-400%....

centerfire_223 · October 02, 2010, 09:48:48 AM

I finally got out and started my 2010 season off this morning.

First stand of the year, I went to a place that I have killed several coyotes in years past but this year it has grown up a little more than normal. I wasn't really satisfied of my stand location when I sat down but it has always worked out. I took out a call that I have never used before, the crack pipes twin brother. Within 5 seconds I had a really really dark coyote come blasting in running Mach IV. He came through so fast I couldn't even get the shotgun on him. As I got up on my knees to see over the little rise in the ground, I saw two more take off. So first stand of the year, 3 coyotes called up and 0 killed; -300%!

As I moved to the next stand I had a coyote barking like crazy at me. I knew these coyotes never winded me, so I was positive they had no idea as to what spooked them. I moved on down to another stand I always and low and behold it is grown up too. This farmer is going to have to do some bush hogging. Now I was in a dilemma, find another stand or call this one from on my knees. With a coyote barking like crazy at me, I choose the knees really quick.

I started this stand out with some barks and then give it a challenge howl. Boy did that piss him off, he came charging up out of the thicket and gave me a piece of his mind. If I had of been sitting down where I could have a more solid rest I could have gotten the shot. But I didn't want to take the chance on making one smarter than they already are, so I choose not to shoot. This dog stayed down there chewing me out for at least 2 minutes. I have never had a coyote out here talk so much for so long. You could really tell he was mad.

Anyway 2 stands, 4 coyotes, 0 shoots= -400%. Hopefully the next time will be better in the killing percentage.

pitw · October 02, 2010, 10:13:23 AM

At least you are seeing them and that's the main thing.

Frogman · October 02, 2010, 10:31:43 AM

Exciting story! Thanks for sharing with us! You will get them next time.

Jim

KySongDog · October 02, 2010, 11:42:55 AM

Sounds to me like you had 400% success! It would have been nice to pull the trigger but you had lots of action. That's what matters, me thinks.

alscalls · October 02, 2010, 08:14:08 PM

Sounds like a great time!!!!

FinsnFur · October 02, 2010, 09:43:13 PM

"The crack pipes brother"

I'm glad yo hear your back out Ronnie

iahntr · October 03, 2010, 08:27:16 AM

A lotta action !
Sounds like fun !!

slagmaker · October 03, 2010, 10:44:18 AM

Sounded like you got your heart rate up at least.

Good job on getting out there!

bambam · October 03, 2010, 05:26:56 PM

good job man, don't think I could have held off like that !

weedwalker · October 03, 2010, 05:31:19 PM

Sounds like a good time even though you didn't get the shot. You're gettin 'em in anyway.

vvarmitr · October 04, 2010, 08:57:16 AM

Oh well, better luck next time.

I really lucked out & got to enjoy your tale.

Thanks for sharing it w/ us Ronnie.

Carolina Coyote · October 04, 2010, 05:02:27 PM

Sorry That I was not able to go with you Partner but maybe next time, we need to plan a Georgia trip, lots of Coyote sign on the Wanderosia, have trail camera pictures all over the place. It really sucks when you call them in and can't get a shot but they will still be there. cc

JohnP · October 05, 2010, 07:02:38 PM

You made two stands more than I have and seen four more coyotes than I have. Sounds to me like your off to a good start.