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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: rasbo on November 05, 2009, 06:44:26 AM

Title: bring them in close
Post by: rasbo on November 05, 2009, 06:44:26 AM: I see all these long range shots on the dogs.Im one who loves to bring them in on top of me..I set up that way.Anyone else that way
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: Gutpile on November 05, 2009, 06:46:37 AM: I like them close as well but usually my shots average out to about 150. Last year I believe my closest was 60ish.
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: rasbo on November 05, 2009, 06:57:13 AM: the terrain has alot to do with it,as you know.In SE Idaho the area had alot of moguls and dips and such.I would set up down in those.Guys I would take out couldn't believe how close and hard they would come..Soon as I spot one I put the cross hairs on its face and follow it till the dog realizes there is something there,They stop for a brief moment,then I dot their eye..When the magpies come in and flair that's usually the same distance the odor hound will see ya..Damn I miss the high desert
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: ribka on November 05, 2009, 06:59:44 AM: Have shot a few over 200 yds, but most of my shots under 50 yds with a rifle. I usually hunt in thick stuff or on edges. With a bow, a partner calling and homemade Gilli suit, about 20 yds. Use a very soft sounding mouse squeaker to bring in under 50 yds.

I like getting close to game
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: Gutpile on November 05, 2009, 07:01:23 AM: I pretty much hunt wheat fields for yotes. They sometimes come charging but like I said they often have up at about 1-200 to check things out.
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: rasbo on November 05, 2009, 07:05:27 AM: this isn't a rant on long range shooters,just so some of ya know.I like long range shooting also just love the closeness..So far my closest is at my feet with a dog and a bob.When I was at royal city had one go over the top of my son and I couldn't get the shot off,it was way cool for my son to experience that
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: Gutpile on November 05, 2009, 07:07:51 AM: Thats good. My feelings were hurt. :'( Thought you were throwing me under the bus. Figured I wasn't good enough to be on team wet spot. :'(

Just kidding. I like it when they're close enough to see the beady little eyes searching and blinking.
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: Big10gauge on November 05, 2009, 07:21:39 AM: I don't like them close, too much chance of me screwing up, and contrary to my user name I don't use a shotgun. I'm out there to shoot coyotes. :chuckle: Shot one at about 10 feet a couple of weeks ago from the hip. My sweet spot is anywhere between 100 and 250 yrds. These pups this year are hard to stop, you could let them come in right on top of you if that's what you wanted. Of course that'll change pretty quick.
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: bearmanric on November 05, 2009, 08:03:59 AM: i dont useaully read the long shot post. mainly deer and elk. big turnoff. how many animal's were wounded. i understand in eastern washington the later it get's in the year the tougher they come in. i enjoy close up using my hand call's.my wife bought me a $1600.00 berreta extrema 2 shotgun for my birthday. it's what all the big caller's use in the desert state's. i have lot's of dead coyote and number 4 buckshot. cant wait to break it in. sunday if i would of had the shotgun on second stand would of had a nice adult coyote was to close. Rick
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: rasbo on November 05, 2009, 08:12:36 AM: that sounded like fun.All I had was a 30-06 in Idaho 125 grain through the brain..Never though about a shotgun then.Aint those critters just abut a hellofa goodtime .when I die scatter my ashes on a pile of yote crap that will piss one off for my last time :crap:
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: runamuk on November 05, 2009, 08:18:27 AM: Quote from: rasbo on November 05, 2009, 06:44:26 AM
I see all these long range shots on the dogs.Im one who loves to bring them in on top of me..I set up that way.Anyone else that way

I want to learn to do this......mostly because where I typically hunt if you are lucky you can see 50yds, usually I get myself in where I cant see my own damn feet. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: rasbo on November 05, 2009, 08:27:54 AM: Quote from: runamuk on November 05, 2009, 08:18:27 AM
Quote from: rasbo on November 05, 2009, 06:44:26 AM
I see all these long range shots on the dogs.Im one who loves to bring them in on top of me..I set up that way.Anyone else that way

I want to learn to do this......mostly because where I typically hunt if you are lucky you can see 50yds, usually I get myself in where I cant see my own damn feet. :rolleyes:

well Ill be cool on why you cant see your feet,o hell!!! either can dolly LOL.we will get out down your way soon as summer is over.look for some brush choked areas with water and a clear cut near
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: runamuk on November 05, 2009, 08:35:41 AM: Quote from: rasbo on November 05, 2009, 08:27:54 AM
Quote from: runamuk on November 05, 2009, 08:18:27 AM
Quote from: rasbo on November 05, 2009, 06:44:26 AM
I see all these long range shots on the dogs.Im one who loves to bring them in on top of me..I set up that way.Anyone else that way

I want to learn to do this......mostly because where I typically hunt if you are lucky you can see 50yds, usually I get myself in where I cant see my own damn feet. :rolleyes:

well Ill be cool on why you cant see your feet,o hell!!! either can dolly LOL.we will get out down your way soon as summer is over.look for some brush choked areas with water and a clear cut near

hardeehar..... lots of brush choked areas near me...near water....and I found some tracks last time I was out
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: Machias on November 05, 2009, 08:41:58 AM: Closer the better in my book, I like under 100 yards and if I can get them into 50 or less, makes my day!
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: Special T on November 05, 2009, 09:42:57 AM: I like the #4 buck shot give a good patter through the turkey choke i got.. I bought a Singshot/buck shot mold from the Do-it Corp and loaded up some #1-#0 with it. Havent put those through the turkey choke yet but my bro-inlaw says they put the SMACK down on those yotes!
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: bearmanric on November 05, 2009, 10:07:29 AM: I met the world calling champions from several year's ago the Shippy's out of Elko nevada. they have a shotgun on there lap and Rifle on shooting stick's. they hunt the stick stuff. heading i hope to the coast for elk hunting. Runamuk or or any one else maybe call when i get back. got 4 call order's today figure's. in 86 i called my first bobcat in at 100 yards wouldnt come closer. a 1/2 later called a old male coyote right to me shot him at under 5 yards very close. the close one's are fun. miss the old day's. Rick
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: runamuk on November 05, 2009, 11:12:37 AM: Quote from: bearmanric on November 05, 2009, 10:07:29 AM
I met the world calling champions from several year's ago the Shippy's out of Elko nevada. they have a shotgun on there lap and Rifle on shooting stick's. they hunt the stick stuff. heading i hope to the coast for elk hunting. Runamuk or or any one else maybe call when i get back. got 4 call order's today figure's. in 86 i called my first bobcat in at 100 yards wouldnt come closer. a 1/2 later called a old male coyote right to me shot him at under 5 yards very close. the close one's are fun. miss the old day's. Rick

Good luck Rick.....I am currently useless cannot study my math etc...just want to go hunt elk....lol

I do not know why I want to call them close may have to do with so many unexpected close situations with wild critters, I think it would be fun to actually be prepared for it rather than stumble over them....lol
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 05, 2009, 11:18:07 AM: i like them close to. i carry a shotgun and a rifle that way if they hang up under 250 they are toast or if they come within 60 my shotgun will eat them up love that 4 buck and tight choke.
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: bow4elk on November 05, 2009, 11:30:26 AM: Across the board, I love calling game...and to me, I get the most enjoyment/challenge in getting them in as close as possible. I'm a bowhunter and have only taken one big game animal with my 30-06, an elk, at age 15. I love the close contact and thrill of animals in close. I could probably fill a dump truck with elk and deer I didn't shoot but were inside my self-regulated 35 yard bow range. You can't tie a tag on the thrill of close encounters, but that's ok. It's still rewarding for me. I don't tag as many animals as those who hunt with multiple weapons, but that's ok. I get out of it what I want to get out of it, and that's all that matters to me. :twocents:
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: Kain on November 05, 2009, 11:33:58 AM: I like getting them close also, but for me its not really a choice anyways. I have ZERO luck calling in clear cuts. But if I find an opening in the brush or timber and put the clearcut or road on the downwind side. I see animals because they wont break cover to circle down wind.
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 05, 2009, 11:37:37 AM: i think we are all talking about yotes and predator's bow4elk not deer and elk and big game maybe we can stay on track and not get into another i could fill a dump truck up with animals rant
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: rasbo on November 05, 2009, 11:40:35 AM: Quote from: Kain on November 05, 2009, 11:33:58 AM
I like getting them close also, but for me its not really a choice anyways. I have ZERO luck calling in clear cuts. But if I find an opening in the brush or timber and put the clearcut or road on the downwind side. I see animals.
Its tuff on this side to get as many animals.I do see many people here calling from the road in trucks or standing next to them.I have a feeling that these critters here are more educated to the calls,because of this.But as the weather turns very cold these same wary call smart animals,are hungry and have to eat more to sustain the energy lost to the colder tempts,thus they will come in.Just my op on this,works in my mind...
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 05, 2009, 11:46:23 AM: I have a feeling that these critters here are more educated to the calls,because of this.But as the weather turns very cold these same wary call smart animals,are hungry and have to eat more to sustain the energy lost to the colder tempts,thus they will come in.Just my op on this,works in my mind...

well said rasbo that just what i think to, way to many stand next to there trucks and blow a call and then you have the ones that get a yote coming in and start blazin at him at 400 yards that yote is not comin in again to that call we find using a howl and pup distress works very well in areas that have had the piss calles out of it
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: bow4elk on November 05, 2009, 11:51:02 AM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on November 05, 2009, 11:37:37 AM
i think we are all talking about yotes and predator's bow4elk not deer and elk and big game maybe we can stay on track and not get into another i could fill a dump truck up with animals rant

Fair enough...not trying to derail the thread or "rant" about anything. Not sure how you interpreted my comment that way. Just stating my desire to call animals in close, which included coyotes and a few bears. Don't get too ruffled up about it, ok? :dunno:
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: tlbradford on November 05, 2009, 12:06:05 PM: The closer the better for me. I'll pass up shots in the 100-200 range in hopes of getting them into 5-10 yards for the fun of it. It results in less kills, but more fun. I just try to read their body language to gauge what my odds are for getting them closer.

I had one a few weeks ago come in within the first 30 seconds and offer me a standing 90 yard shot. I passed on it hoping it would come closer. Needless to say, as soon as I let out a lip squeek, it proceeded to turn tail and run directly away from me at mach 1. It was gone before I could get on it. I was surprised, that is usually their reaction later in the year, not in October.
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: carpsniperg2 on November 05, 2009, 12:57:07 PM: not to ruffffled up :chuckle:
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Post by: dontgetcrabs on November 05, 2009, 01:12:25 PM: Shot my first one of the year a few weeks ago at 40 feet. Was watching him in my scope at about 50 yds running straight at me, he stopped and i popped him, dropped the rifle down and looked and he was right there.
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: stumprat on November 05, 2009, 04:47:23 PM: Most of mine are shot at 50 yards or less. The last dog I got was at 19 yards.
On this side of the state my most productive spots are brushy. If they won't come out get in there with em. :tup:
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: littlebuf on November 05, 2009, 04:57:57 PM: im wanting to get one with my new bow this year.ive got a pretty good spot for this back in the timber where they run a trail. theirs also a chance of a bobby coming through there when im calling. should be fun
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: satchel3006 on November 05, 2009, 09:15:33 PM: i like calling them in close this year im going to be using the shotgun going to pattern it this weekend and hopefully next weekend ill go out coyote hunting. taking my buddy whos never been before letting him use the ar15
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: Straight Shooter on November 06, 2009, 07:25:20 AM: If you can't smell 'em... they're too far away!!! :chuckle:
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on November 06, 2009, 09:40:56 PM: I typically seem to get them into about 35 yards, where they will circle on me. I like them out at 100 or so yards though, when they stop and stare, makes it easier for a shot then one circling. The closest I've had was one sniffing my boot, also near Royal City about 10 yrs ago, I called it in from about 500 yards, and could have shot it at 100 or so, but decided to just sit still and see how far it would come. It walked right to my foot, sniffed it, growled, then I proceded to miss it with my 223, after a few 4 letter words were yelled.
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: Straight Shooter on November 07, 2009, 09:38:54 AM: Just ordered 150 rds of 50 gr V-Max for my .223 and 25 rds for 3" Federal Premium nickel plated #4 buck for my Mossberg... now, I'm ready!
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: rasbo on November 07, 2009, 11:13:56 AM: I bought 100 rounds 40 grain fmj for the 22mag.
Title: Re: bring them in close
Post by: jdb on November 07, 2009, 06:00:50 PM: ive shot way more under 100 than over.