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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: jjhunter on December 11, 2008, 10:23:45 AM

Title: Who is going out this weekend????
Post by: jjhunter on December 11, 2008, 10:23:45 AM: Looks like we will get the first real snow of the year this weekend. I am excited to officially open my 'yote season. There are a ton of song dogs around and the first snow is always the best!!!! Anybody else heading out? Sage/Gutpile, wanna join forces on the coyote competition on here????
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Post by: SpokaneSlayer on December 11, 2008, 10:29:26 AM: I might head out Sunday morning before my wife goes to work.
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Post by: Gutpile on December 11, 2008, 10:30:31 AM: Absolutely!!!!!!!!! I'm headed out this weekend too. Can't wait. See if MHWASH wants to join too. My buddy Bighorns2Bushytails will want to as well.

As far as sage goes, he's a mysterious bird. I keep trying to hook up with him but have been unsuccesfull so far. :dunno: :chuckle: :dunno: :chuckle:

You from Spokane???
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Post by: huntnphool on December 11, 2008, 10:36:06 AM: I'm heading out to do some scouting and take pics, should be a good weekend.
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Post by: jjhunter on December 11, 2008, 10:36:53 AM: I am from Colfax. Went out on my Granparents' farm on Thanksgiving morning and counted 13 'yotes (6 in one group). We were muzzleloader hunting so we left them alone. Did end up killing one with a smokepole, though! I haven't even touched our River or Winona places, yet! Should be a great weekend - more 'yotes than I have seen the last two years! I will hunting between the river and Revere.
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Post by: Gutpile on December 11, 2008, 10:38:29 AM: Colfax huh? Do you know MH? He's from there too. I spend a lot of time down that way. Maybe we'll hook up sometime.
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Post by: jjhunter on December 11, 2008, 11:03:48 AM: No, I don't know him. He is quite a bit older than me, though. Good luck this weekend!
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Post by: bearmanric on December 11, 2008, 12:07:51 PM: going after cougar and bobcat as soon as i find out from my doctor on my heart tomorrow.Rick
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Post by: Machias on December 11, 2008, 12:09:58 PM: You ok Rick? Hope so!!

I wonder if the yotey hunting will be slow this weekend if we get hammered with the snow AND wind like they are calling for. I bet you Mon and Tues the dogs will be hunting hard. Brrrrrrrrrr
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Post by: rasbo on December 11, 2008, 12:22:33 PM: taken the marble shooter out in the morn,try to get a buck..Good wind and rain yippie.Good luck guys
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Post by: Gutpile on December 11, 2008, 12:33:23 PM: Quote from: bearmanric on December 11, 2008, 12:07:51 PM
going after cougar and bobcat as soon as i find out from my doctor on my heart tomorrow.Rick

Damn thats sucks. Hope everything is OK. I tried to get that check in the mail monday but the postman had already came. I did mail it tues though. Hopefully it'll hit today, probably tomorrow though.
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Post by: bearmanric on December 11, 2008, 12:38:44 PM: no not well. know more tomorrow. Rick
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Post by: jjhunter on December 11, 2008, 12:54:45 PM: Quote from: Machias on December 11, 2008, 12:09:58 PM
You ok Rick? Hope so!!

I wonder if the yotey hunting will be slow this weekend if we get hammered with the snow AND wind like they are calling for. I bet you Mon and Tues the dogs will be hunting hard. Brrrrrrrrrr

Yeah, Monday and Tuesday do look good. Cold an clear skies (and hopefully snow cover). I may have to take a couple vacation days. When I was at Eastern, I had a hard time making it to class when the snow was coming down!
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Post by: deaddog on December 11, 2008, 01:15:33 PM: Quote from: bearmanric on December 11, 2008, 12:38:44 PM
no not well. know more tomorrow. Rick
Sorry to hear that Rick, Ill be praying for your health. If you need anything, help, what ever give a shout.
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Post by: rasbo on December 11, 2008, 05:01:49 PM: prayers to ya, im out in graham if I can help with anything let me know
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Post by: MHWASH on December 11, 2008, 07:55:43 PM: Quote from: Gutpile on December 11, 2008, 10:30:31 AM
As far as sage goes, he's a mysterious bird. I keep trying to hook up with him but have been unsuccesfull so far. :dunno: :chuckle: :dunno: :chuckle:

I swear I haven't told him anything about you.

JJ, Welcome to the team. Mabey you can get us a point. Some of us have to go to work. (Gutpile)???

If I get done with the washer/dryer install I will be out Sunday.
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Post by: Gutpile on December 11, 2008, 08:09:17 PM: Quote
Some of us have to go to work. (Gutpile)

I kind of suck this year dont I? Been out three times. Called one in on the first set of the first hunt and I get I hit him bad with the .223 :dunno: I heard the report but he took off and made it to some deep CRP and I couldn't find it. >:( I've about had it with that damn rifle gonna give it another go, I loaded up a smoking 60 grn rounds and if it doesn't start knocking them with authority I'm retiring it. Then I went out with Bighorns2Bushytails last Saturday and had two groups that hung up in the trees and wouldn't show themselves. We were hoping for a bobcat that day but struck out. Then went out once again on some new ground I found and called one up but it hung waaaaaay out at about 800 yards and sat on the horizon looking at me. Thats it for me but the season is far from over. I'm really excited for the cold weather. Sure hope we get some snow.

I'm in a derby this weekend on some good ground that has been productive so I should be able to get something started. I can't wait to get that 220 swift out there, if it shoots as good as my 22-250 there will be some dead yoties out there this year.

MH - Sage - JJ If you guys can get out during the week let me know. I'm going to take advantage of the cold and get out at least twice. Maybe we can get together and scrape up a couple.
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Post by: demontang on December 11, 2008, 09:12:42 PM: I'm going to go out sat morning and try my luck, I havent been out for a long time. :'(
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Post by: runniNgunnin on December 12, 2008, 06:44:13 AM: suppose to be at work here in sunnyside at 7:30... its 26 degrees, foggy, and i think im gonn go early and call some doggys.... love this weather more then summer... :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: boneaddict on December 12, 2008, 06:47:56 AM: I don't know but so far the prostaffers are kicking your guys butts. LOL If the Mrs didn't have my balls in a sack around her neck, I'd be out.
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Post by: Gobble on December 12, 2008, 06:58:16 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on December 12, 2008, 06:47:56 AM
I don't know but so far the prostaffers are kicking your guys butts. LOL If the Mrs didn't have my balls in a sack around her neck, I'd be out.

Welcome to marrriage :chuckle:
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Post by: demontang on December 12, 2008, 07:40:27 AM: :chuckle: Thats why I havent been out much :tung:
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Post by: boneaddict on December 12, 2008, 07:55:30 AM: Our anniversary (ten years) was yesterday and her birthday is Monday. Yikes, I don't think I am even that brave or stupid.
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Post by: rasbo on December 12, 2008, 10:13:59 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on December 12, 2008, 07:55:30 AM
Our anniversary (ten years) was yesterday and her birthday is Monday. Yikes, I don't think I am even that brave or stupid.
hang in there,when you get my age they will run you out.then youll have to beat on the door to get back in
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Post by: jjhunter on December 12, 2008, 11:31:01 AM: Gutpile, I won't be able to go next week, but I will have a majority of the last half of December and the second half of January off. What derby are you in? The ones I know of are usually in January. My goal is 6 dogs this weekend! Good luck.
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Post by: deaddog on December 12, 2008, 11:39:21 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on December 12, 2008, 07:55:30 AM
Our anniversary (ten years) was yesterday and her birthday is Monday. Yikes, I don't think I am even that brave or stupid.
Bones what a perfect opp for a great anniversary present. Take her out and teach her how to call dogs for you to shoot. its a win , win situation. :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: tlbradford on December 12, 2008, 08:32:35 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on December 12, 2008, 06:47:56 AM
I don't know but so far the prostaffers are kicking your guys butts. LOL If the Mrs didn't have my balls in a sack around her neck, I'd be out.

I finally have been paroled, but I think it is going to be real tough on Sunday. Like Machias said, bitter cold and high wind makes for tough calling.
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Post by: EastWaViking on December 12, 2008, 08:35:04 PM: Quote from: deaddog on December 12, 2008, 11:39:21 AM
Quote from: boneaddict on December 12, 2008, 07:55:30 AM
Our anniversary (ten years) was yesterday and her birthday is Monday. Yikes, I don't think I am even that brave or stupid.
Bones what a perfect opp for a great anniversary present. Take her out and teach her how to call dogs for you to shoot. its a win , win situation. :chuckle: :chuckle:

And tell her it's a do it yourself fur coat!!!
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Post by: firecrotch on December 12, 2008, 11:03:17 PM: i went out on two stands this morning and called in 3 ended up skinnin out 2 of them, turned out to be a good morning with a skiff of snow on the ground. im going out in the morning hopin a couple are interested in an easy breakfast. ;)
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Post by: wrangler on December 13, 2008, 12:33:57 PM: me, the foxpro, the ppc and all the warm cloths i got will be over in george tomorrow am. roads goin be icy, be careful kids!
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Post by: Gutpile on December 13, 2008, 12:52:48 PM: I cant wait!
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Post by: Machias on December 13, 2008, 12:53:03 PM: Nice job firecrotch
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Post by: demontang on December 13, 2008, 01:18:42 PM: went out these morning and called in a nice black one but never got to shoot :'(. I had a shot a 260yd but wanted for him to get close and he started to challange bark my calls but I never saw where he was but he was realy close. :bash: I'm heading back out shortly.
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Post by: Big10gauge on December 13, 2008, 03:09:11 PM: Just got back, saw a nice dark coyote on the way in at 560yrds. 24 deg,snowing and wind was at least 20 mph with gusts twice that. We did 4 sets and quit. Too much wind for calling, was getting drifts across the roads also. Maybe tomorrow.
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Post by: demontang on December 13, 2008, 06:21:37 PM: No luck this after noon to much wind :(
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Post by: firecrotch on December 14, 2008, 02:41:24 AM: today was terrible, this morning there had to of been 40 mile an hour winds, and between 6:00am to 8:00 am we got 6 inches of snow, it was a nasty... i got out to the spot and realized im wasting my time.
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Post by: Gutpile on December 14, 2008, 04:42:16 AM: Heading out in a few for a derby. Looks like its still windy. Gonna be a tough day. Hope it works out.
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Post by: SpokaneSlayer on December 14, 2008, 10:10:35 AM: Just got home. No luck today. It was windy and frigid.
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Post by: bighorns2bushytails on December 14, 2008, 01:04:55 PM: cant wait for monday gutpile! howd ya do in the wind and cold today?? hopefully itll be just cold and not windy monday. hoping you got atleast 1 dog to put you on the boards for your tourney. get ahold of me this evening after you defrost. did u use the 22-250 or the 220 swift for yer tourney?
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Post by: jjhunter on December 14, 2008, 05:58:32 PM: I had the same conditions as you guys.....tough with the wind. I didn't even try calling. I only went out for a couple hours on Saturday and killed one coyote. The "Palouse Posse" is on the board at least. I switched gears and grabbed my shotgun - managed to shoot 6 roosters around the house yesterday and today.
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Post by: runniNgunnin on December 14, 2008, 06:08:40 PM: didnt try to call, but i went out driving. the only yotie i saw was along the driveway. popped'em, he rolled got up and ran. never saw'em again. didnt even try calling, 10 degrees, 20-25 mph winds.....COLD!
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Post by: demontang on December 14, 2008, 08:00:48 PM: I'm kind of glad I didnt go out today it was only 14 at noon and that was in town. I deicided it was best to stand by the fire today :camp:
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Post by: MHWASH on December 14, 2008, 09:44:40 PM: After being stuck in the house and plowing snow, I just had to get out for some quiet time today. Went out for a couple hours this afternoon. Saw lots of deer, but no predators. At least I won't be second guessing all week weather I should have gone out or not.
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Post by: Gutpile on December 15, 2008, 07:40:10 AM: Well.............................. It was cold.

Actually had a good time but hunted sunup to sundown and struck out. Sort of. I called in a double at noon and of course they came running in from downwind. These dogs were hauling ass and pissed. The male was hackled up and ready for a fight. The female suddenly got my wind and peeled off and disappeared the male kept coming. He was close, 50ish yards. Anyways I barked like hell to get him to stop and he wouldn't. THEY ALWAYS STOP!!! :bash: :bash: :bash: I was running out of time and started popping off shots and couldn't connect. What a crummy day. WAAAAAAAAAAY too windy for calling. :'(
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Post by: bighorns2bushytails on December 15, 2008, 01:21:48 PM: went out this morning for a few stands... didnt see anything except lots of tracks. wind wasnt to bad till bout noon. wish these coyotes were more cooperative ;)
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Post by: tlbradford on December 15, 2008, 11:27:46 PM: We made 11 stands and finally saw our first coyote at 3:15 pm on the 10th stand. Partner missed a standing 20 yard shot, after he tried pulling the trigger with his safety on. Then he got anxious and rushed a shot with his scope up on 9 power. One coyote would have split the pot. Too bad for us. The wind made it near impossible conditions. If it wasn't for our contest I would have been snuggling with the wife in my nice warm bed instead of busting snow drifts to chase coyotes. Sorry Huntwa Prostaff, I'll tackle them again over Christmas.