Busted by Goats on my coyote hunt:

Wyoredman · November 17, 2011, 11:10 AM

The wind finally stoped blowing 50 mph yesterday, so i left work early to try and call a few coyotes.

A few weeks ago i came upon spot not far from town that had loads of coyote sign and I figured this would be a good day to try and get a few furs. Upon ariving at the spot, I hid my truck and started hiking over the ridge to a calling position. About halfway there, I spooked a large herd of pronghorn as I came over a small rise. As the herd took off, two coyotes jumped up and ran over the hill.

I was busted. I began calling but never saw them again. So this leads to my question: What should I have done? Just left the area and come back latter? Will those coyotes now associate my call with me? Did I ruin this spot for the rest of the season or if I give it a few weeks, will these dogs forget and come into my call? I did not shoot at them.

Thanks.

Skadoosh · November 17, 2011, 11:13 AM

Give them a couple weeks...they'll forget.

Major Dave (retired) · November 17, 2011, 12:22 PM

for yotes is coming up soon (Dec/Jan), IIRC, so just start sounding sexy, and you should get some good results.

November 17, 2011, 11:10 AM	#1
Wyoredman Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2011 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,350	Busted by Goats on my coyote hunt: The wind finally stoped blowing 50 mph yesterday, so i left work early to try and call a few coyotes. A few weeks ago i came upon spot not far from town that had loads of coyote sign and I figured this would be a good day to try and get a few furs. Upon ariving at the spot, I hid my truck and started hiking over the ridge to a calling position. About halfway there, I spooked a large herd of pronghorn as I came over a small rise. As the herd took off, two coyotes jumped up and ran over the hill. I was busted. I began calling but never saw them again. So this leads to my question: What should I have done? Just left the area and come back latter? Will those coyotes now associate my call with me? Did I ruin this spot for the rest of the season or if I give it a few weeks, will these dogs forget and come into my call? I did not shoot at them. Thanks. __________________ Go Pokes! Go Rams!

November 17, 2011, 12:22 PM	#3
Major Dave (retired) Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2008 Location: Between Dallas and Shreveport, LA Posts: 569	Breeding season for yotes is coming up soon (Dec/Jan), IIRC, so just start sounding sexy, and you should get some good results. __________________ Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be but a vulgar brawl.

November 17, 2011, 11:13 AM	#2
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,016	Give them a couple weeks...they'll forget.