02/05/2010 11:44:58

The FoxPro digital has become my favorite.  I have hunted coyotes in most regions of the United States.  I find that the calls I choose depends on the region, time of year, and pressure.  If rabbit in distress is not working, domestic cat in distress is a great alternative.  Coyotes love cats.  

I have used several different rifles through the years.  I currently use a HBAR match grade competition, AR-15, with a 24 inch Krieger barrel.  The truth is, what ever rifle you are accurate, and comfortable with.  I also use a shotgun with #4buck, or BB.  Again, it depends on where I am hunting, and the time of day.

Time of day depends on weather conditions, and again pressure.  My most successful is night hunting.  Be sure what you local regulations are regarding night calling.  I usually take my coyote gear along when i am upland game hunting, and duck hunting.  Everybody has there view on when it is good, and bad to call.  I have called in coyotes at noon, on hot windy days, in Arizona.  Your odds are better, under better weather, early morning, and evening.  The point is, if you don't try, you won't know.

One last warning.  These calls can draw all predators.  I have had coyotes, foxes, bobcats, mountain lion, and bear come into them.  

Just starting out, I recommend trying a good guide.  He can give you some pointers in field, and help you understand the reasoning behind it.  If you are unsure of where to find a guide, I have found many good guides for hunting and fishing on, www.huntfishguide.com 

01/21/2008 09:59:30

Wel for #1 i would say a rabbit in distress either digital or manual.

#2 A .243 is fine but i would say a .22-250 is the king of predator hunting.

#3 Is probably bout early morning Midday Late afternoon.

01/06/2008 18:59:17

always glad to hear of others who love to chase those pesky 'yotes.

gear for predators all depends on when and where your hunting. however, i have had some success with a few products and here are some of my favorites.

1.i personally use a foxpro digital caller with a predator supreme decoy. the rabbit distress is deadly in conjunction with the decoy. the predators are attracted to the audio of the call then switch to visual stimulation with the decoy. i also use a custom wood red river open reed mouth call from Predatorpros as well. with this call i can simulate anything from rabbit distress to a great howl or bark.

calls and decoys available at:
predatorpros.com
decoyheart.com (also available at cabelas)
gofoxpro.com

2. i use a ruger .222 but a .243 will do just as well. i prefer the smaller round due to the small entrance and exit holes if you want to skin or mount the predator. however, any flat shooting round such as a .222, .223, .22-250, .243 etc. are great for yotes. its becoming more popular to hunt predators with a .22 or the new .17 for the cheaper round and smaller hole. in that case, however, shot placement is much more essential.

3. generally, early morning and late evening are the best time to hunt but you can call them in at any time of the day.

keep on huntin

01/06/2008 13:20:40

I would shy away from distress calls if you can because if they hear the distress call they often circle downwind of you to see if they can smell what it is, so I think that coyote howles and yips work better and if that doesnt work try the distress calls. The best time to try for coyotes would be first light in the morning and last light in the evening in the harsh winter months, plus if theres snow on the ground it can help you see them.