1st Coyote.......Finally!

sims5 · January 13, 2011, 10:59:29 PM

Started hunting coyotes last winter and called one in the first time and my AR went click instead of bang, my fault! After about 30 more stands and not seeing or hearing anything, I decided to try going out tonight. This is only the second night attempt. Played Female Coyote Howl/Bark on my FoxPro Spitfire for about 1 minute, switched to Cal's Kitten and in less than 2 minutes had 2 coyotes running towards the call. I think they must have winded me cause the 1st one made a U turn, I then flipped on my light on my AR and it stopped broadside at about 65 yards. One shot was all it took, went about 45 yards and crashed. I switched to pup distress, trying to get the second one to come back, but it was gone. Here are a few pictures for you. He weighed about 30-35lbs. Now to get him to the taxidermist. Thanks to all of you for the tips and advice, looking forward to getting many more coyotes in the future.

securpro · January 13, 2011, 11:25:43 PM

Congrats on your 1st coyote

I bet it wont be your last

I was hooked after my first and have enjoy every second of it! Glad to see you hung in there

slagmaker · January 14, 2011, 01:27:08 AM

Congrats on first fur.. Nothing like it.

golfertrout · January 14, 2011, 03:20:08 AM

thats awesome and good job

did they bark or howl coming in or was they silent? if i ever get out of this fish infested place im gonna do some coyote hunting

Bills Custom Calls · January 14, 2011, 04:31:26 AM

Way to go Chad

Congrats on your first

HaMeR · January 14, 2011, 06:31:23 AM

Almost the same thing happened to me on my 1st hunt & hooked me as well. I didn't even get a shot tho. I have been lucky enough to shoot a couple since then & it's a real rush everytime. Congratulations on the 1st of hopefully many coyotes. And that is a fine looking furred up critter.

Carolina Coyote · January 14, 2011, 06:33:56 AM

A well deserved Coyote, that's one you will never forget.

cc

coyote101 · January 14, 2011, 07:46:46 AM

Congratulations on a great hunt.

Pat

pitw · January 14, 2011, 07:48:47 AM

Congrats on the coyote

. The self satisfying click eh

I remember them well.

iahntr · January 14, 2011, 08:58:18 AM

I bet you were pumped ! Congratulations to ya !!

weedwalker · January 14, 2011, 09:19:55 AM

Congradulations on your 1st.

Nice looking coyote.

KySongDog · January 14, 2011, 09:26:31 AM

Congrats on your 1st! You'll be back for more.

kyfuzzyface · January 14, 2011, 10:02:23 AM

Congratulations !! You never forget your first

sims5 · January 14, 2011, 12:23:40 PM

Thanks guys.

He came in quiet, along with the other one. Man that would be really cool to have got a double and the 1st on the same stand.

Anybody have any pictures or where to look for shoulder mount options, thinking the full body mount might be more than I want to spend.

John_NY · January 14, 2011, 01:21:18 PM

Congrats on the first coyote. I hope you froze it or got it to a Taxidermist. Predator hides have a tendency to slip. I don't know what state you are in so you might want to check here http://www.taxidermy.net/taxidermists/tlinks.html to see if you can find a good taxi close by.

Good luck
John

FinsnFur · January 14, 2011, 02:29:38 PM

Quote from: sims5 on January 13, 2011, 10:59:29 PM
looking forward to getting many more coyotes in the future.

Not as much as WE ARE!

Congrats on a job well done

vvarmitr · January 14, 2011, 02:42:23 PM

Way to go!

Got my first one mounted too.
You'll be so glad you did.

pitw · January 14, 2011, 02:56:41 PM

Quote from: vvarmitr on January 14, 2011, 02:42:23 PM
Got my first one mounted too.

You made that sound like work

did you have to wait for it to thaw first

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Biscuit · January 14, 2011, 09:41:18 PM

Congrats on the first and hope you have plenty more.

Frogman · January 16, 2011, 06:34:26 PM

WTG!! It's still exciting even after you get a few more down!! Thanks for the story and pictures!

Jim