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Offline Dbax129

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best time of day for west side dog hunting?
« on: February 17, 2013, 10:55:44 AM »
Can I just go out any time I feel like it or should I hit the early morning and late evening like deer?  Or is spotlighting the only way to go?

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Re: best time of day for west side dog hunting?
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2013, 11:11:06 AM »
Early and late are always best. Doesn't mean you can't call them in during the mid day just less natural movement then.

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Re: best time of day for west side dog hunting?
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2013, 11:16:10 AM »
3 weeks ago I called in a bobcat and 2 coyotes between noon and 1 PM in western WA. I look at predator hunting as fun and go when it works for me. Not near as serious as big game season, when I see every sunrise from the woods as possible.

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Re: best time of day for west side dog hunting?
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2013, 01:20:40 PM »
Scout scout scout critters in different areas move around at different times of the day from what I have seen

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Re: best time of day for west side dog hunting?
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2013, 04:14:45 PM »
Pretty much the same anywhere, they're gonna be more active just before/after sunrise & just before/after sunset (and throughout the night). Remember that they're like a dog, when they get tired or their belly is full - they won't come to your call. If they're out and about & are more so hungry then they'll cautiously come into your call
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Re: best time of day for west side dog hunting?
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2013, 03:11:36 PM »
I had the best luck in late afternoon and mid-morning.  Maybe those were just the most common times I went?  I still say early evening and late afternoon.
Kindly do not attempt to cloud the issue with too many facts.

 


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