New to Coyote/Bobcat Hunting

[trippledigitss]

MORNINGS are probably the best, but have had luck howling and distress at all times of the day. start out with distress the fall back to howling until you get your howling figured out (which means learning to speak coyote). those of you that step out of your house and howl because the coyotes are, that will never work. they know where you house is just the same as you and its not likely that a coyote will be holwing off you porch.

Overall I'd say you are right but - they do come up on my deck and porch quite a bit, I woke to one chasing my cat around our deck at like 3am. And granted, they arent going to sit on my deck & bay but I have had one in the rear of the yard (I got a decent sized yard) howling. Near the back of my property there is a good sized undeveloped area with a slight draw that backs up to a large farm type property and they all hang out in there. I have called to them and exchanged howls once or twice in the past but it doesnt happen all the time. (I doubt they are thinking 'Oh thats the guy with the Primos Hot Dog/FoxPro) But I've been out in the middle of nowhere on the east side outside of Pasco and had the same thing happen, all kinds of howling and then when I chime in they stop. Of course I've had them answer at times too. Sure, they are going to react to certain conditions pretty much predictable, but I dont think you can put a blanket that covers everything and say "they will always do X Y Z" After chasing these little bastages for a few years now I know they surprise me all the time.

[fatrobber]

ok I will try to get out earlier in the AM
the spot I tried today turned out to be a bust.
far too overgrown.
however I did try out my call. didnt see anything big but a million and one tiny little birds all came out of no where
they hung aroundfor a bit and then they just left

luck of fate or are they attracted to it?

[VarmintVentilator]

Scrap birds like Magpies and others, are no different than coyotes.  They're all looking for that next meal.  You calling in those birds is a good thing.   

[fatrobber]

they were like little song birds
do they eat other dying things?

[762Armo]

trippledigitss:
thank you I will keep this in my head.

and yes just keep that in mind you will be looking good in that boat once you own it.
 
if your ever off on a weekend you are more than welcome to come join a hunting trip.
im looking to reduce the population by alot HA

Can I take you up on this offer? I'd like to go out for a day or something and check things out. Gone this weekend, but next weekend should be free.

[Bofire]

They eat any dieing thing. Early morning has been best for me BUT I have called them at noon  also.
got 9 in one day once in Montana, from 8 am to 5 pm. Learned ALOT of stuff that day, took me a year to figger out just what I learned. It's the little things folks. Lots of little things.
Carl

[VarmintVentilator]

they were like little song birds
do they eat other dying things?

That I'm not sure of.  But any time I've had birds around me, the coyotes seem to be a little more relaxed.  My personal opinion is birds coming in is not a bad thing.  Just stay motionless as to not startle them all at once, because if there is a yote near by that you haven't spotted, he now becomes on full alert.  Again these are just my thoughts, someone else might have something different.  Good luck and have fun.

[fatrobber]

762Armo:
I would love to. Im trying to find a good or at least a potential spot. My one spot I had in mind was a bust.
You have a spot in mind or want me to search out a couple?

Carl:
 Sound like a good way to spend a day to me. Chilling and Killing.

VarmintVentilator:
I have heard simmular things. If the birds are there feels like less of a threat. But the woods I was in was so thick there very well could have been a yote or 2 just had no visibility

[rynokron]

Ha. Welcome to westside hunting.

[trippledigitss]

Dang 9 in one day - that is killer. The only birds I hate to have around me is those damn crows. They are so annoying! I swear they are warning the ki-yotes, 'he's there behind that stump!" Little F**KS

I was out with FC one time and they were freaking driving me nuts so I finally gave up on the dogs & blasted one of the crows. Oh its sure did quiet down fast  I was happy again! 

[762Armo]

762Armo:
I would love to. Im trying to find a good or at least a potential spot. My one spot I had in mind was a bust.
You have a spot in mind or want me to search out a couple?

I don't know of any spots persoanlly, but I can do research online, and I'm always down to burn some rubber under my boots.

[trippledigitss]

Ryno - set them up with that spot you took me & your buddy to where there was a bunch of signs. Or the other one you & I went to near Granite. I'm not gonna say anything about where it is unless you give the OK.

How far are you guys willing to travel? I know some good spots over on the eastside. Shoot nowadays those dirty things are damn near behind every bush!

[rynokron]

Ryno - set them up with that spot you took me & your buddy to where there was a bunch of signs. Or the other one you & I went to near Granite. I'm not gonna say anything about where it is unless you give the OK.

How far are you guys willing to travel? I know some good spots over on the eastside. Shoot nowadays those dirty things are damn near behind every bush!

Sure give out all my secret spots. Lol! It's all DNR land so open to everyone. Have never called anything in there though. Not for lack of trying. Bring your shotgun and your patience. I might be able to play tour guide next weekend.

[762Armo]

How far are you guys willing to travel? I know some good spots over on the eastside. Shoot nowadays those dirty things are damn near behind every bush!

I'm usually ok with driving out father. I go to Eastern Wa fairly often, actually going to visit some family out in Tri Cities this weekend.

[fatrobber]

762Armo:
Ill do some research as well

Yeah I really dont mind the drive either.
I am taking my shotgun in to get a sight put on this weekend hopefully it will be done in time
Should I also bring the 336 for the longer shots?

I have 30 rounds of 00
should I also pick up some #4?