help with yote huntin.

[fly4fish]

I have had a few experiences with archery coyotes.  I have managed to get one dog, shot at two others but did not have very good shots.  The key is to take whatever shot they give you.  Several times I have waited to shoot for a broad side shot, but got winded before they could get broadside.  Just a week ago I had one at 20 yards quartering to me. I should have stopped him and took the shot as I was at full draw.  Instead I waited for a broadside shot at 15 yards.  Just before he entered into my shooting lane he stopped, took one sniff and was gone.

The one dog I got with an arrow saw me draw and stopped and tried to figure out what I was. Then he got an arrow to the front shoulder.  He went down into a nasty, brushy draw.  It was dang near dark, so I came back in the morning and called another one in to 40 yards but missed, then went and found the other. 

Archery coyote hunting is a great practice for deer hunting, as it is even harder.  The nice thing is it is not a huge deal if you do miss except the fact you may be out an arrow.  I will agree with the post above to find cheap arrows and broadheads.  I have found the Easton Storm (I think) at $5 per arrow and Carbon express broadheads at $3 a piece to fly well and aren't too hard on the wallet when you loose or break and arrow.

Good luck and welcome to the year round sport of archery hunting.

I talk about coyote hunting at my website and plan to do an article on archery coyote hunting soon.  Check it out here: http://www.bestforhunting.com

[seth30]

Thanks for all the info guys, once the waterfowl season is over I will let  you know how I do

[bighoss]

I would look for a well used trail. If there are coyotes in the area they will be leaving signs some were. Find a good channeling point, or trails close to each other. Then set your tree stand  ambush (decoy & call setup) within bow range. They'll be working those trails early morning light and just before dark for opportunities. Just give them a reason to come take a closer look. I like to know were they travel, maybe water a den, or a field edge to find food. If you know were they are heading, its much easier to setup a spot to ambush them. Hope this sparks an idea for you, good luck.

[tommyhydro]

treestand, shot my first song dog this last year from a stand about 25' up, came walking in to 15yds and never once flinched because of me.....that is until he felt the pinch from my bowtech lol

[bearbait]

Have taken 7 over the years and all from the ground less than 20 yards with both recurve and compound,  Shooting both instinctivly and with mouth blown calls.  Haven't had much luck with electronic callers, but think I would use a decoy with them.  Like to have a squeeze bulb squeaker taped to the bow to use at full draw.
With archery gear I don,t call in open country, but get right down into the brush with them and find a about a 30 foot clearing and get in the edge of the brush, using some to break my outline.  Call early morning and late evening.  Be prepared for some really challenging blood trailing!!!