wind and coyotes

bamaranger · November 29, 2009, 03:22 AM

OK, I'm gonna give this dog calling business a whirl. The one's I kill are victims of opportunity, anytime I go on purpose for coy's, notta.

What kind of wind set up do you like best? Surely you've gotta be downwind. Talked to a guy the other day who'd killed 5 at a sit, in a cross wind set up w/ calling and bait, and a barn for concealment.

Can't believe that "looks right" would work to often.

Daryl · November 29, 2009, 05:36 AM

Coyotes use their nose a LOT. When they come in looking for an easy meal, they generally won't circle upwind of where they believe the rabbit is; they'll just naturally circle to the downwind side if there's any doubt about where that meal is, 'cause they see a whole other world with that nose.

My airedales do the same thing when looking for a wounded coyote. They circle to the downwind side, and turn into the wind when they smell it. The difference with a coyote is that it's going to smell you, and it's going to turn the OTHER way when it does. You're goal is to get a shot before that happens.

A simple bark, "aaat", or yip from your voice is usually enough to stop a coyote briefly for a shot, but be ready to shoot when you do it 'cause the opportunity won't last long.

Keep that in mind when you set up for a calling stand. They can't smell you from upwind, so if they can't see you (good camo) then they'll either come in close, or circle downwind to get a "sniff" of whatever they're looking for.

You need to be able to shoot in that direction to kill the coyote if/when it circles that way. For me, I'm right handed, and so shoot better to my left than to my right, so I like to have a cross-wind from right to left, with enough open ground in that direction to allow me to shoot a coyote.

With that in mind, also keep in mind that you want to approach the area where you believe coyotes are from the downwind side. You can't have your scent blowing through the area where the coyotes are, but you need to be set up to hsoot the coyote when the tables turn and it starts hunting YOU.

Daryl

rickyjames · November 29, 2009, 10:11 AM

Another airedaleman

jdscholer · November 29, 2009, 02:53 PM

Gee Daryl, ya mean ya don't just stop the truck, roll down the window, and start blowin the call.

jd

Daryl · November 29, 2009, 05:53 PM

JD,

Naw, you have me confused with the contest callers.

Daryl

Daryl · November 29, 2009, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Another airedaleman

You betcha!

bamaranger · November 29, 2009, 06:48 PM

Understand wind, as I'm a rabid whitetailer/bow guy. Just never thought too much about applying it to coys, which shows why I don't get any contacts on coy hunts. Will keep y'all posted.

jdscholer · November 29, 2009, 08:55 PM

In my experience, the best breeze for coyote calling is no breeze at all. Where I live, we have pretty calm mornings from first light until about 9 AM or so (usually). The calm combined with the morning magic usually gives me about three times the amount of success that I get later in the day. jd

November 29, 2009, 03:22 AM	#1
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,306	wind and coyotes OK, I'm gonna give this dog calling business a whirl. The one's I kill are victims of opportunity, anytime I go on purpose for coy's, notta. What kind of wind set up do you like best? Surely you've gotta be downwind. Talked to a guy the other day who'd killed 5 at a sit, in a cross wind set up w/ calling and bait, and a barn for concealment. Can't believe that "looks right" would work to often.

November 29, 2009, 02:53 PM	#4
jdscholer Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 1,197	Gee Daryl, ya mean ya don't just stop the truck, roll down the window, and start blowin the call. jd __________________ "We're all dummies, just in different ways." Old Okie Philosopher

November 29, 2009, 06:48 PM	#7
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,306	OK Understand wind, as I'm a rabid whitetailer/bow guy. Just never thought too much about applying it to coys, which shows why I don't get any contacts on coy hunts. Will keep y'all posted.

November 29, 2009, 08:55 PM	#8
jdscholer Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 1,197	In my experience, the best breeze for coyote calling is no breeze at all. Where I live, we have pretty calm mornings from first light until about 9 AM or so (usually). The calm combined with the morning magic usually gives me about three times the amount of success that I get later in the day. jd __________________ "We're all dummies, just in different ways." Old Okie Philosopher

November 29, 2009, 05:36 AM	#2
Daryl Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2008 Posts: 2,350	Coyotes use their nose a LOT. When they come in looking for an easy meal, they generally won't circle upwind of where they believe the rabbit is; they'll just naturally circle to the downwind side if there's any doubt about where that meal is, 'cause they see a whole other world with that nose. My airedales do the same thing when looking for a wounded coyote. They circle to the downwind side, and turn into the wind when they smell it. The difference with a coyote is that it's going to smell you, and it's going to turn the OTHER way when it does. You're goal is to get a shot before that happens. A simple bark, "aaat", or yip from your voice is usually enough to stop a coyote briefly for a shot, but be ready to shoot when you do it 'cause the opportunity won't last long. Keep that in mind when you set up for a calling stand. They can't smell you from upwind, so if they can't see you (good camo) then they'll either come in close, or circle downwind to get a "sniff" of whatever they're looking for. You need to be able to shoot in that direction to kill the coyote if/when it circles that way. For me, I'm right handed, and so shoot better to my left than to my right, so I like to have a cross-wind from right to left, with enough open ground in that direction to allow me to shoot a coyote. With that in mind, also keep in mind that you want to approach the area where you believe coyotes are from the downwind side. You can't have your scent blowing through the area where the coyotes are, but you need to be set up to hsoot the coyote when the tables turn and it starts hunting YOU. Daryl

November 29, 2009, 10:11 AM	#3
rickyjames Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2009 Posts: 558	Another airedaleman

November 29, 2009, 05:53 PM	#5
Daryl Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2008 Posts: 2,350	JD, Naw, you have me confused with the contest callers. Daryl