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Topic: Coyote Attributes
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Jay Nistetter
Legalize Weed, Free the Dixie Chicks
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posted July 29, 2003 03:50 PM
No argument there Cal.
I was thinking and sometimes it really hurts but....
Back in the late 70's and early 80's it was considered a bad day if two of us out calling didn't call in at least 10 or 11 shootable coyotes on an average. Some days more, some less. That includes the ones that would have counted as "shootable" had we been alert and ready 100% of the time instead of our usual fiddle-farting around. (Just seeing a coyote trotting across a field while driving along doesn't count unless we stop and actually call the thing back in.)
Nowadays it seems as though a good day of calling (sun up to sundown) only nets in 4 to 6 shootable dogs on an average. Again, sometimes more and sometimes less.
Clarification: Sometimes doubles and triples come in and there is no chance at bagging all of them, BUT they were all readily at some point in time "shootable". Just because we chose different dogs to shoot at doesn't mean the others weren't shootable.
So... having said all that...
Does anybody else feel that way?
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Understanding the coyote is not as important as knowing where they are.
I usually let the fur prime up before I leave 'em lay.
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Leonard
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posted July 29, 2003 06:31 PM
Jay, I guess you are right, at least in those readily accessable areas.
I think the key is to channel your efforts into the most active times and pay attention to the moon phases. Now is the time to develop those honey holes, like the one's you thought would be there forever.
Personally, I have been guilty of driving bad "roads" for four hours, just to reach prime areas. The difference in results is staggering.
Good hunting. LB
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EL BEE Knows It All and Done It All.
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Jay Nistetter
Legalize Weed, Free the Dixie Chicks
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posted January 12, 2005 11:54 AM
I had forgotten about this discussion and still find it interesting.
Wondering if anyone has had a change of heart or comments from some new experts.
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Understanding the coyote is not as important as knowing where they are.
I usually let the fur prime up before I leave 'em lay.
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lupus caninus
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posted January 12, 2005 05:19 PM
Jay,
I'm no expert but I think the best thing going for them is they don't taste good. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Yellerdog
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posted January 12, 2005 07:45 PM
Fascinating discussion! I'm glad you brought this one back up Jay, I had never read this thread before.
After two and half pages of discussion I think lupus caninus may have nailed it. Although I'll have to take his word on how they taste!
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Lee Smith
Remember, we meet at dawn.
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