I have been out spotlighting them quite a few times, and never have been stopped.  Either I've spotlighted in a remote enough area, or any nearby residents know what is going on... :dunno:
If it was easy, everybody would be doing it.

When Bernie Madoff did it, it's called a "Ponzi Scheme"
When Government does it, it's called "Social Security"

Offline coyotehunter

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Jun 2011
  • Posts: 135
  • Location: Seattle, WA
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2013, 12:55:22 PM »
Try these:
http://www.allpredatorcalls.com/wicked-lights-w400-predator-pursuit-signature-series-pack-scan-shooter-kit-with-2-lights-white-red-and-green-leds-weapon-mounts-batteries-charger-w400pp/

They work extremely well and come in white, red and green. One mounted on my rifle is white, the one I scan with is green. Yes the Lightforce is stronger but I don't shoot 600 yards even in the daytime! Also The Wicked lights are WAY more affordable!

I also usually call law enforcement of the area ahead time and tell them what I'm doing. Sometimes they give static but as long as you're not breaking any game laws, its your right as WA state hunting license holder. Its also a good idea to have a copy of the game regs with you just in case.

Offline Special T

  • Truth the new Hate Speech.
  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+13)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Aug 2009
  • Posts: 24823
  • Location: Skagit Valley
  • Make it Rain!
    • Silver Arrow Bowmen
    • Silver Arrow Bowmen
Re: Spotlighting for COYOTES
« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2013, 01:25:09 PM »
I've had 3 sherriffs cars arrest me at gunpoint because someone called me and accused me of poaching deer when I was spotlighting for coyotes (it was out of big game season).  They still took my gun and didn't get it back for a couple weeks 'cause they couldn't get a WDFW officer to pick up his radio. 
I've had success, but I've also had problems...still deciding if it's worth it or not.

This type of thing isn't unheard of. Deputies, Troopers, and City Officers do not get any type of training in WA regarding hunting/fishing enforcement/laws, it is all self taught. Most people know that spotlighting is illegal, and often think if it's illegal to spotlight a deer, then it's illegal to spotlight a coyote.
What were you charged with? Did they work with you when you tried to explain?
In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns round and seeks for the cause of his failure in himself. 

Confucius

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2024, SimplePortal