Post by: NCnewbie on November 30, 2009, 03:20:36 PM
I'm not part of a team yet but would really like to get out and do some Coyote hunting this Winter. I live in Spokane on the South Hill but just moved here a little over a year ago and am looking for somewhere fairly local to shoot dogs. I got my first deer this year and would like to bag my first coyote as well. I'm working up a good coyote load in my .22-250 and would sure like to break it in this coming month. Any suggestions on where to look for the dogs at?
Post by: coop2424 on November 30, 2009, 03:33:43 PM
Post by: robb92 on December 02, 2009, 01:39:41 PM
Post by: Straight Shooter on December 02, 2009, 03:39:32 PM
Post by: MasterMisser on December 04, 2009, 01:01:42 PM
Post by: coop2424 on December 04, 2009, 01:12:28 PM
Post by: MasterMisser on December 04, 2009, 01:44:21 PM
Post by: coop2424 on December 04, 2009, 01:59:58 PM
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on December 04, 2009, 02:01:11 PM
Post by: coop2424 on December 04, 2009, 02:02:20 PM
I may be heading out this weekend as well. Not sure where yet though.
Yeah I don't know where either. I may just go knock on doors...
Post by: MasterMisser on December 04, 2009, 02:05:34 PM
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on December 04, 2009, 02:07:06 PM
im gonna hunt sunday and monday for sure. maybe sat night :dunno:
I was thinking Sunday as well. Do you ahve a spotlight? I want to do some night hunting but don't have a light.
Post by: MasterMisser on December 04, 2009, 02:12:15 PM
im gonna hunt sunday and monday for sure. maybe sat night :dunno:
I was thinking Sunday as well. Do you ahve a spotlight? I want to do some night hunting but don't have a light.
well i HAD one but i think my wife threw it out thinking it didnt work anymore, i remember Bitc*ing about it being broke... just trying to line her so i could buy a new one. so as of right now... NO!
Post by: coop2424 on December 04, 2009, 02:16:19 PM
im gonna hunt sunday and monday for sure. maybe sat night :dunno:
I was thinking Sunday as well. Do you ahve a spotlight? I want to do some night hunting but don't have a light.
well i HAD one but i think my wife threw it out thinking it didnt work anymore, i remember Bitc*ing about it being broke... just trying to line her so i could buy a new one. so as of right now... NO!
Looks like that is a good reason to go buy a new one...
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on December 04, 2009, 02:18:31 PM
Post by: MasterMisser on December 04, 2009, 02:24:09 PM
Post by: Machias on December 04, 2009, 02:27:16 PM
Post by: CoryTDF on December 04, 2009, 02:27:16 PM
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on December 04, 2009, 02:35:29 PM
well i am game. but who has the light?
I'll start looking soon.
Post by: MasterMisser on December 04, 2009, 02:36:22 PM
Use a candle and a mirror :dunno: J/K that would be to bright. :chuckle:something tells me you have tried this tactic
Post by: MasterMisser on December 04, 2009, 02:37:59 PM
well im looking into one of the two machias brought up. honestly im waiting to go with him to see how they work before i pull the trigger on a $270 light.well i am game. but who has the light?
I'll start looking soon.
Post by: coop2424 on December 04, 2009, 02:43:33 PM
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on December 04, 2009, 02:46:46 PM
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_101480____SearchResults (http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_101480____SearchResults)
Post by: MasterMisser on December 04, 2009, 02:55:35 PM
How does this one look?i think i would spend 20 more and get the primos one that mounts directly to your scope! this way if your out on your own you dont need to hold the light!
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_101480____SearchResults (http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_101480____SearchResults)
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on December 04, 2009, 02:57:56 PM
How does this one look?i think i would spend 20 more and get the primos one that mounts directly to your scope! this way if your out on your own you dont need to hold the light!
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_101480____SearchResults (http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_101480____SearchResults)
I had a scope mounted one and didn't like it. Had a wicked glare that really messed with seeing through the scope.
Post by: MasterMisser on December 04, 2009, 02:59:44 PM
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on December 04, 2009, 03:03:41 PM
Post by: Machias on December 04, 2009, 03:32:57 PM
Post by: Machias on December 04, 2009, 03:36:53 PM
http://www.ambientsw.com/mocyc-9ws.html
Cyclops $49.99
http://www.nativeoutdoors.com/cyclops.html
Post by: Machias on December 06, 2009, 10:31:37 PM
http://www.unitedmountaincurassociation.com/smartlight.htm
Post by: KTMSMOKER on December 10, 2009, 07:23:57 PM
Post by: Machias on December 11, 2009, 01:29:04 PM
I got my Smart Light last night and the hand held spotlight, VERY nice, I'll be putting it to the test in the next couple of days. Only bad thing is the lens covers did not come with it, so I ordered a red and an amber lens and they should be here in a couple of days. Several guys have said they had good luck without the lenses, however my confidence is not as high without the lenses. BUT I'm itching to try these out so I may end up hunting a couple of nights without the lens covers. I'll let you know how it goes.
Post by: calib on December 20, 2009, 10:15:11 AM
Post by: Bigbuckhunter_1996 on December 21, 2009, 06:14:18 PM
Post by: FALFire on December 21, 2009, 07:09:09 PM
If you fail to have, in most cases, written permission you will at least be reported to the Sheriffs Dept. There are way too many cattle ranches out past Turnbull and besides, Turnbull is a "NO HUNTING" wildlife refuge area.
I work with many of the ranchers and not one of them would appreciate anyone shooting at eyes with a light and not one of them that I know, will allow any night hunting. Ranchers don't like losing cattle as it is and if you are reckless and end up shooting livestock you'll really be pissing some people off.
You better be right or you may end up being the hunted.
I used to do a lot of night hunting back in the 70's but it was all in the California deserts when homes were 10 to 20 miles or more apart and nothing else out there but sage and cactus. It's different in Washington with much of the land being private and leased out to ranchers. Much of the land is owned by one party and leased to one or more for hunting rights or cattle ground. Just be certain of what is out there, even on the neighboring ground.
Before you go out slingin' a light around be sure to get written permission from those in charge and keep it with you while hunting, cause someone may be asking you a lot of questions.
You may also want to think about how well you like being ordered out of your vehicle at gun point and laying face down in the dirt or mud for a very long time until things get sorted out. Yes night hunting is legal, but cops handle things differently than you may think or appreciate.
Post by: Machias on December 21, 2009, 07:22:47 PM
Unless you know the land owner of the ground you will be hunting on and have permission to be there you will likely get shot at if you are out there just slingin' a spot light around and shooting where you have no permission to be.
If you fail to have, in most cases, written permission you will at least be reported to the Sheriffs Dept. There are way too many cattle ranches out past Turnbull and besides, Turnbull is a "NO HUNTING" wildlife refuge area.
I work with many of the ranchers and not one of them would appreciate anyone shooting at eyes with a light and not one of them that I know, will allow any night hunting. Ranchers don't like losing cattle as it is and if you are reckless and end up shooting livestock you'll really be pissing some people off.
You better be right or you may end up being the hunted.
I used to do a lot of night hunting back in the 70's but it was all in the California deserts when homes were 10 to 20 miles or more apart and nothing else out there but sage and cactus. It's different in Washington with much of the land being private and leased out to ranchers. Much of the land is owned by one party and leased to one or more for hunting rights or cattle ground. Just be certain of what is out there, even on the neighboring ground.
Before you go out slingin' a light around be sure to get written permission from those in charge and keep it with you while hunting, cause someone may be asking you a lot of questions.
You may also want to think about how well you like being ordered out of your vehicle at gun point and laying face down in the dirt or mud for a very long time until things get sorted out. Yes night hunting is legal, but cops handle things differently than you may think or appreciate.
Dang dude where did that rant come from? I have been night hunting around Cheney and west of here for the last 14 years. Never ONCE been checked, I don't drive around and sling my light all over the place. I think he was just telling the guy a general area on where to look, not suggesting he hunt Turnbull. Oh and several guys allow night hunting. I always approach them about hunting coyotes and then once they know I'm safe I talk to them about night hunting, rarely get turned down. Of course I also mostly only use a shotgun.
Post by: FALFire on December 21, 2009, 07:44:57 PM
Likely not!
My advice for any hunter is to be certain to get permission and most preferably written permission to hunt any ground. I didn't mean for my response to be threatening or a rant, just a friendly gesture and wise decision for anyone wanting to try something new. Get it right the first time and reduce the risk of a potentially bad experience. By the way, does everyone on these boards know what Turnbull is? Possibly, but then again it would be a waste of a newbies time to take a trip out there and find out it's off limits to any hunting.
You say, you always ask permission, you actually may be a very rare breed, many hunters never ask for permission, they just assume it's all good. I can't tell you how many times I've heard ranchers and farmers talk about running off trespassers from their land, it happens all too often.
Post by: KTMSMOKER on December 22, 2009, 06:43:30 PM
Kidding, its kinda funny how many people do things that are very illegal, think they can caim ignorance, and i reality would loose their a$$ if they got caught. I'm just sayin.
Post by: Machias on December 22, 2009, 06:54:35 PM
You say, you always ask permission, you actually may be a very rare breed, many hunters never ask for permission, they just assume it's all good. I can't tell you how many times I've heard ranchers and farmers talk about running off trespassers from their land, it happens all too often.
I hope I'm not a rare breed when it comes to respecting landowners rights and their property. I hope in reality it's the other way around. Sorry if I misunderstood what, or actually how, you were talking above, my mistake, only thing I hate about the computer, you can't see the glint in someones eye or the half grins to know when they are angry or just giving good advice.
Post by: KTMSMOKER on December 22, 2009, 07:00:12 PM
Mt was supposta be "my", not calling people from montana dorks or anything, sorry :P
Post by: FALFire on December 22, 2009, 07:03:34 PM
You say, you always ask permission, you actually may be a very rare breed, many hunters never ask for permission, they just assume it's all good. I can't tell you how many times I've heard ranchers and farmers talk about running off trespassers from their land, it happens all too often.
I hope I'm not a rare breed when it comes to respecting landowners rights and their property. I hope in reality it's the other way around. Sorry if I misunderstood what, or actually how, you were talking above, my mistake, only thing I hate about the computer, you can't see the glint in someones eye or the half grins to know when they are angry or just giving good advice.
I look at it as friendly rebuttal, that's all. It's all good :IBCOOL:
Post by: littletoes on December 24, 2009, 03:48:08 PM
I've been in 'yote turneys before, where 90% of the folks went west of town. I could be real sure most didn't have permission to hunt many of those areas.
And as you say, so many ask for permission, and years and years later expect to "still" have permission, or be able to bring anyone they want to that same property.
I call every year, and if I haven't called, I don't hunt that property. Some of the owners have even told me I don't have to call each year, but I told them that's just the way I am.
I have permission to hunt 50,000+ acres in that area. Does that count?