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Wiley E
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posted March 09, 2008 06:54 AM
I had seen him on a number of occasions. The stealthy old coyote that had slain numerous sheep and left many more in compromising positions with his version of the "rear naked choke". Usually I would only catch a fleeting glimpse of this coyote as he reached the cover of the Cheyenne River breaks and the accompanying inaccessible tribal grounds. Being cognizant of our new direction within our ADC program properly named, "no sheep left behind", I had to take this coyote down. For lack of a better name, I named him Manson.
Manson had avoided my traps, snares, and M-44s. Manson had developed a kill pattern and seemed to hit every third night. Like most serial killers, he couldn't help but leave his mark near what remained of his dismembered victims. He would leave a shiny slippery black turd with a diameter not unlike the chubbiest of Cuban cigars. He had also developed an uncanny sphincter control factor that allowed him to deposit these trophies near my trap sets adding insult to injury. I had to stop Manson's beating heart.
I could only think of one way to kill Manson and that was to snipe his ass on the way back to his sanctuary. In the dark of the night, I carried my H&S Precision .243 with 6.5 x 20 Leupold, M1 turrets, Varmint Reticle, Harris Bipod, Rear Stock rest, Butler Creek scope caps, and taped on ballistics chart. I had my "hatch pads" on, my Kings camo, my Swarovskis were strapped to my chest, my Leica range finder strapped to my side, and my best assortment of coyote calls including the infamous "estrous chirp" (spoken in hushed and reverend tones). I was dressed for the cover of Cosmocaller.
I approached my intended stand from down wind. Ed Sceery would not have been proud. As the sun started to cast light shadows towards my destination, I crawled into position. As I scanned the area, what to my wandering eyes should appear but Manson heading back to his sanctuary licking his chops and drinking a ……V8. Never was much good at poetry. Quietly I ranged him at 450 yards as he headed towards a large patch of little bluestem grass on the edge of the Cheyenne River breaks. I had only one chance and that was to get him to appear from this cover enough to offer me a clear shot before he headed into a nearby draw that led to the breaks.
I was concerned that this bad boy might have heard the common "wabbit scweam" before and not having the time to set up my WT, I thought about giving the old pup distress when I remembered a recent razzle dazzle article I had read which talked about a foolproof, silver bullet sound called the "Estrous Chirp". From this article, I was convinced that this was the sound to get coyotes to do everything but shoot themselves. I thought what the heck. I've only got one chance here. I readied my rifle towards the area I expected Manson to appear then reached in my pocket and pulled out my "Estrous Chirp" call. This was a do or die situation. This call had to work. Certainly old dog Manson would recognize the sound of a female coyote begging for the skin flute. Without a moments hesitation, I gave 4 quick huffs on the Estrous Chirp call to imitate the largest bird chirp you ever heard. It sounded perfect to me. To my amazement, the strangest thing occurred. Manson turned and ran as hard as he could to the sanctuary of the Cheyenne River Breaks and I never got the shot.
Must have did something wrong huh?
~SH~
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posted March 09, 2008 07:16 AM
Dumbass......
If you would have came from the upwind and misted him..........
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TRnCO
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posted March 09, 2008 07:45 AM
Yip, no hope in ever killin' that coyote now. Should've stuck to the "sniper" plan and used some of that high falutin' long range tactical gear and shot his ass when you had the chance!! ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
Hopefully leason learned, don't beleive everything you read on the interenet or in a magazine! ![[Eek!]](eek.gif) ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Wiley E
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posted March 09, 2008 07:58 AM
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Dumbass......
If you would have came from the upwind and misted him..........
Ya think? LOL!
~SH~
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Cdog911
"There are some ideas so absurd only an intellectual could believe them."--George Orwell.
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posted March 09, 2008 08:23 AM
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Must have did something wrong huh?
Yep. Musta.
Cool name for a coyote though.
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csmithers
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posted March 09, 2008 08:25 AM
Little did you know, Manson had just finished reading the same chirping article.
Was the V8 his version of cover scent?
You didn't chew your Gumoflage that morning?
[ March 09, 2008, 08:28 AM: Message edited by: smithers ]
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TA17Rem
Hello, I'm the legendary Tim Anderson, Field Marshall, Southern Minneesota Sector
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posted March 09, 2008 09:29 AM
Good read Scott. Like the others said you should of just sniped Manson..
On my first trip out there this year i thought i was really going to hammer the coyotes. I had three different versions of the chirp recorded on my BC. and i gave it a honest try on the 3-day trip. I called to four different coyotes and all four could care less about the chirp. I came to the conclusion that if i was hunting in a high populated area like texas or Az. the coyotes there would come to just about any sound a caller makes even the chirps. Would they come in for sex, No! i believe they would respond out of curiosity or for food. Keep after Manson you'll get him soon and leave the plane at home i think Manson deserves better.. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif) T.A..
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Leonard
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posted March 09, 2008 09:33 AM
Well, I sure as hell hope this is "to be continued"? JHC! Famous professional coyote hunter gets punked by serial sheep killing coyote? Estrus chirps? That's your secret weapon? Give me a break! I think you should get one of those cool coyote decoys next. Ask Lance for a few pointers.
Good hunting. LB
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Leonard
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posted March 09, 2008 09:35 AM
Tim, in Texas, I've heard squeaking brake drums will call coyotes?
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R.Shaw
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posted March 09, 2008 10:12 AM
I have never heard any brakes squeak louder than Quinton's. We didn't have much luck with that sound. Maybe we needed to use a pumping action instead of constant pressure. LOL.We found our best get-to-look sound was simply starting the truck.
Randy
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csmithers
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posted March 09, 2008 11:41 AM
Seriously, even though this may have been written in jest, it does showcase the fact that Wiley has some serious writing skill and one hell of a sense of irony and humor...
Rah, Rah, sis boom bah!
I was dressed for the cover of Cosmocaller.
Like most serial killers, he couldn't help but leave his mark near what remained of his dismembered victims. He would leave a shiny slippery black turd with a diameter not unlike the chubbiest of Cuban cigars.
These few lines in particular made me feel like I was there in the field next to you. I could actually smell AND TASTE the turd and feel its consistency...
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Leonard
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posted March 09, 2008 12:56 PM
Yeah, and if you were honest, taste. Yum!
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varmit hunter
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posted March 09, 2008 02:14 PM
"Must have did something wrong huh."
Scott surly you are use to that by now. I am.
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Paul Melching
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posted March 09, 2008 04:20 PM
Damn Scott dontcha know it three chirps not four!
Graet tale let us know how it turns out, at least with the mist ya smell like coyote huntin.
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stevecriner
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posted March 09, 2008 05:44 PM
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I called to four different coyotes and all four could care less about the chirp. I came to the conclusion that if i was hunting in a high populated area like texas or Az. the coyotes there would come to just about any sound a caller makes even the chirps. Would they come in for sex, No! i believe they would respond out of curiosity or for food.
Yah thats right for sure. We all know them coyotes out there are so much easier to work than the ones in SD,MO,OK,or other states that are not out west. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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CindyTraps
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posted March 10, 2008 05:50 AM
Hi Scott!
That was a great read Scott, should have ambushed em! ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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NASA
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posted March 10, 2008 10:58 AM
Scott, thanks for sharing that side of you that most people never knew existed. Don't worry, this revelation won't affect your credibility one iota. I've always thought you were much more entertaining in person than your internet persona. Please, continue the saga of Manson. He has to be good for at least two more installments.
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coyote whacker
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posted March 10, 2008 05:15 PM
Maybe just maybe manson was a limp wrist ed coyote? Instead of the estrus chirp you should have tried the testosterone chirp? A little lower pitch with a lot of hand/wrist gesture, He may have just ran you over? One will never know?
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Q-Wagoner
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posted March 14, 2008 05:23 PM
Hindsight is 20/20 they say but I probably would have taken the chance and barked at the coyote. He would have stopped and I would have promptly missed him. LOL Joking aside I think I have a recording laying around here of a South African jackals version of the “chirp.” My friend in Africa recorded this sound in a Jackal pin during denning season. He loves the sound. In fact he ***** his recordings to other Jackal callers all over Africa but he kept this sound just for himself for many years. It was an Ace in the hole call for departing jackal. I have on video where he used the sound to call back the mate of a jackal that he had just shot. If I can dig up this sound I will have to play it for one of the resident experts on the subject to see if the sound is like that of a coyote.
Good hunting.
Q,
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