Post by: jjaba on March 02, 2016, 04:35:34 PM
please don't say "this part of the rules suck" and nothing more if you feel something should change please have a suggestion.
thanks in advance.
JJaba
Post by: cowboycraig on March 02, 2016, 07:03:26 PM
Craig
Post by: Ridgeratt on March 02, 2016, 07:33:04 PM
Not to be overly simplistic but "Invite People". That is what usually gets me out there :)
Craig
From what I have seen it couldn't be simpler. You either get a team together/ or if you don't have a team they will use you as a free agent and place you on a team.
Post by: jjaba on March 02, 2016, 07:47:59 PM
Not to be overly simplistic but "Invite People". That is what usually gets me out there :)
Craig
no problem... can start advertising sooner....got it...thanks....
Post by: cowboycraig on March 02, 2016, 09:51:33 PM
Not to be overly simplistic but "Invite People". That is what usually gets me out there :)
Craig
no problem... can start advertising sooner....got it...thanks....
Thinking a "What is Coyote Madness" post would be interesting and draw people. I don't really know other than predator control what the point/fun is to hunting Coyotes. Have always had an interest but nothing ever sold me on it.
Post by: jasnt on March 02, 2016, 10:15:57 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on March 02, 2016, 10:24:12 PM
Post by: jjaba on March 03, 2016, 09:01:30 AM
Be nice to get more Wetsiders out there .. wish we had something like this 20 yrs ago when I was more into it ..
hunting the west side is difficult... went out at least 2-3 times a week would hear howls/barking in distance but they never came in.... OH well doesn't mean I'm not going to keep trying..... :drool: anything that keeps me in the woods is a good thing.
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on March 03, 2016, 09:37:55 AM
Post by: Scopebit on March 04, 2016, 01:52:29 PM
Post by: DJ_Mack on March 04, 2016, 02:02:10 PM
I would like to see a summer madness. Most of my coyote hunting is in the spring/summer months when you can make a larger dent in the population by taking out the pup factory's. Wa needs more predator control now more than in the past. With all the extra predators we have these days the game can use all the help they can get. Plus the weathers better :tup:
I agree with this.
Post by: Pnwrider on March 04, 2016, 03:20:13 PM
Be nice to get more Wetsiders out there .. wish we had something like this 20 yrs ago when I was more into it ..I'm on the west side and would be interested in predator hunting, but put so much effort and $$$ into scouting for big game and waterfowl that I don't have a lot of motivation when it comes to coyotes. If someone on here wants a partner to hit the greater Snohomish area (or within reasonable driving distance), send me a pm. Maybe if I go once I'll be hooked???
Post by: Dan-o on March 04, 2016, 04:00:12 PM
Kind of a Pro-Am theme. :)
Post by: Ole man fintucky on March 05, 2016, 12:14:10 PM
In response to cowboycraig wondering the appeal to coyote hunting, I do it and enjoy it for a lot of reasons. First I enjoy the challenge of coyote hunting. Just look at all the teams that participated and the totals of coyotes that were shot, it's harder than most people think. Second it gets me off the couch and keeps me active. I enjoy the time spent with the three buddies I go with, half the fun is the drive from set to set just Bullshi••ing with a great group of guys. And the stories and memories that come with these hunts. For instance, a few years ago me, scopebit and OCD had a set where we called in 6 coyotes at the same time. They just kept rolling over the hill on a dead sprint. It was nothing I've ever seen before. They bull rushed us nearly running over scopebit. Needless to say that we completely blew every opportunity they gave us and we ended up getting ZERO. Afterwards we all looked at each other with disbelief and shame. We were sick to our stomachs on how pathetic we all were and the walk out was pretty quiet. But now it was one of the best memories I have of hunting coyotes. And we all still get a good laugh out of it. Whatever the reason why we all coyote hunt one thing is for sure, once you do it then it becomes addictive.
Post by: Lady J on March 16, 2016, 11:17:46 AM
Post by: bearpaw on March 16, 2016, 11:36:20 AM
Not to be overly simplistic but "Invite People". That is what usually gets me out there :)
Craig
great idea, we can do that with a newsletter
I would like to see a summer madness. Most of my coyote hunting is in the spring/summer months when you can make a larger dent in the population by taking out the pup factory's. Wa needs more predator control now more than in the past. With all the extra predators we have these days the game can use all the help they can get. Plus the weathers better :tup:
I'm not sure we could get WDFW to approve a permit for a summer contest, but if there were numerous members who wanted a summer contest I would be willing to ask. If a summer contest contest was for "best photo" only, then I don't think we would need a permit.
Post by: jasnt on March 16, 2016, 02:13:13 PM
that would be good enough for me. It's just for bragging rights kinda thing anyway.Not to be overly simplistic but "Invite People". That is what usually gets me out there :)
Craig
great idea, we can do that with a newsletterI would like to see a summer madness. Most of my coyote hunting is in the spring/summer months when you can make a larger dent in the population by taking out the pup factory's. Wa needs more predator control now more than in the past. With all the extra predators we have these days the game can use all the help they can get. Plus the weathers better :tup:
I'm not sure we could get WDFW to approve a permit for a summer contest, but if there were numerous members who wanted a summer contest I would be willing to ask. If a summer contest contest was for "best photo" only, then I don't think we would need a permit.
Post by: Ballance1 on March 16, 2016, 02:42:04 PM
Post by: Cougartail on March 20, 2016, 10:10:25 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on March 20, 2016, 10:24:24 AM
I would like to see a summer madness. Most of my coyote hunting is in the spring/summer months when you can make a larger dent in the population by taking out the pup factory's. Wa needs more predator control now more than in the past. With all the extra predators we have these days the game can use all the help they can get. Plus the weathers better :tup:
I agree with this.
I am not sure WDFW would give us a permit for that time frame.
Post by: rynokron on March 20, 2016, 11:27:00 AM
Personally I think the predator hunting craze is slowing down and contest participation will continue to go down. Hunting coyotes is a lot harder than people think. So when they buy a $500 caller, fancy decoys, and a AR-15 and still get skunked on most outings they give up.
Post by: face on March 20, 2016, 12:20:54 PM
Allow single teams. Many of us don't want to be on a team with people we don't know. Also, I don't want to take someone I don't know and show them my hard earned spots. Give bonus points for shotgun. Calling a coyote inside of 50 yards and getting the job done is a lot harder than it seems. The monthly card and all the other stuff is a turn off too. The old way was much better. Like someone else said if you feel the need to cheat to win a couple hand calls go for it!Its a lot easier than it sounds. I don't know or hunt with any of my teammates. You just put yourself on as a free agent and the mods get you on a team. Print off a couple of images and go hunt.
Personally I think the predator hunting craze is slowing down and contest participation will continue to go down. Hunting coyotes is a lot harder than people think. So when they buy a $500 caller, fancy decoys, and a AR-15 and still get skunked on most outings they give up.
Post by: Cougartail on March 20, 2016, 12:26:26 PM
Post by: jasnt on March 21, 2016, 09:22:55 AM
Post by: Gringo31 on March 21, 2016, 12:13:21 PM
I have a harder time getting motivated for coyote competitions. Granted, I've never entered a "contest" other than this one. Competition has gone away since SBA quit. It's the reason we didn't enter this year, and it allows others to compete. I know swag shot a 42# dog this winter and I had a 24 hour period where I shot 12.
The multipliers are interesting but not enough to really make it worth while (if you are about the points). I'd love to archery hunt them. But, do you go out and get your normal 3 or spend all day trying to get one with a bow? I've drawn a few times but never released an arrow.
In some ways I'd like to change a bunch of the details......in others, I think... simple is best and liked it with only bragging rights.
All in all I'm pretty neutral, glad guys are going out and whacking them. It's not the contest that makes it worthwhile tho :twocents:
Post by: billythekidrock on March 21, 2016, 04:35:51 PM
Speaking for myself....
I have a harder time getting motivated for coyote competitions. Granted, I've never entered a "contest" other than this one. Competition has gone away since SBA quit. It's the reason we didn't enter this year, and it allows others to compete. I know swag shot a 42# dog this winter and I had a 24 hour period where I shot 12.
The multipliers are interesting but not enough to really make it worth while (if you are about the points). I'd love to archery hunt them. But, do you go out and get your normal 3 or spend all day trying to get one with a bow? I've drawn a few times but never released an arrow.
In some ways I'd like to change a bunch of the details......in others, I think... simple is best and liked it with only bragging rights.
All in all I'm pretty neutral, glad guys are going out and whacking them. It's not the contest that makes it worthwhile tho :twocents:
A lot of people might not remember that this started out as nothing more than showing pics of yotes. They morphed into keeping track of how many coyotes were shot by members. Then morphed to an East vs West vs mods or something like that before moving on to teams vying for bragging rights. Now it is teams only, lots of rules and requires a permit from WDFW.
Post by: Special T on March 21, 2016, 06:28:23 PM
Post by: bearpaw on March 24, 2016, 11:05:28 AM
Post by: KFhunter on March 24, 2016, 11:22:56 AM
How about we try a "Coyote Hunting Photo Contest" this spring and summer, no permit would be needed?
I like this idea, see how many we can get in one picture. Additional points for milk lips.
Post by: jasnt on March 24, 2016, 12:19:38 PM
How about we try a "Coyote Hunting Photo Contest" this spring and summer, no permit would be needed?love it
Post by: Gringo31 on March 24, 2016, 12:49:05 PM
BUT
There can be added pressure towards groups that may include a "contest" and dead pups are pictured.
:twocents:
Post by: KFhunter on March 24, 2016, 01:12:10 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on March 24, 2016, 02:03:23 PM
It IS a good way to get people who have never to get after it and give it a go. To the guys who are going to do it anyway......it's less necessary. :twocents:
I don't think pup pics are worth the hassle of offending.
Post by: jasnt on March 24, 2016, 02:30:10 PM
There will be some pups taken it just comes with spring and summer predator hunting. The whole point is to encourage people to get out and do some predator control but it would be a boring thread with out pics.
Post by: tlbradford on March 27, 2016, 06:03:24 PM
Post by: bearpaw on April 06, 2016, 05:34:45 PM
Any Thoughts?
Post by: jasnt on April 07, 2016, 06:50:02 AM
For coyote control, where needed, I understand shooting all coyotes possible. For a photo contest about coyote hunting I'm thinking "No pups and no lactating females" in the contest! I'm also thinking the contest does not need to be for dead coyotes, I would like to see all types of photos of members hunting, youth out hunting, and even live coyotes. Let this contest be about getting outdoors for the hunt weather by rifle or camera, we've already got a winter contest that's about how many we shoot!:tup: anything that gets people out after coyotes is awesome
Any Thoughts?
Post by: Special T on April 09, 2016, 03:47:59 PM
For coyote control, where needed, I understand shooting all coyotes possible. For a photo contest about coyote hunting I'm thinking "No pups and no lactating females" in the contest! I'm also thinking the contest does not need to be for dead coyotes, I would like to see all types of photos of members hunting, youth out hunting, and even live coyotes. Let this contest be about getting outdoors for the hunt weather by rifle or camera, we've already got a winter contest that's about how many we shoot!
Any Thoughts?
I probably wouldnt post much. I like the young and dumb ones!
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on April 09, 2016, 05:10:43 PM
As far as the contest goes ...I would like to see a Solo team ...a lot of guys sign up but never get out ..that kind of stinks for team participation ! Just my 2 cents worth ! Icon is not working ...haha
Post by: AWS on April 09, 2016, 06:36:25 PM
I never hunt summer coyotes on public land, they have every much right to the small and big game as I do. But then I don't shoot coyotes and leave them lay either, northern winter coyotes are worth something and even southern winter coyotes look good made into things.
I guess I'm an odd ball as I don't see where any killing of things should be a competition, if there is any competition it should be between you and the animal. Some of my favorite memories of hunts are ones the game won by outsmarting me.
Post by: fast1 on April 22, 2016, 03:01:32 PM
I'm a dog guy my self. I understand stand predation and the toll they take on game and livestock. Mid February i put the gun up, won't shot a dog if was eating the neighbors cat and could never shot a pup.
The monthly image is a pain,I don't have a printer so I have to ask to have it printed off which takes days somtimes. I hope we are all doing it for sport, it's not a money or big prize contest so I would hope everyone is honest with the scoring. As far as being singles, even tho we are a team we can still hunt alone. I've always hunted that way,but threw madness I have met a few people and actually look forward to getting together with teammates and going out. I've met some neat people who enjoy the sport as much as I do.
Drop the image,have a current team sign,lose the prizes and just have fun. We all know gringo has a breeding facility anyways! :chuckle: Rules, money and prizes at times takes away the enjoyment of the sport.
Post by: TheHunt on April 23, 2016, 08:21:43 AM