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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: WantingCoyotes on May 14, 2012, 02:43:46 PM

Title: Places to hunt coyotes.
Post by: WantingCoyotes on May 14, 2012, 02:43:46 PM: Hello to all, I am trying to get into coyote hunting. I have been around firearms my whole life, but have not gotten into hunting very much yet. So i have decided to head out and look for some dogs. I have calls and a gun, now i just need a place and some tips. All help is welcome. Thanks.
Title: Re: Places to hunt coyotes.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on May 14, 2012, 02:55:01 PM: Are you looking for a certain area? Like eastside vs westside? For westside I see them in the roads or in clearcuts. Calling is effective, but with all the baby critters about to be born, it might be less effective (they will have more, real things to chase). Heard there are some really big ones on the eastside.
Title: Re: Places to hunt coyotes.
Post by: Gringo31 on May 14, 2012, 03:03:15 PM: Welcome to the site!

If you are real serious about learning to be a coyote hunter and have the means, I'd call or PM someone on here like Jerry Malbeck. It may cost you a few bucks, but your learning curve will spike and you will save a pile of time, energy and money learning things the ol' fashoned way of trial and error. :twocents:
Title: Re: Places to hunt coyotes.
Post by: WantingCoyotes on May 14, 2012, 05:56:52 PM: I live on the west side of the mountains, over by Olympia for those familiar with the area.
Title: Re: Places to hunt coyotes.
Post by: rynokron on May 14, 2012, 08:34:13 PM: Start by looking for public land within acceptable driving range. People will give you plenty of help, but not so willing to share "thier" spots. Alot of research and legwork goes into find good land to hunt.
Title: Re: Places to hunt coyotes.
Post by: WantingCoyotes on May 14, 2012, 09:55:23 PM: Quote from: rynokron on May 14, 2012, 08:34:13 PM
Start by looking for public land within acceptable driving range. People will give you plenty of help, but not so willing to share "thier" spots. Alot of research and legwork goes into find good land to hunt.

This may seem like a silly question. But, if i come upon a spot that looks good to me, how can i be sure if it is okay to hunt there or not?
Title: Re: Places to hunt coyotes.
Post by: Biggerhammer on May 14, 2012, 10:13:57 PM: Quote from: WantingCoyotes on May 14, 2012, 09:55:23 PM
Quote from: rynokron on May 14, 2012, 08:34:13 PM
Start by looking for public land within acceptable driving range. People will give you plenty of help, but not so willing to share "thier" spots. Alot of research and legwork goes into find good land to hunt.

This may seem like a silly question. But, if i come upon a spot that looks good to me, how can i be sure if it is okay to hunt there or not?

Google-Fu... ;)
Title: Re: Places to hunt coyotes.
Post by: fair-chase on May 14, 2012, 10:41:02 PM: Quote from: WantingCoyotes on May 14, 2012, 09:55:23 PM
This may seem like a silly question. But, if i come upon a spot that looks good to me, how can i be sure if it is okay to hunt there or not?

Find out who the landowner is through one of these resources....

1. County Assessors Website
2. WDFW GoHunt Maps (http://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/gispublic/apps/gohunt/gohuntJSP/startup.jsp)
3. BLM Ownership Maps (http://www.blm.gov/or/pubroom/mapsales.php)
4. DNR Ownership Maps (http://www.dnr.wa.gov/BusinessPermits/Pages/PubMaps.aspx) More DNR Maps (http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RecreationEducation/Pages/PubMaps.aspx)

Then contact said landowner and inquire about any rules or restrictions.