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Anybody who doesn't think eastern coyote hunting is different just needs to look at these figures:
Total hunters registerd--->4373
Total coyotes killed--->102
And dogs were the most used hunting style. Although no info about which type hunting was most successful.

I doubt any western contest has had over 4000 entrants. And less than one coyote per 40 hunters is a low that has probably never been seen west of the Mississippi.

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Actually, 102 coyote turned in is a very high ##, not know if it is the record . Most years, you see numbers under 50, mostly in the 30's. 102 is a exceptional year.

Another point is most of the hunters participating are not your die hard predator hunter. The majority are your deer hunters. That is why you see yotes shot w/a .270. The other group that run dogs are the most sucessful.

Personally, I am not a real big fan of prize hunts. Money brings out the worst in people. The validity of these contests are questionable. Lets face it, how far would you go on a chance to win 10k??
 

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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on May 22, 2005, 10:41 AM:
 
Welcome to the New Huntmasters, 222. Glad to have you on board.

Regarding attendance on that hunt. Just a vague recolection on my part, but it seems to me that one year, a while back, the kill was something closer to FIVE animals, with 5,000 participants?

Maybe that was before the dogs?

Good hunting. LB
 

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Posted by Melvin (Member # 634) on May 22, 2005, 12:45 PM:
 
CBGC...I can't seem to be able to transfer a picture here'even had my daughter inlaw try...Don't know why?..maybe someone could help me out on that??.
 

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Posted by The Outdoor Tripp (Member # 619) on May 22, 2005, 02:08 PM:
 
I think I've seen more than 102 coyotes in my back yard. Not all at once, obviously.
 

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Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on May 23, 2005, 01:49 AM:
 
Melvin, click on the FAQ and use UBB code. LB
 

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Posted by 222 (Member # 567) on May 23, 2005, 12:36 PM:
 
Leonard, not sure when the dog runners were added or have been from day one. I do know that a lot of people were complaining that there is an advantage and the monies should be devided up differently. This year, there was an attempt on doing so.
 

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Posted by CBGC (Member # 643) on May 23, 2005, 01:48 PM:
 
Melvin if you R still having problems just email me the pick and I will post it for ya.
 

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Posted by Melvin (Member # 634) on May 23, 2005, 06:29 PM:
 
CBGC...I sent the picture to

contact@critterbustercalls.com
 

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Posted by Melvin (Member # 634) on May 23, 2005, 06:31 PM:
 
Wouldn't go through on your posted e mail?
 

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Posted by Tim Behle (Member # 209) on May 23, 2005, 07:25 PM:
 
Melvin,

How many megs is that picture? Most email servers won't accept much over 5 megs. Try reducing it to 150 ( Or less ) DPI

Then reduce the size to roughly 480 pixels ( In height ) by 640 Pixels ( In width ) width is more important than height.

If it still won't go, drop me a note and I'll send you my work addy. I'll reduce it and post it for you in about 24 hours after I get it.
 

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Posted by Melvin (Member # 634) on May 23, 2005, 07:48 PM:
 
Thanks Tim,..If CBGC can't get it up there i will get back with you...I might have to rescan it,it didn't look to clear.
 

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Posted by CBGC (Member # 643) on May 24, 2005, 02:55 AM:
 
Melvin's 55 pounder (Big Old Dog)


 

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Posted by 2dogs (Member # 649) on May 24, 2005, 04:58 AM:
 
Melvin,

That big boy, looks to be full of feral-cats!
 

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Posted by Rich Higgins (Member # 3) on May 24, 2005, 06:58 AM:
 
Details, Melvin, details! I've never seen a live coyote that big. Share the details.
Stand selection? Wind? Sun? Call used? Time on stand? Did he trot in? or sneak in on his belly?
 

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Posted by Melvin (Member # 634) on May 24, 2005, 03:19 PM:
 
First i want to thank CBGC for posting the picture for me.Thanks CBGC

We made 2 setups that morning,the first was roughly 10 miles from the second setup,from which i took the large coyote. Action was fast that morning,it was very cold,about 20 deg.,the sky was clear and the wind was coming out of the north west between 5-10 miles per hr. The first coyote i called in that morning was a nice large male,and never thought i was gone to kill an even larger one later, (setting up at the 2nd. stand.)

The day before, i seen large coyote tracks, leading off the dirt road, onto a trail,leading into a huckle berry thicket. Following the trail,i broke out into a small clearing. Looking around i seen 3 more trails, leading in from opposit directions 'from big timber' on the far sides of the huckle berry thicket.Not knowing which trail the coyote was using wasn't much of a problem,unless he came down the one my scent crossed(if the wind stayed out of the northwest).I picked out a large pine tree from which i would make my setup,and hoped the wind would hold. The next morning luck held out,the wind was the same direction and the setup under the pine (gave me a cross wind.)I made 3 sub dominate howls and waited.Within a minuite or so,i seen movement, coming up the trail to my left, and at an angle towards me.His head was high and he was looking for that coyote that just howled. When he stepped into the clearing, was when i knowed this was no ordenary size coyote.Well it didn't take all day to administer the coup degrace,and kill the biggest coyote i've taken so far...A tad over 55lbs.

Call-My own made howler
Method calling-Sub dominate howls
Weapon-243-85 gr.sierra loaded down
2960 ft. per sec.
 

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