Finally getting out for my first coyote hunt. Tips?

[trippledigitss]

Thank you for the info.  It looks like ill primarily be using pup in distress!  Also, my dad will have a 12 gauge with 4 buck and a full or super full choke, while I will be behind my 308.  I feel this will be the most versatile combination.  Thoughts?

Also, I found that having too tight of choke with bigger shot, like 4 buck can make the pattern worse. I will use a IM or even M and get good patterns at 40yds that have proven deadly. Not saying it wont work for you but you may want to check your pattern with different chokes/yardage so you know what you got. 

[mr user]

Okay, so long story short, we never did get to go coyote hunting because my Dad ended up in Rwanda, Ethiopia, and South Africa off and on for a couple of months because of work.  He finally got back from his travels a week ago and has settled back in.  Now after some talking, we are most likely going to FINALLY get out coyote hunting this coming weekend (as long as he isn't called on to go back to Africa).  Is pup in distress still the best call at this time of year? 

[Gringo31]

Yes

[Heredoggydoggy]

Set up about 30 yards inside a clearcut.  They hide in the thick stuff, but they eat in the clearcuts where the prey critters are.  Make 'em think there's a meal to be had, and call them out.  Make sure your face and hands are camo'd.  That's the first thing they'll see. 

[mr user]

Once again, it didn't happen.    :bash:We actually got to the hunting spot this time and I was pumped up and excited, but we ran into some complications with parking that forced us to go home (I'm really pissed off, more than words can express).  My Dad is back to work for the rest of the week, and I'm off to Flathead Lake, Montana on Saturday for Boy Scout camp, so we plan on going when I get back (And hopefully it will actually happen).  However, when we did get to the hunting spot, I looked from a distance like the clearcuts have become pretty thick with tall grass and tree saplings.  I'm not sure if my 308 (scoped) would work too well in it.  Also, the amount of clearcuts that were actually in realistic distance was small.  Would it be a bad idea to set up in the thicker stuff with shotguns & buckshot or slugs?

[snowshoes22]

My favorite call this time of year is a fawn in distress.  Primos makes a coyote/bear buster that works for me.  I use it for bobcats in the fall also.  Fur taker is a great rabbit call and very cheap.  The best advice i can give is call with emotion and be patient.  for a shotgun load i use 3" dead coyote T shot but its kinda spendy.  BBB or T steel works too but the high density stuff hits harder.  If your shots are over about 40 yards use the rifle.