HOME > Q&A Ask a Question 1. hi guys i was just wondering what was your guys take on the new .223 wssm. i have heard problems with loading.Also i heard rumors that winchester is either running out of business or going over seas. any ideas? thanks alot 2. Hello, I live in Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and just this year we have started to hear coyotes and have seen a couple close to my house. I would like to know when the best time is to hunt at night. Is there better times than others? 3. I noticed on your video that all your rifles are camo, including the scope and bipods. I was wondering if you painted them, used tape, or bought them that way, and what brand of rifle each of you guys use. Thanks 4. I`ve just got into yote hunting this year,during deer season I saw several.Now that I am hunting them I never see them. At night we hear them alot, but cant never call them in. I use a electric caller, could this be the problem? 5. hello I'm new to calling coyotes i live in Pa. a friend and i have been out trying to call them and we can get a pack to answer and they come in but they won't come in the extra little bit so we can see to shoot them what can we do to bring them in. 6. I use a .308 styer mountain rifle for yote hunting, I just started this.Is this a good gun for hunting. 7. Would the .204 Ruger be a good gun for Coyote Hunting... What would you suggest 8. Do you have better luck calling before, during or after a snow storm? 9. WHEN CALLING COYOTE IS IT OKAY TO CALL WITH A RABBIT DISTRESS AND AFTER AWHILE IF YOU DONT SEE ANYTHING SWITCH TO A DIFFERENT DISTRESS CALL AND MIX SOME COYOTE HOWLS IN WITH IT. 10. Do you think a decoy makes a big difference when calling coyotes that to my knowledge have not been called to ? also i see a lot of coyotes in one area but have never called one in there,wonder what the problem is? 11. Just as you said in other articles hunting eastern coyotes in much harder than western. I live in Indiana I have electonic calls thats it. We hunt at night with Red spotlights on our guns. Would there be any suggestions on how to hunt them at night how 12. I just started and i was wondering what would work better a 22 ultra mag or a 32-20. 13. Will things reflecting sunlight scare away coyotes? 14. I have a 243 how does that compare to a 22-250 and which type of e-caller do you use and really enjoyed your coyoteoverdose film 15. I hunt in the mountains of west virginia what is the best way to hunt coyotes in this terrain,it is very steep and wooded 16. When you were calling in Neb. did you have any luck shooting any grey fox? Did you use the same calls that you used for calling in yotes? 17. You said that you hunt with an ATV. How close to you drive your ATV to your set up, weather it is in the morning before sunrise or during the day when the sun is shining? 18. Hello, I live in Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and just this year we have started to hear coyotes and have seen a couple close to my house. I would like to know when the best time is to hunt at night. Is there better times than others? 19. Hello,I am from N.W. PA I am just starting to hunt coyotes and I have been told that you have to call real soft compared to the western ones. If this is true what tips do you recommend in calls, and does this mean you cannot use a howler? thank you 20. Where could I sell a coyote carcass in southeast south dakota? 21. Hi guy's. I was wondering if you could tell me were i could get info on training my Blue heeler to help with hunting coyote's? Also what do you thunk about the 220 Swift. I'm having one custom made.Also is it possible for a yote to go nocternal?? 22. I live in northern Utah and would like to know where some good places to coyote hunt are that would be fairly nearby. Thanks. 23. If you guys had about $1,000 to spend on a good gun and scope combo what would you choose? 24. I was wondering how to shoot a coyote with a shotgun and what loads i should use.i have an electronic caller with woodpecker wail,raccoon pups, kitten distress, rodent squel. what one would be best for me to use? 25. I see in the equipment list #14 is radio with earpiece. Are radios legal to use when hunting coyotes in SD? Have you ever hunted in Lyman county? Thanks Cody-Reliance,SD 26. What should i use for coyotes a 17 mag or a 32-20? thanks 27. Until I can buy a true varmint gun, I was going to use my 30/30 rifle for Coyotes. I was wandering your opinion of this and if you had an bullet choices that you would recommend for the 30/30 when coyote hunting? Nice sight. 28. What type sewing thread is best to use if you are having pelts tanned? Thank you trapper chris 29. A friend and I just started calling coyotes in the Canton & Dells areas. Have you tried calling in these areas?Do you think there's too much traffic to call during the day?Do you have any tips for a beginner?Thanks-great site. 30. I dont reload my own bullets but do you guys know of a factoy load for a 22-250 that would be tough enough for deer? Thanks. 31. Hey guys I have been really wanting to call a cougar in and I was wondering if you could give me some tips on where to set up and what calls to Use. Thanks 32. What are your opinions on the new .204? 33. I live in Northern Utah along the Wasatch Front.Coyote hunting is supposed to be good and I have scouted some good spots myself...I am wondering about who may be interested in buying off the whole carcass as I am not equipped to skin coyotes, any ideas? 34. I just bought a 243wssm and I am having a hard time with what size scope. Where I will be hunting I can see out to 400 plus yards. What power scope do you really need for a 300 yard shot? Is a 3 x 9 big enough? 35. I'm a beginner coyote hunter in SW PA and I recently purchased a foxpro 416 electric caller with remote. What is your take on the Foxpro's apposed to the other popular electronic callers. And by the way this is the best coyote site I found for tips,info. 36. Is a .22mag sufficient enough for an eastern coyote? If not what would be the best caliber to use? 37. I found a deer that had been killed by coyotes probably the night before. I was wondering how i would hunt that area and all around it? Not only that, but what calls to use and when. 38. How do you thaw out a whole coyote to skin, without the stomach rotting? 39. I am a beginner, wanting to learn how to hunt coyotes VEry bad! I have a coyote call, a dog howler, but im not sure how to use it, and i am hunting with bow.do u think its possible to get one with a bow? and how should i setup? thanks alot -Zack- 40. Currently I'm using a mouth call but I'm very new to the game and think it would benefit me to try a electronic till I get more experience with some other hunters. Is the foxpro brand the best? What model do you suggest? Are they the same with different o 41. Where can I donate or sell coyote whole carcasses in the four corners area where Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska meet? Just want to shoot 'em, don't want to skin 'em. 42. I'm trying to get into hunting coyotes in Indiana. I lip squeaked 2 into range while deer hunting, but they busted me when I moved to shoot. When is a good time to start using a howler? Is the Johnny Stewart Prey master caller a caller to start with? 43. I'm thinking about getting a 22-250 for coyotes but there isn't alot of open country (some brush and only open country is plowed fields) and shots will rarley be over 300 yards. Would a 223 be better? Thanks for the help. 44. My brother and I have had great success hunting coyotes up until Thanksgiving, killing 7 coyotes on Thanksgiving Day. Since then our success rate has went to rock bottom, even having days with no coyotes. What could the problem be? 45. I live in north ga. and i hear coyotes almost every night behind my house. But i have called with no sucess. I dont have any open fields only woods how would you set up and what calls would you use. thanks. 46. I was wondering if you guide hunts for fox and coyotes for the public? If not can you give me info on good outfitters for fox and coyotes in the east and west parts of the U.S. Thank-You 47. Hi I have a .17 Rem Mag. centerfire shooting stock Rem. 25 grain rounds. I was wondering if this is too small for coyotes. If not, what is the max effective range for this round? 48. Where could a person that snares coyotes sell them in Oklahoma? 49. I'm hunting SE MN with open farm fields bordered by woods. I've attempted to call in coyotes and fox but haven't had any luck with a caller or mouth calls. Are cover scents needed? I see that you use bolt action rifles, would a single shot work? 50. i am a 20 year old wild about coyote hunting in PA, but never had much luck with it. can you give me some advice on what calls to use and and how long to run the caller and anything else you think that would help me harvest my first coyote.Thanks 51. hello, when my dad past away 10 years ago he left me his 284 6mm.Iam wanting to use this to hunt coyotes like he did.he reloaded himself.I have no recipe,its lost.have dies no press or know how have 5 rounds left where can i find help with this thanks 52. Greetings I want to get a new rifle for coyote hunting. I live in Oregon and will be hunting in both mountainous areas and wide open areas in Oregon. I would like to know if the rifle I choose should have a heavy barrel or a standard weight barrel. 53. I live in Texas, My buddies and I are huntin the coyote in his field. We can hear them at night but they wont get to close for us to see them. Is there any good call that we could use with an electronic or maybe a different technique? THANK YA GUYS! 54. This year I was able to obtain bobcat tags, and was wondering if the kitties will fit on an adjustable coyote stretcher. 55. I've heard rave reviews(very fur friendly) about the 17 Rem.What is your stance with this Cal. I know you are tried and true 250 guys, but what is your opinion on this caliber with shots typically under 200 yards? Also, how hard on fur are you bullets? 56. What for say should you do with a few coyotes that you just shot and the fur buyer wont come buy for a few weeks, just hang them and let them freez or what thanks 57. I just bought an NEF 22-250 as coyote gun. I bought 2 boxes of remingtion 55 grain soft nosed bullets. I cannot seem to zero it in. The closest groups I can get are 4". The gun is all over the paper with a gun rest and letting the barrel cool Suggest 58. What time of the day do you recommend to be at the hunting area for the best coyote hunting? 59. Hay its getting close to that time again, and I need some new tools in my repitua,to stay on top of my game. I've herd a chicken in distress, but I don't know what kind of call to buy to memic the sound. Do you know, and what other calls would be useful. 60. Which states are you hunting the most on your pictures? 61. What can you expect the average price of a coyote pelt to make in money what about a fox or bobcat? Thank you 62. I have good luck most times except during mid December right after deer season. I live in SD also. This is concerning east river only. Do you guys notice a slow up right after deer season? 63. How far out do you think I could kill a coyote with a 223 with a good ethical kill? I'm not very good a tracking yet and i'm pretty confident in my shooting ability 64. Do you know what the Nebraska law says about baiting for coyotes? 65. Where do the Doctors stand on the use of decoys for calling in coyotes? What Kind do you use and how much do you think it improves your success ratio (if any). Out of 20 stands how many of those do you set out a decoy? Thanks! 66. Hey, what time of day do you usually start to hunt i usually like to in the mornings and never really tried any other time of day. thanks 67. what time of year do u usually start hunting, or better yet when is the best time to shoot one for the pelts 68. What would be the right amout to charge someone to go coyote hunting in southern New Mexico? And how could i start hunting lodge type thing on my ranch? 69. What do recommend for for the beginner coyote call ? I live in Massachusetts and I am in an area where there are more coyotes than people . I am just starting to get into coyote hunting and want to learn all the techniques. 70. Hey Guys, Great site!I hunt coyotes in New York and I seem never to call a coyote during the day. I hunted for two seasons and never had a coyote come to a call (howler& elect. call). Is hunting at night my only option? Thank for any help. Sam Fa 71. when and where is the best place in oregon to go coyote hunting 72. i live in oklahoma and the coyotes seem to stay hidden even though i heard them howling and barking but they won't come in. 73. hey, what type of land do u guys usually hunt, and would some broom grass mess up your shot place ment at lets say50 yards, and what type of set up do u usually do like one guy calling and another shooting or what thanks 74. hi, if you drive into your hunting area on a four wheeler would the smell of the fumes from the engine warn off any incoming predators? Thanks 75. I just started hunting coyote and am buy a new gun for it in the near future. I keep stuggling back and forth from the .22/250 and the .223 people tell me good things about both. what gun should i go with and whats a good gun maker i should consider? thx 76. Is a 204 a good coyote gun.Thanks 77. When are you going to get your movie done.Caleb Ranschau 78. I live in Lincoln County, NC. I have an AK-47 7.62x39 to scare the liberals. My question do you think a clean heart shot would leave the body in good enough shape to mount it ok or should I look for a 223 or smaller? 79. Would a 22.hornet work for coyotes? 80. What do you think about using a howler at this time of the year? Thanks 81. I am looking for a gun to hunt coyotes with.would a 17.hmr be better then a 22. mag or would a 22.hornet work better? awsome sight!! nick 82. i need help with calling coyotes i have tried a few times with no luck i now were there dens are any help? 83. At what range would you recommend to sight in a 223 ruger m77 with a 3.5-10+42 scope for coyote hunting 84. we have been hunting coyotes all winter and gotten 16 so far but in the last two weeks with mating season here or coming the action has stopped. We have tried howls with no success as we are new to the howls. what can we do? washington hunter Brian 85. I have a NEF handi rifle in 45-70 i figured i could use it for real long shots and have 2 different scopes to choose from i have a BSA big cat 1.5*4.5-42 and a guide gear 6.5*20-50 which scope would you suggest for 300 yards and out? 86. Do you guys think that a 10/22 will kill a coyote. by the way asome site. 87. I was checking out your site, (and it is a very informative site). I am just starting to hunt coyotes and I was wondering about the call you guys use. I saw on another site they do not recommend the electronic varmint calls for several reasons. As a very, 88. Is there anyway of getting some info on how to hunt coyotes in southern IL. I have called them in but not close enough.Can u give me some info. 89. Do you turn cassette tape calls on and off during the calling session or just let it play continuously? If you turn it on and off, how long each way? How about volume? Any other tips? I hunt north-eastern Missouri for coyotes. 90. Hi, I seem to be running out of luck hunting coyotes here in North eastern nebraska i have tried many different places and tactics any suggestions for getting them in? 91. hi i live in new mexico and i was wondering how do i get started on selling coyote furs who sould i talk to? 92. What do u have to say about the M77 ruger? What kind of scope would your guyz recommend a 40 or a 50. P.s. Love the website. 93. I just got a remington 700 in 7mm and Im dying to use it on some coyotes and bobcats. I would like to keep the furs. Any recommendations on loads or if I should use it at all? Also I will be within 100 yrds mostly. Thanks, and I enjoy the web site. 94. Hi, I'm wondering what would be the best time of year to go hunting for coyotes spring, summer, fall or winterand what kind of guns do u guys use 95. Hello, I just bought my first varmint gun, (a ruger 22 mag). My question is being in south west minnesota river bottom, when is the best time to hunt and where? I have the cass creek elec. predater call, which distress call should I use? Thanks, Chuck 96. I've called alot this year, it has been a learning experiance, but I am running out of places to call. How often can I return to the same place. 97. I've called a few coyotes in with a distress call, but I would like to get some action by using a howler. I haven't had any luck with this yet, so I was wondering if you could give me some tips on using a howler. Thanks, Andrew 98. Hey I'm a hunter from NE and i would like to ask what would be the best place to be for coyote hunting,shelter belt, near a creek, or in an open field and what would be a better choice of gun a savage 22-250 or a howa 22-250 99. hi jim here i live in pa we are hearing of more and more coyotes in this area i have yet to call any in i do a lot of fox hunting i was wondering if you ever use dogs and were can i get my hands on some thanks jim 100. HI, I have just bought a Ruger 204 cal.I have always shot a 22-250.what do you think of the new Ruger 204.I bought it in a Ruger VT target rifle.I am yet to shot a song dog with it,but I hope to get out soon. Thanks Brett 101. I never go calling when the wind is over about 15 mph, and that rules out about two thirds of the days here in ND. What is your approach to the wind problem - do you call anyway? 102. I'm a bowhunter and I hunt a lot in OH & PA. I see lots of sign and hear 'em a lot at night, but rarely see a coyote, only 3 in the last 4 years. I think the eastern coyotes are a lot more nocturnal. Any tips on getting 'em to show up in day lite? 103. Would you recommed a 243. for coyote hunting? 104. I live in a faming community in the foothills of NC.Over the past couple of years the coyote population has started to becme a real problem.What are some tactics and I can use to get rid of these varmints.I have lost three calves so far this year. R.D. 105. Hi, i was wondering what time would you recomend to hunt during the spring time in northeastern NE 106. i live in east tennessee and have permision for 300 acres. fields with ridges in the middle with draws. First time setup called one in and missed hit a branch DUH!in my stand using rabbit and group recording of yotes.any ideas 2nd time no joy 107. Hi, I am 16 years old and am very interested in hunting coyotes. Baiting for coyotes is perfectly legal in my state and i have obtained all the necessary permits. What kinds of bait would you suggest i use? Thank you Robert 108. I use a 22-250 rem to hunt coyote and fox and I want to save the fur. What kind of bullets should I reload for fox and what kind of bullets should I reload for coyote? 109. i am 16 years old and is start to call in coyotes and was wondering what tips and techniques you could offer for a beginner. i am north MO. if that makes a difference. Such as calling how long and how often. 110. Hey can you kill a coyote at 50-100 yards with a 22 mag.? 111. I was woundering about a .243 for coyotes. I'm buying a coyote rifle but would like something that could handle a deer as well. Would this work?. I would like minimal damage to the pelts. Thanks 112. I know that there is no bag limit to hunt coyote in idaho but is there a season? If so please let me know. 113. HELLO,MY NAME IS FRANK FROM NEW YORK.I JUST STARTED DOING SOME COYOTE HUNTING.I BOUGHT A T C 223 WITH A HEAVY BARREL IT IS 26 INCHES LONG.IT IS SIGHTED AT 100 YDS BULLSEYE.HOW MUCH FURTHER CAN I PUSH THIS GUN.CAN I GO 250TO300YDS WITH A 55GRBALLISTIC TIP. 114. ive heard alot about lunar charts but no one wants to explain how they work,ive down loaded charts but they mean nothing,how do ya use them?the 12th was a full moon and i went out and heard nor saw anything.any help? 115. Coyote`s are fairly new in Quebec Canada. I have seen a few I think. How can I tell if these are wolves or coyotes. We hear them howling behind the house at night.Even saw one near the house during the day.I have MANY deer on my property and rabitt. 116. When calling in yotes, do you locate by terrain and what feels right or drive around searching till you see one then set up a stand? regards newbee. 117. We have troubles calling in coyotes even though we have 3-4 coyotes in the area that we see almost everyday but are to far to get a shot off. what do you think our problem is. Thanxs for the help. 118. Hi i was wondering where the best place to go hunting in Utah? 119. What are your recomondations for coyote guns? I know I am getting the .22-250 but Cant decide between the winchester model 70 coyote lite SS or the weatherby mark V super varmintmaster. any thoughts on which one I should get? 120. Hi is a 12 gage to strong to go hunting coyotes with? 121. Hey guys, i live in southeastern New Mexico. Theres a sandy desert region and a hilly region with junipers and pinions. Which would be better for yote hunting and what time of year is best. Also, where could i sell furs and what is the goin rate. Thanks. 122. I am trying to locate somewhere where I can sell coyote pelts in washington state.I'm looking for an address, phone number, or any other type of information thatcould help me locate a buyer. If you have any information, please send it. Thank You. 123. hey i live in western pa.how do i go about to find coyotes and what kind of calls should i use in the month of april? 124. have you guys ever hunted coyotes in iowa and if you have what type of calling worked for you 125. Im only about 105 pounds what would the best caliber be to shoot coyotes that would let me shoot accurately 126. what is the best caliber and brand of gun to use coyote hunting. and is it better to use electric of manual calls 127. HAVE YOU HAD ANY LUCK IN HUNTING COYOTES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. IF SO, PLEASE ADVISE. 128. HI WE LIVE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND JUST STARTED HUNTING COYOTES WE HAVE HUNTED IN THE LOW DESERT AREAS BUT HAVE NOT HAD GOOD LUCK. WE SEE ALOT OF TRACKS AND DROPINGS BUT HAVE ONLY CALLED IN ONE COYOTE. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CALL AT A STAND. THANK YOU. 129. Great site. I have recently purchased a Stevens model 200 in the 22/250 cal. I also shoot the hornady v-max but in 50 grain. Could you tell me the max effective killing range for coyote? 130. I'm hunting coyotes in south metro (MN) towards hastings. I put out bait and I can call them in but I never see them I use 3d camo what should I do. The bait I use is old venison beef and pork and I let it sit out and age a little and I can't get a 'yote 131. I live in southernCA. what would be a good223rifle 4 yotes and what grain? would justa jackrabbit call be enough in the mojave desert? if i get permission for public land how big of area should it be? 132. Why would anyone hunt coyotes? They are nature's clean-up guys and have a right to live. I have some around my house and they keep the mouse/rodent population down. 133. hey, what do u guys think about hunting coyotes with a bow i know that shootin them with rifles is fun and all but i figure tryin to shoot one with a bow would be a bit more of a challenge any tips ti bringthem in range/ thanks 134. In a general range, how much does a raw pelt with legs sell for? and how close would a coyote get in the desert cuz where i live spotlighting and nightshooting is legal. would they come in close enough for a .22 hornet or mag.? 135. This is my second year hunting but this year I wanna start coyote hunting and I all I got is a 20 gauge mossberg 500 shotgun is that good enough for coyotes and what number shells should I use. 136. I'm about to buy a gun, coyotes will be the 1 target, foxes and bobcats being 2. Shots will be 0-350yds most being 0-150. Which caliber .223 or 22-250. Will a NEF with bull barrel be a good gun to get in either caliber. 137. Is a 22LR too small for coyotes under 75yd? 138. What should i ask a private landowner if i would like permission to hunt on his/her property?? 139. hi i live in s.w mo. i am going to hunt coyotes with a .22-250 in open to moderately covered areas. what power of scope would you recomend and how far should i sight in my gun? how much should a good scope cost? and is $881 to much for a good gun? 140. hey. i live in nevada and hav yet to hunt yotes with a rifle but how do u properly tan a coyote pelt? and is there an easy way to skin them with the paws still attached 141. will coyotes attack you 142. hello my name is eric im 15 years old and im new to coyote hunting im having trouble using one of my calls and i was wondering is anyone knew how to use it its a Primos Hot Dog and im not sure how to get the locator howl to work 143. I have used Vmax bullets for coyotes . And have found that at close range they blow a large hole . Is this normal ? I use the 55 grain in my .223 . Would a heavier bullet reduce the pelt damage? What would be better for close range with the .223. 144. how many coyotes are in Idaho? 145. Hello, I am wondering if hunting coyotes during the summer is worthwhile. I live in East River in South Dakota and I hunt coyotes alot during the winter months. If I do hunt for coyotes in the summer, should I hunt by water or what? Drew L.-South Dakota 146. we are bow hunting at night for coyotes in Texas and I was just wanting to know if we could use a red light and not scare the coyotes off. Its hard to see are stuff at night and we need a light and I heard red was ok to use. 147. what is the effictive range of a .22 mag on coyotes? And what is the range of a lever action 30-30? thanks alot. 148. I was calling last weekend and I shot a neighbors dog. I thought is was a coyote, but I was wrong. Why do you think that a domestic dog was coming into my calls? Have you ever shot a dog by accident? Thanks, 149. i live in southern middle tennessee where can i sell my raw furs that i have trapped. 150. Hello Doctors Have any of you shot a kimer 84m 22-250 varminter. If so what did you think, if not what are thoughts. 151. l have a nef single shot 22-250 of my friends that wont gruop under 4 inches ,has anyone else had this problem and if so what did you do to fix it?thanks larry 152. in early fall fall what would be the call to use? 153. Hi i hunt with a mini 14 with a 3-9 scope. i just bought a electronic caller from cabelas. i was wondering if i should buy a decoy for coyotes. my family owns private property. the shots will be out to 100yds. thanks for the help 154. Hey guys enjoyed the DVD. I'm also in western SD and am wondering if you guys prefer to locate coyotes before setting up or do you blind call also? What I mean is do you ever just pick a spot and start the call without seeing anything first? Thanks. 155. Have become interested in coyotes in mass.-have enjoyed all the info on your site very informative-question -what do you think of using stuffed animal rubbed on domestic female dog as distraction decoy when calling- 156. Hello I live in North East PA and I have been seeing many coyotes in my backyard. Can you tell me what they are attracted to and what I should do about this and can they be harmful ? Please answer. Thanks. Bye 157. I live in east Tennessee and coyotes often answer to the distressed rabbit call but the area is so hilly that they need to come within a 50 yard distance to be seen. Is there any call that may bring them closer and how much camo is necessary? gr8 site 158. hello,i am 15years old i have just started hunting coyotes in Rockbridge Co.,VA and i was wandering if it is better to hunt on the edge of a field or under a tree in the middle.when i hunted on the edge of a field the coyotes kept on coming in behind me 159. hi im a bow hunter. what kind of braod heads should i use? i want to keep skins would a 30-06 be to much? what about a 7mm? what would you suggest? 160. I recently purchased a 22/250 and set it up with a leupold 8.5x25 mark4 tactical scope do you think thats to much scope and if so what would you recommend? 161. what are your guys thoughts on the .223 wssm. have any of you ever used this round? do you happen to know whether winchester plans to offer a 40 gr bullet? thanks for your time. 162. I live in the suburbs of Colorado with a yard that backs up to a golf course and a river and have been seeing lots of coyote activity in the past few weeks with dogs going missing and such. What is the best way to hunt them in a neighborhood? 163. hello what are your guys thoughts on the .25wssm on coyotes and deer. 164. Hello, I live in western Nebraska and I am looking for information on how to tell when a coyote fur is fully primed. It is Nov. 11th as of now and I was wondering if they are ready yet or not. Just wondering if you could help me out. Thanks, Jeremy 165. I have a 22LR. What would be a good second rifle for all round use - like for deer and coyote? 166. Hello guys im just starting hunting and i was wondering where is the best place to hunt coyotes in Idaho? and if i do get some where can i sell? im useing a remington model710 .270 is that a good gun. Thank you 167. hunting at night do you leave your red light on all the time because it is hard to hunt more than an hour with out the battery going dead 168. Hey i am kind of confused about the .17 i have read alot about how it is good out to 400 yrds on ground hogs and i have also read about taking coyoties with .17 i am woundering if this gun would be worth my while 169. Hi guys,Im in northern il. huntig three dairy farms.In the last three years we have taken about 20 yodeldogs.How many yotes do you think a 5 by 5 mile area can produce in the coming years? stopem&dropem! 170. Great site, If dogs try to get down wind why do you suggest calling into the wind? Here in southwest Va. Dogs are mutipling FAST and I think effecting the turkey numbers, would turkey calls work? 171. hi i just bought a ruger m77 .204. i'm trying to decide which scope to go with. i'm thinking about the bushnell elite 3200 5x15x50. is that a good choice? also will a 50mm scope fit on the gun with the mounts that come with the gun? 172. What kind of howler is Merris using on the Coyote Doctors video? What howlers do you recommend or have experience with. I've tried a few different types and haven't found one with, what I would consider an authentic sound. Thanks Justin 173. I am looking at purchasing a 22-250 but some rifles that I have looked at have fluted barrels and some don't. What is the difference between a fluted barrel and a standard? Is there an advantage over the other? 174. hi whats the best bait for baiting coyotes with i been hunting coyotes for 2 years now and i if not seen a one i seen them went i not have my rifle with me. and whats the best call for late winter coyote hunting ? 175. coyote problem I live in ga.on a small farm do to all the growth around us yotes have become a problem killing my mom's cats. any tips on eliminating this problem in rural area i'm on 30acres but not safe to shoot rifle what are my options 176. Hi, I'm from Pierre. I do very little coyote hunting, but always have a desire to hunt more. I only hunt on public land. I have two questions. What power are your scopes, and what power do you have them normally set at, at the beginning of a call. Thx 177. im intrested in starting to cyote hunt im pretty young so i dont know anything is ok my question is is there anyway to tan a cyote hide without spending a buch of money thanx 178. Hey fellas in your opinion what is the best coyote bullet/load for the job in 22-250? I'd like to save the pelts, so if you could, also give me some velocities to go with the bullets that would be great. Thank you, Scott 179. i like your site. ok. im 16 i use a 12ga shotgun. my first question, is 00 buck shot to big of a round at close range for yotes? and my second question is, where would be a good spot to sit for night hunting where the land is basically fields and groves? 180. do you think an SKS is a good yote gun? cuz idk if 7.62X39mm would be a good coyote round. give me your input and ill try it out and see how it works. thanks. 181. Have you had much success harvesting coyotes in the middle of the day? If so, are your tactics different than in the mornings/evenings? Enjoyed your videos. I think it would be cool if Mendell grew a beard for the next one; and ditch the blue jumpsuit 182. hey are people allowed to spotlight coyotes in missouri 183. I'm new to predator hunting and will be using a .223 caliber rifle. What do you suggest as the most fur friendly round for northeastern coyotes (as well as fox and bobcat)? I know shot placement is important, but don't want a bullet that will ruin pelts. 184. I hear coyotes outback of my house all the time, and my dog barks at them quite a bit. I'm pretty sure it was a coyote but possible a dog that came into the backyard the other day. Is there any chance of calling them from the fields? 185. I am having a slight problem. Where i live we cant use centerfire rifles after certain time each day. I have a .243 that i love for that. If we hunt at night i have to use a 12 gauge with buckshot or rimfire rifle. I am comparing .22 mag vs .17 vs .22 lr. 186. Hey Docs,I am 13 yrs old and i hunt coyotes with hounds and radios in clinton IA,this sport is fun and my parents say im obsessed.i dont think so.I have been calling the last month but they arent close enough. How do i no if im calling to loud. ,Nolan R 187. I live in central Indiana and there is coyote here, but where the coyotes are or have been heard you can see houses and the field of view isn't very good.It nothing like were you hunt.Is this bad hunting area you have any answers. 188. I stayed the night at a friends,hes 14 and im 13,after chores we went out and tried a sit,we had one coming in nicely but he didnt like something and spooked,maybe a reflection,he came in to the tally-ho mouth call,whats ur oppinion? -Nolan Rolston in IA 189. i was out hunting last night and we had little success. we had no call backs or anything. and when we got back to the car there was fresh tracks in the snow going right by the car. what am i doing wrong? i think i may have been calling to much. thanks 190. what would be a good way to sequence my calls? like what call should i do first. how long should i wait to do another call, and so on..... thanks for the help your site is very helpful 191. i was told by someone that if your using electronic calls, the coyotes can hear slight distortions in the sound that we cant even pick up. is this true? i dont use electronic calls anymore i switched to manual blow calls. ive had better success this way. 192. I see ya don't recomend a 22LR for yotes. A 22,a 30-06 and a 12ga are all I own. What size shot should I use for the 12, where can I buy varmit gr loads for the 06?(I don't reload)can I use the 22 for fox & bobcats? Will headshots with a 22 ruin a mou 193. im just startig to coyote hunt and have 3 rifles .22 mag,308, and a 30-30 i know the .22 mag is to small but i was wondering which you would recomend i use the 308 or the 30-30. 194. I shoot a custom adl 700 I converted from a 270 to a 257 roberts AI.Very accurate.Shooting 75 grain hp or v max.what do you think. also have a rem 700 sendero in 22 250.Awesome gun.would you guys be interested in coming to Mn and calling with me and a bud 195. I want to purchase a good all around gun that will work on coyotes and deer, but I would also like it for other game. would the 30-30 be a good choice? if not maybe some recomedations. 196. I am new to hunting except for small animals, and have never used a call, I would really like to hunt coyotes and am wodering how easy it is. For now I only have a 30-30 and am wondering which shells I should buy to hunt coyotes? THANKS!!!!!!!! 197. Would a 30/30 be a good gun for coyote hunting? What kind of range can you get? 198. Hey guys are the Cass Creek predator calls any good for calling in coyotes? I've read some negative comments about the sound qualaty of these calls...thanks 199. What factors do you consider when deciding how long to remain on a stand? I also noticed you guys lay proned out often when calling. Does terrain dictate this practice, or do you prefer to set up where you can shoot from the prone position? Thanks 200. How long after shooting a coyote, can you begin calling again? or should you leave the area completley and call somewhere else? allso how far should you set up between calling locations? So far I havent had any luck calling in just one, but just in case. 201. i have a spotlight. i need to kno the best way to use it and while shining this on a deer it didnt notice anything.y? 202. I hunt in southeast OK right near TX. where I hunt there is a lot cover to hunt in, but I was wondering if Id be better off to hunt in an open field. Theres public land(thousands of acres.)not much human activity,trees, which one of these is best to hunt? 203. I've been hunting at night and having good luck calling, but I'm having a hard time with vision. Does the red light work, and would you go with illuminatd cross hairs for scope selestion 204. I live in northeast Ga. and have become interested in coyote hunting. What time of year do they mate? Do they have more than one litter per yr. They have really increased in the past year. They have decreased deer population Where can I get tech info? 205. hi,i recently started coyote hunting and have 3 rifles available to me to use a .22 mag, a .308 and a 30-30.i know that the .22mag is to small, but i was wondering which you recomend i use, the 308 or the 30-30.thanks 206. I live in Southwestern New York State and I just started coyote hunting only been out twice so far, I was wondering if using a coyote howl during a morning/early afternoon hunt is something that would work or don't coyotes howl during this time of the day 207. I have not yet hunted coyotes, and I was wondering how hard it is to call one in, or if I would be just wasting my time? Thanks. 208. What factory round you would you suggest for hunting coyotes with a .243 to get the minimal pelt damage. Out to what range is the .243 good out to, the furthest i will be shooting will be 200-250 yards. Is this also a good round for bobcats and red fox. 209. I live in south eastern south dakota and I was wondering if it is better to hunt near heavier cover or in open areas with minimal cover now that their is snow on the ground and with temps only getting into the single digits. 210. what is a good bullet to use on coyotes in a 308 would the cheap wolf ammo work or would it ruin the barrel or firing pin like some people say 211. Hey guys can't wait for the 2nd DVD. I'm also In western SD and am having trouble finding a place to sell my furs. Where do you guys take yours? Thanks 212. hey guys im wondering if coyotes still move around if at night its only like 5 degrees. do they move more when its cold like deer. or do they bed down to keep warm? thanks for answering my other questions. the answers you gave me where very thurough. 213. I just purchased a johnny stewart preymaster calling system, there are a wide variety of calls with this system, what is the absolute best coyote call. (Hunting in VA). 214. Will a coyote circle around you before it comes in, or will it just come straight in to the sound of the caller. Will a coyote howl back if you use a coyote howling call,or a coyote locator. 215. Is hunting coyotes at night better than the day? 216. I just started huntings coyotes this year in Arkansas very thick cover, hardwood and pine, called in my 1'st the other day. What sequence do you follow when calling , how long do you call a site and how long before hunting the same place again? 217. i live in ne pa and have been coyote hunting for about three month's with electronic cd caller.i use rabbit distress and coyote locator and others with no sucess.i also only hunt at night! shoul i try mornings?what can i do to improve my odds? 218. When you first go into a spot would you recomend howling before calling, or just going into an area and starting the caller right away. 219. In all the dvd's I've watched abour predator hunting, everyone wears camo. Are bobcats or coyotes colorblind? In Michigan we need to wera orange. Please answer!!!! Thanks, Don (the rookie) 220. IAM PRO HUNTER IN EUROPE I SHOOT 2500 DEER,5000 FOXES, 10000 RABBITS A YEAR AND ONLY USE A SILENCED SAKO .223 I USE 55 GRAIN BULLETS I THINK U SHOULD GIVE THIS ROUND MORE CREDIT ! AND EUROPEAN GUNS ARE FAR BETTER THAN AMERICAN RIFLES CHECK EM OUT! 221. Im going calling this weekend. I live in upper michigan, this weekends forecast is a high of 5 during the day and 10-15 below for a low at night. Do coyotes move in this cold of weather, if so when are the best times to call? Thereisa full moon saturday t 222. hi i was just wondering do you think that 12ga 3 1/2' BBB steel shot would be enough to humanly take down a coyote from close range im wanting to take my shotgun out along with my rifle but thats all the shotgun ammo i have. 223. I use a model 200 stevens 22-250 and I normally bait coyotes I would like your opinion on what bullet to use a 45gr.JHP Win or 50gr. Supreme Win. Bait to stand distance is 200 yards. P.S. Great Web-Site 224. What would be the best of my current guns for killing a coyote cornered by my dogs at close range, ie 10 yards or less? 12 ga with 2 shot or a 223? With dogs nearby, would I have to worry about fragments from my 223 flying around if it hit bone? 225. Me and my freinds were out the other day and saw 5 coyotes and there were two that were a diffrent color one was black and the other was a redish-tan color.What I'm wondering is if these are rare and if they are how much would they sell for if we got one? 226. what should i do when i hear a group of coyotes when they are yipping and howling? should i do a distress call? or should i howl back? and if i do howl back do i try mimicing all of them or do i just give a single howl or what? thanks for your time 227. I was hunting the other day and saw a black and redish-tan coyote I was wondering how rare they are and how much they can sell for? 228. hello would a .17 kill a coyote or a bobcat? 229. What do you have better success with hand calls,or electronic. 230. I live in a residential area in Charleroi, Pa called Mapleview. On january 4, 2007 My cat cat disappeared. there are woods a short distance behind my home. Is it possible a coyote took her. I heard cats screaming that night and opened the door. 231. me and my freind are talking about starting our own hunting show I was wondering how U guys started? If you got sponsors, and did you just do local channels first or if you did something different. "We did not get the black coyote just a regualr one. 232. How do you find a furbuyer in Idaho? is there a website or something? 233. i am looking for a place to sell raw fur in the southeast texas area. any information will be appreciated thaks. 234. im 14 & just started hunting yotes i love it i live in NW OH I have hunted them for a year and havent gotten any. There r only a few yotes. I have the option of rifle and shotgun.I've tried calls and everything else. Please give me some tips and info 235. I have just gotten into coyote hunting and I love it. The only problem is I haven't gotten one.I have tried calling, just sitting there, and pushing without dogs.I live in eastern ohio.There arent't that many yotes but there out there. Please leave tips. 236. HOW DO YOU TAN A CYOTE SKIN 237. Do you have any experience with the Extreme Dimensions Phantom Predator Call? 238. I live in northern Illinois and I have a 22-250. I just started getting into coyote hunting and I cant seem to call them in I know there here I have seen them and there scat and I tryed a number of different calls but never have seen them when Im calling 239. What scope would be best for a Remington BDL 22-250? I live in western Kansas. I will be calling coyotes. Also, what type of bipod would you suggest? 240. Do you have a favorite reticle design on your optics? Is there any disadvantages to the illuninated reticles on the market for coyotes? 241. Are the 22-250's that you shoot mostly single shot bolt actions? Do see any need for quick follow shots that a repeater bolt action can provide? 242. i shoot a 243 browning a bolt and was wondering in yuor opinion what ways are the 22-250 a better round? i have looked at the ballistics on the both of them and they are close and im am not worried about the skin 243. when you are calling in coyotes and you have one hang up out of range and you make the decision of not taking a shot does this educate the cyote making it harder to call in that area the next time 244. How do you tan a coyote hide and how do you prepare it? 245. Hey. I hunt in western NY. I started coyote hunting this past fall and haven't seen any, but I won't give up. Been bringing a 12ga. but am now looking at rifles. Do you think a .270 Win is too much? Looking forward to your new DVD! 246. Like your videos Great . And best the point blank range shot > The scopes that are on your guns what Brand are they and what magnification . MillDot's Or What . Keep up the fun Thanks 247. Whats your favorite kind of call hand or electric, rabbit in destress or howler? 248. Hey, I we live in Eastern PA and recently discovered coyotes on our farm. When we hear them howl, they sounds much deeper pitched than our calls. Should I continue to use the higher pitched calls that never yield a response or should I forget howling? 249. What is the best time to hunt foxes and coyotes and witch gun do you recommend 223 or 22-250? thanks 250. I hunt in western washington where there is a lot of brush. What would be the best call and setup for thick cover? 251. hi i have a question on where i should set up for coyote hunting. The land that i will be hunting on is along the Minnesota river but it also has CRP, wooded areas, willows, and a pasture where sheep used to be 252. We are having a problem in Chattanooga, TN with coyotes. My question is when the parents are killed what happens to the pups? Do they starve to death or do other coyotes take over the pups? We are scared that they will attack a child. Help Please Angie 253. Norhtrn IL area. calling alot of creek bottoms with good results this year. The coyotes seem to have moved into the woods more. Probly to wet in river bottoms now. Having a hard time calling them out. What to do. Rabbit calls have worked what to try next 254. I live in Northern IL. have had good luck this year, but lately having a hard time getinng them to come in. Hit the same spot every 2 weeks. Rabbit calls work, but probly need something else to use. they seem to be in the woods more will howls work? 255. im looking for a new scope and am having a hard time deciding between a leupold VX3 4.5-14 long range 50mm and the regular 40mm. most of my shots are anywhere from 100 to 500 yards. also what would be a good reticle. 256. what is the longest shot you would take with a 22-250? 257. i know you guys have been asked this about a thousand times, but i was just wondering if any of you guys have tried out the ruger 204 yet? if so what are your thoughts? i am looking for a gun for prarie dogs and coyotes and cant decide