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Coyote hunting
- Thread starter fivepak
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The way I understand the law you cant use a 17wsm or hmr
M60
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When I called the fish and game office , they told me that .17 is smaller than.22, there for it is legal to use. They also informed me that .357 is smaller than .38 so it also is legal to use.
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M60
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Yes, that is true, but if you work the bolt in question , you will see clearly what it is that I am referring to and it only applies to this particular rifle model.
M60
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If you ever plan to get over this way let me know in advance, or near Dave Santouri's shop as well. I can help with your dilemma.
M60
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You're welcomed to come here and hunt with us.
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All I hunt is coyotes. Live in mass near boston. Get 8 or 9 a year. I don't hunt during bow season. Coyotes are feeding on wounded deer from bow hunters. Now is the best time. They are fat from the deer and with snow on the ground u can see at night. When I use a fox pro I put it on grey squrrel. I Don't think the caller bothers the deer. I have seen them grazing 50 ft from the caller.
Chris M.
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That's an example of the lack of understanding even DFW has of their own regs. See pupchow's post. There was a gentleman here (sorry I forget his name) that posted a written response that stated it was the chamber size that was the distinction and thereby only the 22 LR was legal after sunset + half hour to midnight ("chambered to take ammunition larger than .22 caliber long rifle rimfire, and pistols and revolvers chambered to take ammunition larger than .38 caliber").
Personally I would document the info you were given and go with it as it is the more humane and safer route. I believe the 17 hmr while not as humane as a larger cal will break up more readily and is less apt to ricochet than the slower 22lr, but we've all been over this. Shame it's not simpler, better thought-out.
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Going out for my first coyote today! I'm pretty excited, but the reality of the situation is that I will most likely just be walking around in the woods freezing my arse off all day ![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
Either way I'm excited, looking for my first pelt!
Either way I'm excited, looking for my first pelt!
If it was in MA during the spring season, it would have been illegal to shoot it. Doesn't matter to me with their numbers, you just have to know the law and who may be in the area.
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Going out for my first coyote today! I'm pretty excited, but the reality of the situation is that I will most likely just be walking around in the woods freezing my arse off all day
Good luck out there!
I've yet to see a coyote in the field (seen plenty of them while driving), but have seen fox & bobcat.
Stopped in @ Cabela's to see what they had for e-callers. Stacks of FoxPro Spitfires, no Wildfire II. I grabbed the lone Shockwave that was sitting on the shelf. The remote is very to read/use, and the FoxCast option seems pretty sweet. I'm going to try some early evening sets for bobcat (daytime hunting only allowed) and fox, using the caller and a wounded woodpecker decoy. Monday I'll be heading out to some larger areas to see if I can't call in some daytime coyotes.
I've made about 50 blank stands during the daylight hours this year with my shockwave all over central and western MA, the best I've done during the day so far was at like 4:30pm right at dusk & I got two yotes to charge the caller deep in the woods in the Berkshires but it was pitch dark by the time they were down. I saw two others during deer season right at first light but passed. I may quit wasting my time and educating and switch to all night hunting for the rest of the season which has been 10X more productive for me, we just need some more snow so you can actually see something.
I've tracked around ALOT this year for bobcat while the snow was down and I couldn't come across any sign, just have to stay out there and keep trying I guess. I ran the shockwave with the decoy in some good areas that looked like they may hold cats but nothing revealed itself.
We've got a few inches of snow cover, and I still couldn't see much after dusk last evening. Even with the waxing moon coming up early. I may just grab one of those Gen I NV scopes, as any shot for me would be under 50 yards.
I just had one come into a call @ 3:30 this afternoon.
Yesterday, with a weather system forecasted to move in, I planned to get out of work an hour early in hopes of finding some animal activity. Once in the woods this afternoon, I found some fresh coyote tracks in the freshly fallen snow. Not the cat tracks I was seeking, but it was still encouraging to find. The coyote came in within 10 minutes of calling, and came in fast. I didn't get my gun up in time though, and got no shot. This is in very thick cover, where the longest shot would be 35 yards. This was my first coyote called in, and I learned a couple of things to do differently during my next stand. This is nothing like deer hunting, that's for sure!
Encouraging to hear! I've never been coyote hunting and it sounds like you need to really stay vigilant if they are in and out so quick... especially in a wooded area. I'm looking forward to my first hunt, though!
I was not successful on my first hunt at night. Was out there until I lost feeling in my toes using my caller. Full moon is this week actually so I'm hoping I can sneak out a couple times if the clouds hold off. I think I want to upgrade to an electronic caller asap. Anyone have any specific recommendations that won't break the bank?
Here's some reference material:
http://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/hunting/2013/01/gear-review-predator-call
I'm new to this, and was looking to pickup a FoxPro Wildfire II, but ended up with the FoxPro Shockwave (Cabela's didn't have much of a selection on the shelf). I did see that the local D*ck's Sporting Goods had the Primos Alpha Dogg in stock.
While the Shockwave is extremely feature rich, and the remote is very slick to use, its price is out of the park. The volume level it can produce is tremendous, but I don't see myself using but maybe half of its capability. The remote does have some good range though, and that was one of my primary concerns. And now that I've used it, I'll probably pick up one of their Foxgrip accessories to go with, and one of their add-on decoys.
FoxPro has a great reputation for customer support, and they're very active in the field. The have a large sound library available for download, and a nice collection of free sounds.
It sure makes calling a lot easier when you see fresh tracks.
Went out yesterday with my EBW and a new FoxPro Spitfire. First time using the FoxPro had good range and volume. I had yotes answer after the first calling session probably a 100+ yards behind were I was set up. Never saw them if they came any closer, waited about 45 minutes and moved to another position on the other side of the swamp (ice was thick and quite). Made a couple more sets but never heard anything the rest of the morning. I am happy still being out in the woods and doing some more hunting than anything else.
Dusted off the winter camo today, and went out this afternoon. And got blanked. 4" of fresh covering the ground is nice, but by dusk I couldn't see the gun's sights. I used a plastic bag to cover the caller, which required bumping the sound level up. Otherwise, it sounded fine.
At least we'll have some white on the ground for the upcoming deep freeze. I'm going to try my luck at setting up a bait site, by deploying a baitcicle. I'll probably just set up a cam on it for a while to see how it plays out.
Check it: http://www.military.com/entertainment/outdoor-guide/predator/predator-baiting-the-next-level.html
At least we'll have some white on the ground for the upcoming deep freeze. I'm going to try my luck at setting up a bait site, by deploying a baitcicle. I'll probably just set up a cam on it for a while to see how it plays out.
Check it: http://www.military.com/entertainment/outdoor-guide/predator/predator-baiting-the-next-level.html
Went coyote hunting for the first time on Friday. Learned that an 870 Wingmaster isn't good for the woods... ![[shocked]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/007.gif "Shocked [shocked]")
So I'm going to buy a Saiga IZ240. Would that be Mass-ok? I can use a .229 centerfire or smaller in RI during spring and summer on private land, and I think it'd be ok for Mass's coyote season.
My dad wants a bolt action - I told him about the Savage Axis. Any other ideas? Calibers?
I also have to get some camo.
So I'm going to buy a Saiga IZ240. Would that be Mass-ok? I can use a .229 centerfire or smaller in RI during spring and summer on private land, and I think it'd be ok for Mass's coyote season.
My dad wants a bolt action - I told him about the Savage Axis. Any other ideas? Calibers?
I also have to get some camo.
The coyotes you see in Mass. are coy wolves. The western coyote has bred with the eastern gray wolf over the past 100 years. There is a PBS program on this Wednesday night.
I have seen some that are at least 70 pounds, about the size of a large German Shepard.
One of the most wily and cunning animals in the forest.
I have seen some that are at least 70 pounds, about the size of a large German Shepard.
One of the most wily and cunning animals in the forest.
