Coyote hunting

[SPUSCG]

well an ar-15 or ruger mini are not meant for the woods.

[Loaded4yote]

My AR-15 is meant for the woods.



Saying an AR-15 or Mini 14 isn't meant for the woods is the exact same thing as saying a Over and Under shotgun isn't meant for bird hunting. Even though some people don't use them to hunt or they are of the opinion that a specific firearm should only be used for specific purposes is a tad narrow minded.

We are all gun owners, be it hunting, trap, skeet, professionals, or hobbyist. We shouldn't single out any type of firearm simply because it's different or portrayed as evil by someone. Alienating one group simply because they prefer to use a specific firearm be it pistol, rifle, or shotgun will basically be saying " Hey we recognize this gun is different, thats why should only used for such and such tasks" If we, gun owners, start separating our firearms then it will be just as easy for those who have not so nice intentions toward us to do it as well. You might say it's a military rifle. So was the muzzle-loader, bolt action, several shotguns that were used by the military through out the years. Times change and so do the firearms. We need to stick together on this one to help keep our rights intact.

maine only allows four rounds in a gun so no ruger for hunting

The following was taken from page 28 of the 2007-2008 Maine Hunting and Trapping Laws and Rules PDF which can be found at the link below.
http://www.state.me.us/ifw/laws_rule...t_traplaws.htm

4. Auto-loading fi rearm (a fi rearm which
reloads itself after each shot and requires
a separate trigger pull for each shot). It
is unlawful to hunt with or possess for
hunting any auto-loading fi rearm which
has a magazine capacity of more than 5
cartridges*, unless the magazine has been
permanently altered to contain not more
than 5 cartridges. (Note: This provision
does not apply to .22 caliber rimfi re guns or
to auto-loading pistols with barrel lengths of
less than 8 inches). *Plus 1 in the chamber
for a total of 6.

[john1911]

well an ar-15 or ruger mini are not meant for the woods.

Why not?

[SPUSCG]

a .223 may down a cyote but then deer, on the other hand, it may not, especially with the four round limit, and i dont want to look paramilitary when hunting

[Mainah]

One question though. Why no hunting on Sunday in Maine?

I suppose that this reg began as a blue law, but since then it's been used to placate non-hunters. And to be honest it's fine with me. I kind of appreciate a day in the fall when I don't have to wear blaze orange while I'm raking leaves or taking down brush.

Spfb, I hate to disagree with a fellow Mainer, but plenty of people hunt with Rugers and AR's. Don't forget our good friends at Bushmaster, they make fine hunting rifles.

[Art Eatman]

Probably oughta stick with coyotes...

, Art

[SPUSCG]

i may buy a bushmaster, someday, maybe even at the end of this year (im looking at election results) how much does a .223 ar cost? my first hunting guns are going to be prbably an 870, and a 30-30

[lt dan]

cant we start a new thread with coyote calling as a title? i went jackal calling since your post about toys? been caling them, with the toys, they answer but they dont come closer. i think the pitch is to high. i saw a bat eared fox. killing range but we dont shoot them. there is a cattle calf bleeding for some reason not 25m from where i called. i will return tonight to see if the devils dont go for the calf. how often do you call on the same farm/place, we beleive that you must give 30 days before you call again on the same farm. research has shown that they can travel 22km a night. the jacals/coyote are a pest over here. the farm i am hunting on lost a stud bull of about a ton to jacal due to the fact that he was sick and layed down. i will take any sugestions as advice and will give feedback. thankyou sir.

[Loaded4yote]

The AR in the picture is a Remington R-15 w/ 22" barrel made by Bushmaster. I gave a bit over $1000 for it to find out later I could have built the thing for less Though it was $300 less than the same rifle with the Bushmaster name on it.

The 870 and .30-30 are both great firearms. And as many have said both should be in every hunter/shooter/collectors safe. Both are very versatile.

[Art Eatman]

Well, it started out about coyote hunting, anyway...