Hunting Washington Forum
Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: shoot-em-dead on January 27, 2009, 10:03:39 PM
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Last several times out,( and I try to hunt daily) the coyotes have been giving their warning bark from up wind. Some have been close but only in the trees where I can't see them. In open country they are out 700yds plus. I set up with my back to a tree or a rock and face down wind. I'm clearly getting better at calling because I've been getting alot more action than before but I just can't seem to seal the deal. I got 1 yote this year because it was a wounded pup who didn't run from the truck ( and yes I did get it legally ). Am I facing the wrong direction? Any suggestions?
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How are you approaching your set? Try to be as inconspicuous as possible. I've been in that situation myself and always figured that they saw me coming in.
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I try to sneek in as quiet as possible but I know I'm still pretty loud. I spend the first 5 min getting set up and range finding. Then I sit still for 15 and start calling. To set up I get my calls out and put an old flannel shirt down for a pad.
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Im definitely not an expert but I only started having luck when I got away from howls and rabbit sounds. I also added a decoy and I know that helped with the bobcat I called in. If your wind is good and you are hidden and still, I would say it is the sound. Volume, intensity, ect.
