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Change<br />
$ • ' HI<br />
/ ' i<br />
n a gray December (lawn I dimbed into ;i<br />
Udder Mand at my hunting lease with tlx- Ointent<br />
to lug a mature doe for my sparsely occupied freezer. I leavy skies<br />
s|>it rain throughout my sit. After several hours of gusty winds, cold temperatures,<br />
and sideways rain. I tx-gan to lose focus of why I was out in this mess. It was a<br />
long, steep hike hack to tlx- truck, and I hated to call it quits after all the predawn<br />
efforts of getting out here. Tlien. with a surge of renewed conlkk-nce. I<br />
realized my mouth call (rabbit in distress) was in my coat pocket.<br />
I sent screams down into the ckar-cuts below ami up the ridge to my back,<br />
varying tin* pitch and MHind as I M|ualk*d. I vent out two more sequences of<br />
dying-rabbit sounds ami pocketed the call.<br />
I scanned for movement, then heard tlx- w arning chatter of a distant squirrel<br />
along the tree line 90 yardv Ix'low me. That'.* when I caught sight of a convinced<br />
IxJx.it closing the 75 yards that separated us. I lip-squeaked, and he made his<br />
final approach. At 30 yards I squeaked once more, this time my crosshairs centered<br />
between tomcat's eyes. Ik-fore tlx* rifle's rc|xwt could depart tlx* valley, tlx*<br />
Itig cat lay limp in the white oak leaves.<br />
What started as a deer hunt for meat ended as a successful Ixdxat hunt. What<br />
was tlx* catalyst for sucecss? Change.<br />
Change is a routine part of my job as managing editor of /'.V. In order to stay<br />
ahead of tlx- curve I have to know tlx- pulse of the predator-hunting world. The<br />
only way to tlo this is to live in that world. I know the uix-xplaiiuble rush you<br />
get when you first spot fur ami tlx- feeling of your Ix-art alxxit to explode when<br />
you hear crunching leaves stalking in your direction. I know tlx- smirk you get<br />
on your face just prior to blading a cautiouv crow mere seconds from landing in<br />
your decoys.<br />
In tlx- coming months you'll see some changes in Predator Xlreme. One thing<br />
tliat will remain the same, however, is PX's commitment to deliver cutting-edge,<br />
predator-killing knowledge to its loyal readers.<br />
There will he design changes, which will enhance the kx>k and read of /'A', as<br />
well as editorial tweaks to deliver more hardcore information on how-to techniques.<br />
firearms, ammunition, destinations. adventure, and much more,<br />
In tlx- next issue, well-known outdoor writer and life-long predator hunter Bob<br />
Robb will lx- taking over as editor. Former Editor Ralph U-rmayer has helped<br />
si tape PX into tlx- nx*st-sought-aftcr predator-hunting gukle available, and we<br />
thank him for his service and commitment. However, it's you. tlx- reader, who<br />
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e-mail sent to us. so keep them coming. Tell us what you like and don'l like. All<br />
of us here at PX are excited alx>ut tlx- changes on tlx- horizon, and I think you<br />
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LETTERS<br />
I Hist finished reading your letter 10 tlx: reader on cokl weather<br />
orspCCktl mounting harduare. They tin- calilx-r sfxxi/k.<br />
hunting I was wondering what gloves you use to hunt in<br />
Silencersmxxl sfxxial permits that yon must seam- throng tlx•<br />
when tlx- weather gets really cokl. Thanks for any injxii on a<br />
ATJ-'iia a (lass III ik-akr. Sixuring thefx-rmit i< time consuming,<br />
warm glow, which has enough dexterity to hunt in. Zale<br />
hit not difficult. Mine took alxnitfour months. You bate to fxty<br />
RHSPONSK: Wben its rvattycokl. nog/ova uMlxxpyou warm. It<br />
a $200fix' in addition hi tlx• cost of the stlenctr and tlx-fix<br />
Udx'S a fxtir tf Mittens uitb tlx.- [mil hackfktp that exfxt>es your<br />
triggerJlnger. I ndennxiih tlx? mittens, / uxxira liglfor uxigln polyester<br />
gloiv. Mineare from Mtukllaiti•, hit etvtylxxiy ntitkx-s them,<br />
llx- inner gkHV mxxls to /*• l^htenougjb tlxityourfin^rfits mil<br />
in tlx- trigger gfiard, and tlx• mitten >uxik to lx- e.xtnt law so that<br />
thxy can IxJtla lOJxmr hand ttunmr. That's tlx- only tiny />«•<br />
/onnd to IxxJ) my hands uttrm uhen it's tlxil told.<br />
1 the<br />
iUxiUt charts for his:vrtic it u 111 still lx- far quieter tlxin<br />
ttnstipprvssttl.fiC. Munnett has bcvti addressing tlx• krfric (f sub-<br />
Quiet Nights<br />
I really enjoy your magazine. IVc learned a lot alxnit ixvdator<br />
hunting by studying every aiikk* you (PX) write. I'm new to<br />
tlx- game. Ixit I've got tlx- lever. Anyway. I lu\x- a question for<br />
you. I recently purchased an K-1S in a .223 caliber antl I'm
tlx.* ankle for it s kmKciU. I found it to<br />
Iv wry Ubnmihv, and uxnplete in Hit<br />
Content- Having Ixx-n on hunts, for<br />
what I consider lo be tlx- most dinger-<br />
page that allows me<br />
to nuke a reply. So. I would like to sex-<br />
a .-fx* on ytxir \X'el> site calkxl 'Reader<br />
Rcs|x mse S; Replies. Hut would make it<br />
e:isk-r to send in any lx-lpful hints, etc.<br />
OK. now for my hopefully Ix-lpful<br />
hints: I don't knmv w hy tlx-se |X-o|>le at<br />
tlx- D.K.C.. or what ever they call the<br />
Wildlife Damage Control for a partkular<br />
state, can't use- tlx-ir Ixuin to figuix- exit<br />
that, i tlx- azotes are doing so much<br />
damage to other wildlife why not tk*i-<br />
ble tlx- Ixxinties on females during ilx-tr<br />
breading season and exit tlx- Ixxintk-s<br />
on mak-s? Also. only pay out Ixmntk-s<br />
ekiring their repoxluctive term. In other<br />
words kill tlx- hitdx-s before they dr)»<br />
a new litter. 'Ikit slxnild go a k*ig way<br />
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Don t Cry Wolf<br />
1-4 Predator Xtremo I June- 2010 I wvtw.prcdjlotxlri-me.axii<br />
I sultscrflx- to I'X aixl am kxiking forward<br />
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ifittJceg M Ut'AB Mil K|>-<br />
ulatkxt thing aixl<br />
I'm all for hunting wolves. If I get tlx-<br />
dtatxv to hunt a wolf I'm going to lx- all<br />
over it like Mink on S«*\ now that hunters<br />
are getting tlx- dance to lx-lp keep tlx-<br />
populatkm in check.<br />
llx- wolf is a very smart animal antl I<br />
lx>)x- tliat tlx- hunter doesn't tlx- call-<br />
them-in-slxxx-and-mivs thing. We all<br />
know educating a coyote doesn't tike<br />
much and I believe it won't take vety long<br />
to educate the migltty wolf (one shot, one<br />
kill). 'Hunks from a fellow yotk- hunter<br />
aixl future wolf hunter.<br />
Keep you gun clean, powder dry and<br />
apologize to know one.<br />
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From The Bench<br />
Oldies But Goodies<br />
The .222 Remington and .222 Remington Magnum.<br />
efore the .223<br />
appeared, either in Bcommercial<br />
or military<br />
form, there were two prexkcessors.<br />
Ixxh quite similar to<br />
the .223. TJtesc were the<br />
.222 Remington ami tlx-<br />
.222 Remington Magnum.<br />
This year, the .222 cdebratcs<br />
its 60th Ixrthtby. whBe its<br />
younger sibling. tlx* .222<br />
Mag. is only 12 (making it six<br />
year* older than the official<br />
introduction of tin- .223). In<br />
Kurope. tlx- triple deuce Mill<br />
Ixilds a top spot and is cli;inibcrcd<br />
in most manufacturers'<br />
rilles. Init Ixxh cartridges are<br />
nearly ol>solete in the United<br />
Slates now. ovcrsludowcd by<br />
tlx- popularity of tlx- .223.<br />
That's a shame Ix-cause they<br />
remain excellent chokes for<br />
tlx- predator hunter.<br />
Tlx.- .222 Remington was<br />
created l>> - Mike Walker, kingtinx-<br />
Ix-nch rest shooting<br />
dump atxl Remington<br />
employee. When he inm>duccd<br />
it in 1950. tlx- .222 was<br />
quite a radk~.il concept. Many<br />
descrilx- the case- as a scaleddown<br />
.30-06 and. indeed, it<br />
looks tlx- rok\ In tnith, it was<br />
a Ix-aixl new case not IXLHXI<br />
on any predecessors. It produced<br />
velocity precisely halfway<br />
Ixiween the two nxist<br />
common vamiint/prcdaior<br />
rounds of tlx- day: the .22<br />
llomct of 1930 aixl ilx- .220<br />
Swift of 1935. I lowever. given<br />
Mike Walker s lx»ckgruing<br />
groundhogs in the Fast, aixl<br />
tlx- ever-increasing populalion<br />
of coyotes in the West.<br />
The Hornet, while suitable<br />
for close-range slxxxing of<br />
varmints, lias never been<br />
known for Ceding accuracy<br />
or for king-range use. Hx-<br />
Swift, while excelling in Ixxh,<br />
suffered from the unwarranted<br />
reputation of Ix-ing hard<br />
on lunvLs and finicky to<br />
reload. AltlxHigh neitlx-r<br />
criticism is justified, the<br />
Swift in 1950 was at lite<br />
lowest ebb of its popularity.<br />
On ilx- bench rest circuit of<br />
Ilx- day. tlx- .219 Donaldson<br />
Wasp atxl tlx- .22- 250 (or<br />
Varmintcr as it was then<br />
Called) were ilx- nxist |XI|XIlar<br />
rnundv Rille-s were mainly<br />
reworked Mauser Mjx-.ir until 1958. and<br />
alllxiugh wry similar to<br />
tlx- .222 (only slightly<br />
longer), it Ls a direct result<br />
of Remington's al(cni|X lo<br />
"win" tlx- competition for<br />
a new U.S. military round.<br />
Ultimately, as we know, tile<br />
.223 Remington was chosen,<br />
atxl this rendered tlx- Ixillisticallv<br />
similar .222 Magnum<br />
obsok-te alnxm overnight.<br />
Ilx- .222 survived longer<br />
because of its popularity in<br />
Ix'ndi resi competitions aixl<br />
inherent accuracy in fiekl<br />
guns, bui ultimately the success<br />
of the 6mm PPC aixl tlx-<br />
.22 PPC sent it to a bock seat<br />
on the Ix-nch rest circuit.<br />
From 1950 until the early<br />
Pro-Staff—J.G MunnclL<br />
J.C. Mtwnefl Ixis Ixxm an and<br />
baiuliotuk-rforcxx-r $0 years.<br />
I lis mienst spans lUirofxtin<br />
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Cooney's Corner<br />
Some Get It<br />
Some state agencies get it, but others adopt laws designed to protect<br />
non-game species while leaving hunters high and dry.<br />
lucid Cooney<br />
W<br />
olves are tie-finitely<br />
the poster critter<br />
for some really<br />
weinl folks, atxl if >xxi don't<br />
believe nx-. go to tlx- Web<br />
sites and check out tlxcomnx-nts.<br />
I*>tb gtxxl and<br />
hod. on ldiho's first legal<br />
wolf hunting season. Ixx>k<br />
especially at those directed at<br />
Robert Milage, tlx- klalx><br />
hunter who took tlx- first wolf<br />
on this hunt—scxix- really<br />
out-of-touch-with-reality comments<br />
made by yo-yo's olxiously<br />
a few Ixxks slxxt of a<br />
full load. Makes it a Ixt easier<br />
to understand w hy we're luving<br />
inxilik-s in vkk-<br />
for the- confidential*)' of<br />
certain game aixl fish records<br />
aixl to ixohibii tlx- Itaraxv<br />
nx-nt. intmikbiKwi, and threats<br />
to tlx- lawful taking and control<br />
of fish and w ildlife. At<br />
pa-sent it kxiks like there is<br />
link- resistance among klaho<br />
legislators lo passing this bill.<br />
Obviously kLilxi is one of tlxstates<br />
that seem to get it.<br />
Then there's California, ilxland<br />
of fruits and nuts, and<br />
20 Predator xtreme | June 3010 ««» [xccLtuxxtrcnx c«xn<br />
lllustraiion by Chris Armstrong<br />
not all of them growing on<br />
trees and bushes.<br />
California's Litest venture<br />
inio tlx- wotkl of anti-fem Ls<br />
trying close a huge chunk of<br />
tlx- Mojave Natkxul Preserve<br />
to hunting atxl slxxXing in<br />
tlx- guise of protecting<br />
California's official state reptile.<br />
tlx- desert tortoise. The<br />
Center for llkikigical Diversity<br />
(CUD), in concert witli tlx-<br />
Sk-na Club aixl a Ixw ol'<br />
otlx-r anti-hunting groups. is<br />
using a kit of pseudo-science<br />
mumlx>-jumlx> to try aixl<br />
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small pond. Squirrels. ra1>l>«ts.<br />
possums, raccoons,<br />
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We enjoy wildlife and have<br />
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However, when the squir-<br />
rels aixl coons decide to<br />
live under my rtx>f. or huge<br />
flocks of starlings Like over<br />
the bird feeder or rip up tlxgarden,<br />
tlxy Ix-come a<br />
prol>lem.<br />
Wli.it constitutes a jx-st?<br />
I'ngltsh sparrows. European<br />
starlings, atxl pigeons arc<br />
non-indigenous vermin tlut<br />
don't lx-long lx-re and displace<br />
native species yearround.<br />
In nxist places they<br />
can lx- renxived by any<br />
means at any lime. There<br />
are several ollx-r Ivirds, Such<br />
as cowltirds aixl grackles.<br />
that can lx- taken by a<br />
projx-rty owner when they<br />
are causing damage to<br />
buiklings. equipment, or<br />
crops. Still others, such as<br />
crows, have protection<br />
under game regulations. Ixit<br />
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perniil when tlx-y arc<br />
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Musings On Coons, Possums,<br />
And Other Destructive Critters<br />
Long ago trappers kept many destructive critters in check, but with<br />
far fewer trappers these days it's an animal house out there.<br />
M<br />
c*l of U» tend to<br />
think of predation<br />
in a context tlut<br />
involves ajgcn^hv attacks<br />
such as a bobcat pouncing<br />
on a turkey, a cougar<br />
amlxisliing a white-tail<br />
fawn, or a coyote catching<br />
most an>thing H can. Yet<br />
there's another side to tlxpktua-.<br />
one tlut involves<br />
destmaive animals tlut<br />
may not figure into tlx- prect.it<br />
ion equation when it is<br />
viewed in connection with<br />
words such as -kill" or<br />
"attack." Yet these critters,<br />
and there are a lunch of<br />
them, can range fnxn<br />
Ixjtheisome nuisances to<br />
ouinght menaces.<br />
In a column a few Issues<br />
luck I lked at tlx- prolv<br />
knvs posed by otters. Ixit<br />
these sleek furtx-arers constitute<br />
Ixit one of many exampies<br />
of aninuLs tlut can and<br />
shcxikl lx- seen as ixoMcnutk<br />
jwedators. let's lake a<br />
quick kx>k at fixir others;<br />
from a perspective that combines<br />
tlx- general IIXHX- of<br />
this column, and peeks into<br />
the past. with an element of<br />
IXTMxial experience. These<br />
a a- coons, poissunvs. skunks,<br />
and porcupines.<br />
in yesteryear, at least in<br />
tlx- Southern Ix-anlaixl llul<br />
was my boyhood home,<br />
folks huntcxl aixl trapixxl<br />
possums aixl exxxts with<br />
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Nighilinx- hunts for tlxin<br />
provided wonderful Ixxind<br />
musk aixl a dunce for oldtiriXTs<br />
to brag alxxit great<br />
doge from their pu»t or boast<br />
of tlx- exploits of ones tlx-y<br />
currently owned. Coon hunts<br />
wx-tv something of a rite of<br />
passage for youngsters enamored<br />
of tlx- overall sporting<br />
experience. Mind you. I've<br />
done alxxit as much missionary<br />
work in cxxxi wood*<br />
darker than a hundred midnights<br />
as these okl bones<br />
care to experience. Ixit by<br />
tlx- Same token I cherish my<br />
memories of great ekigs. the<br />
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cx x HIS treed in a single sweet<br />
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the dark timber of the East Coast.<br />
T<br />
in- wind was perfect as I eased around tlxedge<br />
of a frcslxut unit and headed into<br />
dark timber. My destination was a familiar<br />
saddle where I'd t ailed in a fair numlx-r of coyotes<br />
> >ver the years Everything a coyote needs to survive<br />
i- here: fcxxl. water, and pk-nty of shelter.<br />
Doping the wind one last lime. I picked my shooting<br />
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I picked the dearest slxxxing lane I<br />
could. not an easy task in tlx- dense,<br />
wrxxkxl draw. No more than 20 yards<br />
wkk- at tlx- mouth, when-1 sat. the<br />
tine sharply narrowed as it strctclxxi<br />
luack into tlx- limber. Ai its fanlx-st<br />
point. (Hi yards from my positkxv tlxopen<br />
area was lurely five yards<br />
across. Ilx- lane was namAv. its edges<br />
lined with tangled t>rush too thkrk to<br />
see through. Ixii tlx- conditions for<br />
calling were perfect.<br />
Staning with a series of sulxle cottontail<br />
sounds. I SICAVIV increased tlxvolume<br />
mc-r tlx- next couple ol minutes.<br />
After 10 minutes, a faint patch of<br />
white showed itself. lx>W>ing through<br />
tlx- tiliilx-r. Tlx- coyote a|>proached<br />
from one of only a few visililc directkwvs<br />
in tlx- forest. I>ui still, tlx- brush<br />
was t thick to lace a Ixillct through.<br />
Tlx-n he paused.<br />
I Ixaccd for tlx- slxx. hokling the<br />
crossluir <br />
come out cm. Tlx- call was on mute,<br />
but tlx- coyote just stood there-, staring<br />
in my direction. All I could see were<br />
tlx- ti|»s ol' his ears. After a two-minute<br />
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hunt. Ixit we made the most of it.<br />
Chocking tlx- wind and angle of the<br />
sun. we sat against the base of an oak<br />
tree- tlut was engulfed !>y a thkk tangle<br />
of tall hlacklx-rry vines My slxxxing<br />
sticks had bright red legs, my hat jetblack.<br />
ami neither of us remembered<br />
face masks, llul didn't stop us from<br />
trying.<br />
figuring if any shot opportunities<br />
did present ilx-msdve-s, they'd come<br />
at long-range: I tk several readings<br />
with my rangefinder. Not 30 seconds<br />
into ilx - first series of cottontail sounds,<br />
we spotted two coyotes busting out<br />
of the low-growing oak patch in front<br />
of us, ISO yards away atxl closing<br />
quickly.<br />
As they dove behind some till grass,<br />
then a small patch of Ixiars, I repositioned<br />
tlx- slxxxing sticks. A second<br />
later. Ixxh coyotes were in tlx- scope,<br />
sprinting our way. Silting still as stone<br />
statues, we watched litem rambling<br />
into our laps.<br />
Finally, tlx-v stopped, inside 20<br />
yards, Ilx- dog on tlx- k-ft filk-d my<br />
Trijicon 3x9. and connecting on that<br />
shot was a slam-dunk, but as tlx- second<br />
dog spun and beat feet across the<br />
opening. I flat-out missed. Ii happens.<br />
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coyotes in tlx- (km- cover of western<br />
Oregon than anyone I know. It's tough<br />
country to hunt. Ixit tlx- predators arc<br />
tlx-re—lots of ilx-m. Ty's main motivation<br />
is helping ranchers in the<br />
W'illanxtte Valk-y who suffer huge livestock<br />
kisses from these efficient killers.<br />
It's a year-round commitment, aixl Ty<br />
learns something every tinx- lx- Ix-acLs<br />
into lite field.<br />
"Calling coyotcs in western Oregon<br />
is far different than calling them in tlxopen<br />
sagebrush country of eastern<br />
Oregon," Ix-gms Niclxils. "In brushy<br />
country. I always try to have six things<br />
in place before I set up aixl call, first, I<br />
clxvk tlx- wind to make sure it's I'lowing<br />
into my face or across my body.<br />
Second. I want the sun at my luck, but<br />
that's not always possible in this lubitat.<br />
Shade is tlx- Ix-st alternative. Third.<br />
I !k for a slxxxing lane, keeping in<br />
mind it can lx- very small. It might<br />
come in tlx- form of a meadow, okl<br />
logging roods, even rows of trees."<br />
Normally, Nklxils looks for an elevated<br />
spot front whkh to call, tlxxigh<br />
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go with what tlx- land gives you. Wlx-n<br />
hunting logged units, it's easier to get<br />
high and call aixl see whit's going on."<br />
Fifth on Ty's checklist is a good hiding<br />
spot. "I like something I can sit In<br />
front of that Ixeaks up my outline,<br />
blackberry ihkkets arc- |x-rfect. as ilx-ir<br />
jumbled vines really create a gcxxl<br />
three-dimensional blind."<br />
Finally, w lx-n calling in dose-quarters.<br />
which is often tlx- case in the<br />
brush-laden land of western Oregon.<br />
Niclxils keeps his lunds atxl face covered<br />
in camo. -Our hunt was the<br />
exception to this," Ty smiles. "On that<br />
one, we went with w hat we had and<br />
got lucky. Tlx- sun was in the coyotes'<br />
eyes, aixl tlxxigh we had tx» camo. we<br />
had a great luckdrop and staved still.<br />
Tlut all played a role in our success."<br />
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""Ilx- howler has Ixx-n overused<br />
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easier to nx-ss up a howl than<br />
tlx- sounds of a dying animal,<br />
atxl when you do. coyotcs wiseup<br />
to tlut."<br />
In places where public pressure<br />
is high. Nichols prefers<br />
offering coyotcs sounds tlx-y may<br />
not luve Ix-ard Ix-fore. "lately,<br />
I've Ixx-n hav ing great results<br />
using raccoon as well as cottontail-distress<br />
sounds." Nkhols<br />
points out. "Jackral>bit-ditrcss<br />
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"I've really Ixen having good<br />
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Due to the varied habitat, one of the<br />
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coyote caUers Ls how long to<br />
slay on a stand. Not seeing mixh of<br />
tlx- land you're calling leaves great<br />
uncertainty as to how long you<br />
sluxikl give a setup to work. As<br />
Nichols points out. tlx-re arc- several<br />
factors to lake into consideration.<br />
"In open country, lx- it farmland or<br />
dear-cuts in tlx- mountains, if there's<br />
a great deal of publk: pressure. I'll<br />
work it for a good -Ii5 minutes." If I<br />
know tlx-re are coyotes in tlx- area. I<br />
might even give ii longer tlun that."<br />
Ilx- reason Ls, Ty's offering sound-,<br />
tlx-y've likely not heard, anil ihese<br />
call-shy coyotes can lake a while to<br />
respond.<br />
As with all predator hunting, you<br />
never know what will happen on any<br />
given setup. Init in areas ilut have<br />
tx*cn hit hard by other hunters, you<br />
want to call smart ami give tlx- animals<br />
tinx- to respond. You may get a<br />
coyote charging in within the first fewseconds.<br />
or a wise one that lingers on<br />
the outskirts for several minutes. Give<br />
those wive dogs time to comc in, otherwise<br />
you won't even know they're<br />
around.<br />
"In tight timlx-r, I'll only stay 1$ lo<br />
20 minutes on stand," shares Nichols.<br />
"Ibis Ls because ilx- calling takes place<br />
in dose quarters, atxl tlx- coyotes usually<br />
respond quickly if they are<br />
dose Ivy."<br />
If concentrating efforts on timlx-n-d<br />
ridges and amid brushy draws and<br />
creek bottoms, call ami move. If nothing<br />
comes in after 15 minutes, rather<br />
than calling kinder, pick up aixl go to<br />
the next spot. It's usually more productive<br />
to cover ground with your<br />
feet. (Hitting yourself in multiple setup<br />
situations, rather than covering ground<br />
with loud calls.<br />
*For nx-. consistent success Ls alxxit<br />
the proper setup anil attentkm to<br />
details," Nkitols concludes. "I use<br />
MMUXLS tlut nuke sense in the lulniai<br />
I'm hunting I want to nuke sounds<br />
that nuke sense to tlx- aninuls. not<br />
MHIIXI grxxl lo humans."<br />
On a recent coyote hunt, not far<br />
from my home. Nichols got situated<br />
on tlx- edge of a mountain nx-admv,<br />
surrounded by thick brush and tall<br />
evergreens. He took the high point,<br />
and seconds after delivering a round<br />
of raccoon distress sounds and a quick<br />
coyote yip. saw two coyotes bust out<br />
of ilx- brush. They tore off right at<br />
him. He dropped tlx- first coyote with<br />
a well-placed shot, then stopped tlxsecond<br />
ck)g with quick yip and<br />
dropped him on the spot.<br />
When it comes to busting brush<br />
country coyotes in tlx- Pacific<br />
Northwest (or any dense-cover country).<br />
pay attention to details. Hunting<br />
these coyotes is not unlike hunting<br />
those- living in the brushy farmlands of<br />
the Eastern U.S.. even those in parts of<br />
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After a first-shot scope adjustment to lower the<br />
point of impact, the author's next nine shots<br />
formed a 1.45-inch group. All the guns shot at<br />
least one of the three loads available this well.<br />
"Ilx-n. lcx>. during those few seoxxK il lakes In reload<br />
and I he several seconds more you spend trying to again<br />
fiixl your target. tlx- target may have dived into its Ixtrrow<br />
or is hickk-n In- grave. With the AR. die only gun<br />
movement Ls from recoil, which with a gis-operatcd 223<br />
Ls so slight tiiat you don'i lose your sight pkiure. You<br />
can spot your own misses, instantly nuke your hold<br />
adjustment. and get another sJx>t off.<br />
I1x- advantages of not losing your sight pkiure. Ix-ing<br />
able to lx. - your men spoiler, and tlx- alxlity to gel off a<br />
followup slxx in a couple of seconds is clear advantage<br />
AH. At tlx- end of the day. tlx- AR lus a g«xxl clunce of<br />
chalking up a kx more rats dun any other rifle style,<br />
and. I have to admit, slxxxing an AR is more fun!<br />
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|xx>|)k- on a rat hunt. I cxxikln't say yes fast enough.<br />
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tlx- guns at our disposal were tlx- Predator nxxk-l.<br />
and five were of the Varmint neratk m. all chambered<br />
in .223 Remington. Other guns, which we all had the<br />
opportunity to shoot, were a .-ISO Bushmastcr, a 6.8<br />
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rounds with<br />
only one<br />
cleaning<br />
and still<br />
performed<br />
exceptionally<br />
well.<br />
slower 1:9 twist to its longer 24-inch<br />
barrel. Twist-wise, tlx- thinking is that<br />
tlx- Predator version shoukl lx- capabkof<br />
stabilizing heavier bullets than tlx-<br />
Varmint nxxk-l.<br />
Otlx-r than tlx- differences in tarrel<br />
length, contour. antl twist rale. Ixxh<br />
these production models<br />
haw fluted. chrome-moly<br />
bonds (nonfrcc<br />
floated within a<br />
tulnilar aluminum lund guard. Tlx- ll.ittop<br />
uppers have an integral Pkatinny<br />
rail and come with two risers for additional<br />
scope-nxxinting choice. Both<br />
mcxk-ls feature an A2 stock antl a twostage<br />
competition trigger with a 3.5pound<br />
take-up and a 1 pound let-off.<br />
The sltorter-lxtmHed Predator weighs 8<br />
potinds even, whik- the- Varmint is 6<br />
ounces heavier.<br />
After a comprehensive tech session<br />
with gunsmith Paul Catruch of<br />
Bushmaster, followed by a coupk- Itours<br />
spent at die Rawlins, Wyo., public<br />
range, we were rat-ready. I chose tlxshorter<br />
Predator model. I liked its handier<br />
length. plus it seemed to slvcxx a tail<br />
better than the other guns I .sampled<br />
that morning. This one lud a Leopold<br />
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sweet scope! 'llx- lower retkle arm lus<br />
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varying lengths of dx- lush nurks indicate<br />
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windage and hold-over using tlx- |Ximary<br />
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sure tlut if you zero-in at the prescribed<br />
range antl follow the dircttktns.<br />
this Varmini I luniing Retick- ckx> exactly<br />
what Lcupokl says it will: it's just tlut<br />
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sticxx-ssfully. I might atkl—antl I'm<br />
reluctant to change at this stage of the<br />
game.<br />
With Remington's 55-grain PSP load.<br />
I was getting gnxip averages of around<br />
1.4 to 1.5 inches. I lustcn to atkl. this<br />
was with dassk Wyoming crosswindts,<br />
gusting over 20 mpli ilut morning on<br />
tlx- range, aixl it dkln't stop tlx- rest of<br />
that day or tlx- next. Seldom were we<br />
able to set up to where we were shcxxing<br />
either directly into
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A midnight float on a lazy river can yield<br />
prime pelts for the stealthy hunter. Float<br />
along with the author and his son as they<br />
take us on a winter night's hunt.<br />
he temperature<br />
hovered at a mLs- Tera<br />
We 27 degrees.<br />
It was late IXxemlx-r in<br />
PennsytvaIlia, definitety<br />
not your typical weather<br />
for canoeing. Not only<br />
that, Ixit we were c.uxv<br />
ing down a small creek,<br />
at night, in an attempt to<br />
hunt coons and fox.<br />
Furthermore, a major<br />
snowstorm was forecast<br />
to hit »is sonx-tinx- after<br />
midnight with up to 10<br />
inches of snow. Ik> we<br />
know I tow to luve fun or<br />
what?<br />
My son and I eased tlxcanoe<br />
oil the Ixink from<br />
our launching point. ami<br />
soon we spotted tlx- eyes<br />
of tlx- first coon ol' tlxnight<br />
MX) yards alx-ad.<br />
Justin was positioixxl in<br />
tlx- Ixiw. He steadied the<br />
22 rille as I steered the<br />
canoe in the racxocxi's<br />
direction. As tlx- current<br />
ixislx-d us downstream. I<br />
kept tlx- packBe in tlxwater<br />
to ensure the eatxx.stayed<br />
|xisitionc\l ixdjxtly<br />
so Justin could get a<br />
she*. We drifted until we<br />
were 20 yards n ran up<br />
tlx- Ixank atxl exit of sight.<br />
A ck*an inlsv' It was<br />
already sluping up to lxa<br />
successful night as far<br />
as we were eoncenx-iL'<br />
We had Ixx-n planning<br />
this trip for over a week<br />
and were ck-tcnniix-d to<br />
compk-te the 7-ltour float<br />
just alx-ad of tlx- storm.<br />
Our logic was llul tlxanimals<br />
woukl lx- exit<br />
feeding Ix-avily before tlxsnow<br />
Hit. With my wifedriving<br />
a second vehkle.<br />
we dropped my tnick at<br />
tlx- take-CHit ramp 9 miles<br />
downstream from wlx-nwe'd<br />
put tlx- canoe in.<br />
Six- then drove us up to<br />
tlx- lx~.idw.uers and<br />
dropjxxl us off with tlxcanoe<br />
and our gear. We<br />
wcxikl lloat downstream<br />
to where the tnxk was<br />
parked. This way ix> one<br />
neeckxl to lx- tlx-re to<br />
pxk us up. An understanding<br />
wife makes this<br />
entire process much easier.<br />
I didn't expect to see<br />
many coons moving this<br />
late in the year, especially<br />
with temps in ilx- 20s. Ixit<br />
this type of trip is a real<br />
adventure Ixvausc you<br />
never know what you'll<br />
sex- each night, farther<br />
downstream Justin spotted<br />
something on tlx-<br />
Ixink. As we quietly drifted<br />
closer, we ick-niified it<br />
as a Ix-aver. It saw us at<br />
10 yank, but didn't know<br />
what we were so it swam<br />
to within fcxir feet of<br />
Justin and then smacked<br />
its tail on tlx- water giving<br />
us a stem warning. It was<br />
an awesome experience.<br />
We saw four beavers tlut<br />
night.<br />
'Hut Ls what makes a<br />
float hum so enjoyalile.<br />
lots of ganx- nxwing<br />
about. We are always<br />
ama/ed at all the deer we<br />
sex- each trip. Most arcjust<br />
milling around the<br />
stream or Ix-dck-d on tlx-<br />
Ixtnk. In one area near a<br />
weed field we spotted<br />
three ckx-r txikkxl on ilx-<br />
Ixink. So just for fun. I<br />
quietly packBed the Ixxit<br />
over to tlx-m. I sing rxilv<br />
our red-filtered Ix-adliglns.<br />
I was able to |x>siiHxi the<br />
eaixx- so Justin was only<br />
3 feet from a i-point<br />
Ixuk. It was incredMe!<br />
We find llul ckx-r rarely<br />
spook from a quiet. floating<br />
object.<br />
At one point, unlx-knownst<br />
lo us. a flock of<br />
turkeys were rxxxsted in<br />
ilx- trees hanging exit<br />
over the creek. As we<br />
dnfted uwk-r them, tlx-y<br />
all spooked, dropping<br />
|xx)|vlxHiihs arrxitxl us in<br />
the water as tlx-y flew oil".<br />
It stankxl us so much ilut<br />
I think I left a "bomb" of<br />
my own! bring extra<br />
clothes for such occasions.<br />
With snow atxl skx-t<br />
moving in. we knew ii<br />
was going Co get iumv, so<br />
we continued on our<br />
adventure...<br />
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The author and his son were able to bag three of the 10 coons they<br />
spotted that night. Luckily the tloat finished just ahead of a big snow.<br />
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Let's lk ai all the detaiLs of a llo.it<br />
hunt and break it down into manageal>lc<br />
pieces so ycxi understand exactly<br />
how you can ck> this type of hunt. This<br />
ankle will cover vehicle placement,<br />
canoeing, gear, lights. proper dothlng.<br />
guns, safety, calling, ami shexxing.<br />
The Right Water<br />
Ilx- first step is to find a waterway you<br />
can canoe down. It lias to lx- ckx-p<br />
enough so you are not scraping nicks<br />
on tlx- bottom. Last year we hit a submerged<br />
rexk at night and went overboard.<br />
Uickily it was only a foot ckx-p.<br />
so not a l»ig deal for us. but y with only<br />
one vehkle. However. ng. so it<br />
miglw lx- lx-st UJ cany two for an<br />
extended hum. Warning: Tlx- use of a<br />
nxxor can lx- tlx- difference Ix-tween<br />
legal ami illegal with sonx- state laws,<br />
so lx- sua- to check kx-.il regulatkxvs.<br />
Regardless of the propulskm nxtlxxl.<br />
tlx- technk|ues are tlx- sanx-.<br />
What Kind Of Boat?<br />
Once ycxi fuxl a creek that is floatable,<br />
you ixxxl a canoe or small Ixui that you<br />
can maneuver when necessary, When a<br />
coon is spotted. I try to quietly gukkthe<br />
canoe to set up tlx- six*. This Ls<br />
done with nx- sitting in tlx- stem atxl<br />
using a wxxxk-n paddle. .Metal packlk*<br />
soiix-tuncs "clank" on ilx- skk- of tlxcanoc.<br />
which will sprxik anything within<br />
hearing range-. I try to get the canoe<br />
alxxit 10 yards from tlx- creek Ixink as<br />
we Ik Kit cknvn to tlx- cxxxi. Tlx- Ixxit<br />
you choose must lx- small enrxigh so<br />
you can easily maneuver it when tlxtinx-<br />
CIHIX-S to get into kill nxxk-.<br />
Safety is tlx- iik*4 ini|xxtant factor.<br />
Follow all Ixxtting safety niles and plan<br />
for any circumstance (es|xxially getting<br />
wet>. The hardest part of night canoeing<br />
is not Ix-ing able to see tlx- water<br />
alx-ad to avokl potential luzards. It<br />
Ix-lps if >xxi are familiar with ilx- creek.<br />
I Ye floatcxl cxir 9-mile section several<br />
timers during tlx- cLiytinx- to Ixxonx -<br />
more familiar w ith tlx- three snull<br />
rapkLs we encxxintc-r each float. RapkLs?<br />
Yc-s, Ixit they are only alxxit 10 yards<br />
each. At niglw you have to 'read the<br />
water* by lcx>king at tlx- sky reflecting<br />
olT ilx- water's surface since v«xi can't<br />
see ilx- rocks. Hey. I said it was an<br />
adventure!<br />
Travel Setup<br />
utilize a drop-off person who<br />
dumps as and all cxir gear off at tlxlauixh<br />
site. Prior to this, we |Xirk a<br />
tnick at tlx- end of cxir float so no matter<br />
what tinx- we finLsh. we luve a rickwaiting<br />
on us. Typically, we k-avc tlxbouse<br />
at 9 p.m.. hunt all night, and get<br />
Ixick to the inxk arcxuxl i a.m. Yes. it's<br />
a king Ik Kit. but always exciting and<br />
usually rewarding It's always a Ixxius<br />
domg such a trip with my son or a<br />
close friend.<br />
Winter Clothing<br />
It was 27 ck-grees wlx-n we started cxir<br />
last float, aixl l>y 4 a.m. it lud dropjx.-d<br />
to 20 ck-grees. Ycxill lx- sitting still for<br />
Ixxirs so ycxi have to stay warm. Dress<br />
in multipk- layers, inchxling socks. I<br />
tart off with polyprn insulated urxk-rvvear.<br />
tlx-n jeans followed by insuLitcd<br />
coveralls. Seems like overkill until several<br />
IKHIIN into ilx- float wlx-n ycxi will<br />
appreciate the- extra clothing<br />
I strongly rccomnx-nd two layers of<br />
srxks and knee-high niblx-r boots. Y capsize. Ixit if ycxi<br />
choose a dec-|X-r creek. lake, or river,<br />
lx- extra careful and always wear a personal<br />
flotation device. Safety first!<br />
Lights<br />
YIXI will need a good Ix-adlight llul<br />
will illuminate ilx- eyes of a cxxxi exit<br />
to 100 yards. I use my 6-volt fox-hunting<br />
headlamp. This setup alkiws me to<br />
kcx-p my hgl« on for tlx- entire trip<br />
withcxit losing much of its charge. As<br />
we drift cknvnsiream. IxHh ol' us are<br />
constantly shining cxir lights ckvwn<br />
akxig Ixxh Ixmks looking for raccoons<br />
ami fox. Don't skimp on a grxxl light.<br />
List year my son was using an old Ixittery<br />
atxl within one mile hLs light dXxl.<br />
This mack- it alnxist impctssildc for him<br />
to sixxx with just nx- shining my light.<br />
He sure to use a red filter over tlx- lens<br />
to minimize s|xx>king.<br />
Tlx- goal here is like any nighttinxprecbtor<br />
hunt. Use ilx- light for spotting<br />
guile and tlx-n fix slxxxing exxe you<br />
an- within range. The key is to lx- able<br />
to illuminate ilx- eyes for aiming purposcs.<br />
Rifle Or Shotgun?<br />
We cany a .22 rifle ami 12-gaugc slxxgun<br />
in ilx- camx-, reach' for use at anygiven<br />
nxxix-m. Typically. my son uses<br />
tlx- .22 rifle as we drift akmg looking<br />
fix ctxins along tlx- Ixink. We regularly<br />
pull tlx- canoe exit of tlx- water ami call<br />
fox. bolx-ats. and coyotcs along cut<br />
fields. 'IhLs Ls vvlx-re I use tlx- 12-gaugc.<br />
lulling in to land allows you to stretch<br />
your k-gs. take a pit stop, ami break<br />
exit a snack ami IK* beverage. IhLs<br />
scire refreslx-s your senses and allows<br />
ycxi to reflect on tlx- float up to tlut<br />
point. This is usually several Ixxirs into<br />
rtant to s|XK ilxtarget<br />
at toast 100 yards away. This<br />
gives ycxi tinx- to get the- IXKII headed<br />
in llul dircctkxi c-artv encxigli witlxxil<br />
Ix-ing ck-tcxtcxl. Tiy to get tlx- Ixwt<br />
alxxit 10 to 20 yards frixn tlx- Ixink<br />
while still 50 yards upstream of your<br />
target. Once tlx- canoe Ls in llul posilion,<br />
simply keep the- packllc m the<br />
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The author always takes time during a float to stop and call for fox.<br />
Many times he'll stay seated In the canoe and call from the rfverhank.<br />
tlx- Ixxtt lined up as you drift quietly At tlx- same tinx- you are lining up<br />
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positions his body aixl rifle, ilx-n waits<br />
quietly as tlx- Ixxtt drifts towarcb tlxcoon.<br />
Slay absolutely motionless, allowing<br />
tlx- current to silently take you<br />
cknwtsta-am. I Icadlights stay focused on<br />
llx- cxxxi to illuminate tlx- eyes.<br />
Sometimes. If a coon is feeding along<br />
tlx- lunk. you might lose sight of him as<br />
you are drifting down. Keep calm and<br />
still, aixl eventually you'll spot the eyes<br />
as lx- moves alxxit.<br />
Wlx-n yrxi get within 20 yards of tlxanimal,<br />
tlx- shooter slxxikl already have<br />
tlx- coon in the scope with tlxtrossliairs<br />
centered. At this point tlxshooter<br />
fires when ready. Virtually no<br />
movement will he necessary fix dxsiXX<br />
siixe tlx- slxx Kerr is in [xrjtion at<br />
tlx- fust glimpse of cyx-s. During tlxslxx.<br />
evc-ryone in Ux- eancx- must<br />
remain still until after tlx- slxx is taken.<br />
"Ibis Ls critical so tlx- shcxXc-r can property<br />
aim with minimal movement it's<br />
iui|xtssihlc- to luve tlx- canoe completely<br />
still due to tlx- current moving tlxbout.<br />
Ixit by following these suggestions,<br />
you can get a gtxxl slxx.<br />
Another critical factor of this technique<br />
is tlx- shooter must luce his light<br />
illuminating tlx- animal's eyes. If lxckvsn't.<br />
it will lx- difficult to see tlxccxxi<br />
in tlx- scope even If tlx- pctscxi in<br />
tlx- Ixnk of llx- caixx- lus las liglu
witlxxit talking. Justin will sik-ntly point<br />
his linger in tlx- direction lx- warns mc<br />
to line up tlx - canoc w lx-n we're w ithin<br />
the - last 50 yards of tlx- coon.<br />
Sometimes lx- warns tlx- canoc slightly<br />
angled to nuke a partkular six*, so<br />
iivtcad of talking, he points Work out<br />
a few hand signals lx-fore k-aving the<br />
IxHise. A coon will cenainly hear any<br />
human vofce. no nutter how quktly<br />
whispered.<br />
Critter Calling<br />
Ilx- easiest way Ls to |xill tlx- Ixut up<br />
on tlx- Ixink and set up dose by. Ibis<br />
is no different llun parking vixir vehi-<br />
cle ami walking into the fiekl to call.<br />
11x- advantage is that ycxi are likely to<br />
lx - in country wlx-re no one has ever<br />
called before. As with any set. w ind is a<br />
factor, so key on it ami keep in mind,<br />
with tlx- Ixink al yrxir Ixick, tlx*y can't<br />
circle lx-hind you.<br />
Ilx- cxlx-r technique is to positk>n<br />
tlx- canex- w ithin 20 yards of tlx- Ixink,<br />
anchor, ami tlx-n call while silting quietly.<br />
Ihis technique is rvx as effective<br />
at night, as critters nuy conx* right up<br />
to tlx- Ixink withcxit any warning, nuking<br />
it diflxult to get into posjtkxi for a<br />
slxx witlxxit lx-ing Ixistcd. At dawn<br />
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from tlx- Ixxit can lx- deadly since ycxi<br />
luve the opprxtunity to see tlx-m coming<br />
before they're riglit on top of you.<br />
End Of Ibe Trip<br />
For once tlx- weatherman was right,<br />
and at I a.m. tlx- snow started falling,<br />
ami the wind picked up. We still had<br />
three mik-s to go Ixit didn't care; we<br />
were luving a lull. We floated past a<br />
huge tree that had falk-n into tlx- water<br />
wlx-n Justin signaled nx- lx- spotted<br />
eyes 75 yards alx-ad. I lined up tlxc-ancx-<br />
while he- gn with tlxrifle.<br />
At 50 yards we sini|)ly Id the current<br />
push us slowly downstream.<br />
W ahin 30 yards we see it's a red fox<br />
sniffing around some logs on the Ixink.<br />
Justin NIT c|uk-tly with tlx- gun ready :LS<br />
we drifted to within 20 yards. I lxim|xxl<br />
ilx- patklk- against the skk- of tlx- canoe<br />
in an attempt to keep it straight, aixl<br />
tlx- fox ran offi It happens.<br />
Farther akxig. with snow falling, we<br />
s|Xit a ccxOT at tlx - water's edge. I |Xisitk>n<br />
tlx- canoe. Justin rcaclx-s tlx- rifle,<br />
ami we drift down to vviihin 10 yards.<br />
After tlx- slxx ilx- CTXMI rolls into tlxwater.<br />
W'e retrieved the ctx>n ami kept<br />
mewing.<br />
In tlx- last mile of cxir flcut the wind<br />
was Itkivving Ixiri/ontally upstream into<br />
cxir faces. It was lurd to see. squinting,<br />
with sleet hitting cxir eyes. We rounded<br />
one more Ix-nd and spotted the la>t<br />
ccxin of tlx- night rooting arcxind scxix-<br />
IXVLSI) along tlx- Ixink. nuking it easy<br />
for us to drift over to him and put ilx*<br />
last prinx - hick - in the Ixxit.<br />
CXir final ecxint of aninuls s|xxted<br />
was It) cxxxis, iwo fox, frxir Ix-avers,<br />
lified<br />
at night, nuking everything vxxi do a<br />
link- nxxe challenging Tlx- reward is<br />
thai ganx- animals are exit foraging, ami<br />
it's ama/ing wlut ycxill see.<br />
This kiml of hunt is a real treasure,<br />
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By January, tlx- mcxintaincxis area of the<br />
finger lakes is blanketed with snow. To<br />
nuke travel eaMer for coyotes (and |xvdictahle<br />
few tlx- hunters). McDonald<br />
nxk- a sixiwnxil>ile around Ills calling<br />
s|xXs tr> break a trail. Specifically, lx-<br />
Playing locator sounds can help<br />
pinpoint coyote pack locations.<br />
McDonald revisits the sites to<br />
make sure coyote use the areas<br />
on a regular basis.<br />
rixk- from areas where IK knew coyotcs<br />
vvcxikl lx: Ix-ckk-d to his setup position.<br />
This allowed coyotes lo Ixvonx- familiar<br />
with and use these "roadways' as<br />
apixoach routes to tlx- waiting hunters.<br />
With tlx-ir firearms ready aixl terrain<br />
prepared, the two hunters went cc|Xiration.<br />
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According to McDonald. this preparatkxi<br />
gave tlx-m a ck-finite edge during<br />
tlx- contest. Three weeks before tlxcontest<br />
weekend. NkOonakl drove to<br />
every piece of pro|X-nv that lx- lud jx-rmiv«ion<br />
to hunt in an attcni|X to l
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Small game and nrmints stand up and tike notice—<br />
Tfc ame quttfy and craKsnmtfif) ttut mike Mitt OA a<br />
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know (hat coyotc arc in a particular<br />
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they typically set up 80 to 200 yards<br />
away. This distance allows the hunters<br />
an unolxrusive a|>proach, yd it Ls close<br />
enough tlut coyotes can hear tlx- calls<br />
ami come to investigate. By studying<br />
the acruls maps and ap|>lying w irul<br />
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The pair separates at each setup.<br />
OKonskv. who normally carries a shotgun.<br />
Ls tin- designated tlownw ind<br />
shcxxcr. Ik- watches thick cover travel<br />
cx>rridors from a position that ckx-s ixx<br />
allow tlx* |xvdators to wiixl him.<br />
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electronic and nxnith calls tlut tlx-y<br />
used on every stand, "Ilx-y played ralv<br />
Ixt distress (Foxpro's DSO Cottontail<br />
specifically) at a nxxlium level. At the<br />
sanx* lime, tlx-y used niouth-blown<br />
rablxt-distrcss calls intcTniittently.<br />
According to McDoiuld. The harsh<br />
weatlx-r during this year's contest<br />
weekend nuck- tlx- coycxes susceptive<br />
to dLstress scxinds. 'llx-y were hungry!"<br />
'Ilx- |xe|uratkxt and calling strategics<br />
ixikl off as the pair killcxl 11 predators<br />
at tlx- first 14 stands.<br />
By tlx- mkklk- of tlx- second night,<br />
tlx- pair fixind themselves visiting a few<br />
Icx-.itkxts that they lud not prcscouted.<br />
n llx-se stands, tlx- hunters first<br />
attempted to lex-ate coyotes by how ling.<br />
If llx-y dkl get a response. Ixit tlx- coyotcs<br />
dkl ixx ccxix- to distress,<br />
.McDonald ami OKcxisky treated tlxcoyote<br />
like a stuWxxn goliMcr. They<br />
simply Ixiwkxl once aixl sat Ixick ami<br />
waited fix - tlx- coyote to appear, whkh<br />
scxix-times «x>k 2S to 30 minutes. One<br />
sucxessful stand lud tlx- hunters in an<br />
hcxir-and-a-lulf standoff with a coyote.<br />
Their persistence paid off as tlx- coyotc<br />
finally committed to investigate the<br />
rogue howling at tlx- oilier end of tlx*<br />
field.<br />
Scouting On The fly<br />
McDonakl ami O Konskv continued to<br />
scout as the comet was unck-r way.<br />
Because nxist of their hunting kxatkms<br />
were located in blocks of wrxxK outlimxl<br />
by roads, tlx- pair was abk- to<br />
chive around ilx- perimeters ami nxxiitor<br />
prcxLitor movement. Tlx-y |xilled to<br />
tlx- rtxtclskk- ami analyzed coyotc ami<br />
fox prints in tlx- snow. If they noticed<br />
prints entering an area, but dkl not see<br />
tracks k-aving a block. tlx-y figured tlut<br />
tlx- ixxxlators were using thai area as a<br />
daytinx- rest s|xx. Tlx- hunters revLsitcxI<br />
these- Icxations thai night.<br />
It is constantly said tlut successfully<br />
calling in aixl killing eastern coyotes<br />
is difficult and far different than tlx-ir<br />
open-country ccxisins. To do it with<br />
consistency is even more challenging.<br />
Ixit as llx-se two great eastern hunters<br />
have proven, it's all alxxit planning,<br />
scixiting, and lechnk|iie. McDonald<br />
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During the summer coyotes are extremely aggressive<br />
while protecting young. Using coyote-vocalization<br />
calls can wor1< toward the hunter's advantage,<br />
especially It you've scouted and know where dens<br />
sites are located.<br />
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size. In short, if you plan lo manage coyotcs lo increase<br />
game density, it's a 365-day-per-year jol).<br />
Trying lo save fawns or olhcr small game on your |>ropcity<br />
by re-mewing coyotes c-arly is a worthy goal, but a second<br />
reason to lake a barbecue timeout is lo Ixiild your confidence.<br />
Chew on this: Coyotcs reveal several vulix-rabili-<br />
Ik's Ix-ginning in spring and continuing tlmHigh summer.<br />
The first is the protective instinct of parents. As coyotes<br />
stake out den sites, rear pups, atxl hunt for tlx-ir ravenous<br />
litter, tlx-y bccomc ultra-protective of their territory, particularly<br />
the micro environment near an occupx-d tlen.<br />
During this tinx-. tlx-y are more aggressive ami respond<br />
Ix-lter to certain calls. Liter in the summer you can build<br />
your confidence by calling pups. Since juvenlk-s haven't<br />
been jaded by experience anil haven't gained a paranoid<br />
character, most everything you throw at tlx-m in the calling<br />
category may work. Plus, you'll call in more coyotcs simply<br />
because tlx-re are more availaMe as litters disperse. Ami.<br />
you won't lx* com|x-ting with as many other predator<br />
hunters as you woukl during prinxiime winter months.<br />
Qmfklcnce-buikling may not seem like a noteworthy ek-mcnt<br />
to predator hunting success, but tinx- and time again I<br />
lx-ar front coyote hunters east of the Mississippi River on<br />
IXAV difficult it can lx- to call a coyotc. Ilrxiing your skills<br />
prior lo tlx- winter rush on uneducated coyotes will give<br />
you new straicgx-s lo employ later when pells arc- prime.<br />
A final reason to hum coyotes in spring ami summer is<br />
for fun. Calling coyotes is simply a great way to sjx-ixl<br />
lime. Wlx-n ycxi add Ixtter responsiveness, more coyotes to<br />
call, ami aiding cxlx-r wildlife by depk-ting tlx- coyotc population,<br />
it makes a lot of sense to call coyotes during the<br />
dog days.<br />
finding Summer Hotspots<br />
Ycxi can kxate warm-weather coyotes much as ycxi vvcxild<br />
during ihe w inter months by using simpk- howls or an electronic<br />
clxxus of yipping coyotcs at dawn and dusk. I luve<br />
Ioix- howls and a yi|>ping chorus on my Johnny Stewart<br />
PM-4 remote digital caller. Coyotes respond to these invitalions<br />
to prcxlaim territory, issue a warning, or simply to say<br />
lx-llo. Regardless of the reason for ilx-ir answer, it gives you<br />
an idea of where tlx-y Ixxl or have a den. Note ii on a map<br />
for future calling.<br />
CoyiXcs ckm'i always answer a howl. Tiglu-lip|xxl coyotes<br />
may result from human pressure, or llx-y may lx- lessckxiiinant<br />
in a local area ami prefer to k-ad a confrontational-free<br />
life. If you're luving difficulty in getting coyotcs to<br />
answer, you'll luve to lx- a spy.<br />
Denning sites are a sure lx-t for coyote encounters from<br />
March ihrixigh August. Coyotcs generally lake over tlx- ck-n<br />
ol' another animal and renxxk-l it to their specifications.<br />
When it's hot. water is vital to survival, so scout near<br />
water edges to locate travel routes to and from den<br />
sites. A beat-down trail with tracks going both ways Is<br />
a sure sign that coyotes are living nearby.<br />
They commonly invade dens nude<br />
by fox, badgers, skunks, ami other<br />
burrowing numnuLv l/x>k for llx-se<br />
locations on open hillsxk-s. in fence<br />
lines, ami along Ixxlgerovvs. Coyotes<br />
may fiixl a natural ck-n in a rrxky<br />
cxitcropixng or in ilx- stump crater of<br />
an overturned tree. Mcxst ck-ns will<br />
lx- elevated to avoid tlx- possibility<br />
of llcxxling ami fix Ix-tler surveillance.<br />
(icxxl hunting and a gcxxl water<br />
source are generally within easy traveling<br />
distance- of a ck-n. Check water<br />
edges for |uttems of regular coyotevisits.<br />
If ycxi find a packed trail of<br />
paw prints near water, you're bound<br />
to lx- ix-ar an active ck-n site. If tlx-re<br />
are parcels of governnx-nt-sct-askkacres<br />
nearby (e.g.. Conservatkm<br />
Reserve Program acres), clxx'k tlxise<br />
as well. Coyotes will zero in ixi<br />
fawns for a Ixk-f window (hiring the<br />
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ecently I was doing a little<br />
post-season scouting for deer<br />
wlx-n I saw something that<br />
made nx- do a double-take. A sund of<br />
100-year-old oak trees had been<br />
invaded, tlx-ir lurk stripped away,<br />
leaving tlx- trees exposed to tlx- harsh<br />
northern Michigan winters. Ilx- trees<br />
were goners, and it brought a tear to<br />
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Ilx- perpetrator? A slow-mov ing<br />
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Often called porkies or quill hogs,<br />
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Ix-tvveen 15 and 10 pcximls. They're<br />
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Aptly mimed "tlx- animal with an<br />
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This pine has been gurdled by a<br />
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certainly die from its damage.<br />
nijthi hunting is Ix-st since tlx-y are<br />
nocturnal. Otherwise, hunt earty in ilxmorning<br />
ami at dusk, lxxik for porcupine.-.<br />
along swamp edges, in hoUow<br />
logs or ck-ckluous trees, or anywlx-rc<br />
you find recent porcupine damage.<br />
Abo, look for ck-ns. whk h are easily<br />
recognized In- ilx- prepomlerance of<br />
porcupinc- seal (about 1-inch-long pelk-tsi<br />
found around them.<br />
'Wintertime is an excellent tinx- to<br />
control porcupinc- numbers because<br />
llx-ir sign Ls very evident,' sakl<br />
Michigan IX-partnx-nt of Naiural<br />
Resources Assistant Wildlife Chief<br />
Dcxig Reeves.<br />
Porcupine tracks are- easy to find in<br />
tlx- winter. IXm't forget to look high in<br />
trees where you'll often find porkies<br />
rtxisting. Although porcupines aren't<br />
known for lx-ing very mobile. don't let<br />
llx-ir repuiaikm fcx>l ycxi. I've personally<br />
followed tracks for mer a inik- in<br />
kmx--high snow before giving up tlxpursuit.<br />
Don't just lixik for |xxcupiix->—ycxi<br />
can also listen for tlx-m.<br />
"Scxixtinx-s ycxi can Ix-ar tlx-m chattering<br />
or .x|ix-aling," sakl Dave<br />
Weaver, of Troy. Mich. "It kuxl of<br />
s< Kinds like a grating lxil>y cry."<br />
Tlieir squeals are most often related<br />
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"I've often heard tlx-m gnawing on<br />
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Many |xwcu|>iix- hunters k-ave tlxck-ad<br />
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coyotes, fishers, nxxiniain Ikxvs. and<br />
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