Coyote Madness III (Nov 1 - February 28)

[Machias]

Should have used your long bow Fred

Nice

That's a photo of Fitz,   I would never let him use my longbow!!   

[demontang]

Cool pic. I don't think the yotes are going to want to move to much with the snow and mud like it is out here. I did see a guy shot one on the dirt road Monday morning it seemed like the yote didn't want to get off the hard road.

[Machias]

Whew Fitz has been using his xlr 250 and liking it!  Three more for Team Brokenhand.  Nice job Fitz!!!

[KLRKeith]

He really needs a full time job! lol

[Machias]

 

[Swag]

Way to stack them up Machias!!!!! 

Last weekend Gringo & I went out for a bit, We brought along our new secret weapon.... Lil Gringo... He may not look like a big threat, but if nothing else he kept his dad in line, & focused on the tasks of taking down dogs..



After we made a few sets with Gringo doing the calling, he decided that he would let Lil Gringo do some of the calling.   The dogs began to roll in....



Not a bad morning, We finally got rained out & decided to call it a day.... But you can bet for sure it wont be the last time we break out Lil Gringo.... Infact I would guarantee he wont let his dad leave him at home......   




On the way home I managed to pic up one more...... Gringo Picked one up the following morning..





Five more for yote Gami

[Gringo31]

Apologize for the crappy dog pictures.  I was going to take the pictures and post but put it off and asked SWAG to do it for me.  By then, they were starting to get a little rank.

Thanks for the other pics SWAG 

[Big10gauge]

Dang Gringo, It's about time you posted a few. Thought you might have started feeling sorry for shooting the poor little coyotes. 

[WiseOldYote]

I have been busy with seminars and shows this winter and not been able to get out like I need to. Well I did get to head to Montana for some filming for the new Bugling Bull Game calls DVD for predator calling.

First set of the morning. -8 Below Zero. Severe absence of temperature! I called this nice Red in using the Distemper call using a little bird distress.


Second set:

Saw this coyote huntin in a prarie dog town as we rolled on down the road. Decided to go after this one! Just had a feeling on this one. Got out and Camera guy and I decided to get closer. I could not see the dog at the time. Crunchy snow and below zero temps made this very hard. I made up my mind where we needed to be and just as that thought passed a train went by. We used the train noise to conceal our sprint to the next fence post across the field. 400yds later I see the coyote. I got set down and started to call. I could't tell if the coyote was coming or not for the longest time. I just kept on calling off and on. Finally the coyote had turned its head and I was able to see that yes indeed coming my way. My camera man could not even pick the coyote up in the screen because the LCD was SLOW due to the fricken cold weather.

I could not have pulled this Coyote any straighter if I had a rope tied to it. Came in to 100, and lip squeeked the last 20yds. Bang, bang! Yes two shots! Missed the first shot but barely. Shot her in the neck! Dead yote!
Upon retrieving the dog I got out my range finder to see how far it was to the willows where she started to come to the call. 996yds! I tried it four times with the same result! 996yds! You might not believe it but the HD video is proof. Due out sometime this year.


Score two for Yote` Gami!!!

Montana Red, and Female coyote!

[wannabhntr]

I believe it. I've called some from a ways out there. I've had dogs hold up 400yrds out that have come in at least that or more. Well done.

[Machias]

Fitz killed another, he is carrying our team!  He said this one had a 1 inch crease in his shoulder from where he missed him last week, guess he didn't learn!  Fitz also said he shot a second dog but it crawled off and he could not find it.

[Gringo31]

Dang Gringo, It's about time you posted a few

To say I've been busy or tied up would be an understatement.



Fitz is on a roll!  If I remember last year correctly, team Brokenhand has it's best days at the tail of the season.  BTW, hard to believe you guys still have snow.  Ours is long gone....

[VarmintVentilator]

FAlfire and I slip out last night to see if we could put on a light show.  Our biggest debate was who was going to spot, neither of us really wanted to miss in the dark.  I got lucky and this one died.




Went out with some friends this morning that wanted to see how a coyote is called.  This little guy refused to come in.  Boy I sure showed them how it's done.  That dog just sat there and listened for 15 - 20 mintues.  Finally he walked down the ridge and my buddy said just shoot him.  So I put the stadia line on him, gave him a whistle and centered punched him at 440 yds.  Two lucky shots in two days, I should bye a lottery ticket.



2 more for SBA

[Gringo31]

VV, that is some good long range shooting.  I can't do what you do at that range consistently.  I like that first pic, it seems real clear you are short on sleep.  Nice going!

[Big10gauge]

+1 SBA

We went out for a while today, couldn't call in a coyote in 9 sets or get any to respond to vocals. Was about 3/4 mile from the pick-up and headed for the barn with our tails tucked between our legs when I saw a pair up on the hill headed for the top. We were down to the wire and I decided to give it a try. Put the crosshairs on one and followed it thru the scope until it stopped, put the 2nd stadia line on it and added a little bit more and touched it off. Lasered at 487 yrds. Best pelt I've seen all year so skinned it out for Janie's fur coat she wants. Came dang close to getting skunked. I really hate full moons and warm temps this time of year.

Nice shooting VV. Was wondering if you were going out today.