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Title: Westside weather and coyotes
Post by: 7mmfan on December 21, 2016, 11:43:09 AM
I'm playing with the idea of going out to do some predator hunting close to home in Puget Sound. I've got a few spots that I see lots of sign when deer hunting, so I'm going to start there. What I'm wondering, is if the weather has a significant effect on coyotes, cougars, bobcats, etc... willingness to play. Will they come as well in the rain as on nice days? I know calm clear days allow the sound to travel better, but other than that, is there a reason to focus on those days primarily?
Title: Re: Westside weather and coyotes
Post by: jjaba on December 21, 2016, 05:08:25 PM
I've called some in the rain.  opening day deer season this year was pouring to say the least and the yotes were singing..
good luck.

Title: Re: Westside weather and coyotes
Post by: hunter399 on December 21, 2016, 06:22:17 PM
Trying here on east side no luck yet,but good luck with your hunt,I do think some days are better than others but don't know why.
Title: Re: Westside weather and coyotes
Post by: DaveMonti on January 05, 2017, 09:39:25 PM
7mmfan,
Did you ever get out to hunt coyotes on the West side?  I'm North of Monroe and have thought about getting out myself, but never hunted them. 
Title: Re: Westside weather and coyotes
Post by: 7mmfan on January 06, 2017, 08:28:16 AM
I haven't yet. I went out and scouted an area on the last snowfall and found plenty of sign. I just haven't had the time recently to get out. Even found a recent deer kill, whether by coytoes or not, they were taking full advantage of it. I really need a better coyote caliber weapon, so I don't have to haul my 7 mag around!
Title: Re: Westside weather and coyotes
Post by: DaveMonti on January 06, 2017, 08:17:53 PM
I've got a few 25-06s and a .243 I'd like to get out and try, but I've got to do some studying on how to hunt them!
Title: Re: Westside weather and coyotes
Post by: 7mmfan on January 07, 2017, 05:05:47 PM
I have little knowledge on hunting them as well, but a guy I think we both know has a caller. Which would be beneficial. There's plenty of dogs around, just have to get them in the open.
Title: Re: Westside weather and coyotes
Post by: DaveMonti on January 07, 2017, 08:22:15 PM
Well, lets give it a go sometime. 
Title: Re: Westside weather and coyotes
Post by: 7mmfan on January 07, 2017, 08:29:31 PM
I'm game. I'm thinking the next time we get a fresh skiff of snow, could be a great time.
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