new to predator hunting

Buzzard · February 20, 2006, 08:00 AM

I have some questions, I am new to predator hunting, mainly coyote . I live in Kingman AZ and would like to get started, what will I need and what about calls. Any info would be a great help.
Thanks

Art Eatman · February 20, 2006, 01:22 PM

Use the "Search" feature in this forum for "Art Eatman + coyotes" and you'll find a bunch of my babbling on the subject.

Art

dmented692006 · February 20, 2006, 07:19 PM

well, you need a gun for starters, .204,.223,.243 work good if u dont want to put a big hole. for calls you will want to get a long range howler, rabbit distress call, and maybe some more calls like fawn in distress and kitten in distress. Electronic calls are a good idea. camo is essential and make sure u cover up you scent or have the wind in your face.

Cmu_Sniper · February 21, 2006, 03:41 PM

Go to Varmint Al's web page, you will find everything you need.

http://www.varmintal.net/ahunt.htm

BobR · February 21, 2006, 04:26 PM

Another good source for learning the ways of hunting predators can be found at www.predatormastersforums.com

A lot of good info, some custom call makers and a generally nice place to visit.

bob

squrm · February 21, 2006, 04:34 PM

Anyone in tucson ever go varmint/predator huntin? I've been really wanting to go but I don't know anyone who goes and want to start it off right with someone who has a better idea about what they're doin other than going plinkin in the desert and goin 'wow, a coyote! I think i'll shoot it.' And i know this sounds wrong but i would prefer some kind of hunting where we could just leave the bunny/coyote carcass for other predators...or is that generally frowned upon? (i don't want to eat them or wear them...yet i still want to shoot them...is that wrong?) Also, do i HAVE to have a 5 round mag if all i've got is an m4 and an ak (both of which i assume would be suffient for blowing up bunnies...kinda like ak a little more just for the overkill)??

Art Eatman · February 21, 2006, 10:19 PM

Baiting predators isn't uncommon. I've saved up table scraps in the freezer for that purpose. Adding a freshly-kkilled rabbit helps.

And for bobcats or cougars, some bulk catnip scattered around seems to be helpful.

But as I said above, there are many threads here about calling and about coyote behavior.

Art

February 20, 2006, 08:00 AM	#1
Buzzard Senior Member Join Date: July 13, 2005 Location: Kingman AZ Posts: 479	new to predator hunting I have some questions, I am new to predator hunting, mainly coyote . I live in Kingman AZ and would like to get started, what will I need and what about calls. Any info would be a great help. Thanks

February 21, 2006, 04:34 PM	#6
squrm Junior member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 86	Anyone in tucson ever go varmint/predator huntin? I've been really wanting to go but I don't know anyone who goes and want to start it off right with someone who has a better idea about what they're doin other than going plinkin in the desert and goin 'wow, a coyote! I think i'll shoot it.' And i know this sounds wrong but i would prefer some kind of hunting where we could just leave the bunny/coyote carcass for other predators...or is that generally frowned upon? (i don't want to eat them or wear them...yet i still want to shoot them...is that wrong?) Also, do i HAVE to have a 5 round mag if all i've got is an m4 and an ak (both of which i assume would be suffient for blowing up bunnies...kinda like ak a little more just for the overkill)?? Last edited by squrm; February 21, 2006 at 05:18 PM.

February 20, 2006, 01:22 PM	#2
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Use the "Search" feature in this forum for "Art Eatman + coyotes" and you'll find a bunch of my babbling on the subject. Art

February 20, 2006, 07:19 PM	#3
dmented692006 Member Join Date: January 21, 2006 Posts: 60	well, you need a gun for starters, .204,.223,.243 work good if u dont want to put a big hole. for calls you will want to get a long range howler, rabbit distress call, and maybe some more calls like fawn in distress and kitten in distress. Electronic calls are a good idea. camo is essential and make sure u cover up you scent or have the wind in your face.

February 21, 2006, 03:41 PM	#4
Cmu_Sniper Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 181	Go to Varmint Al's web page, you will find everything you need. http://www.varmintal.net/ahunt.htm

February 21, 2006, 04:26 PM	#5
BobR Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2000 Location: The Dry Side of WA Posts: 561	Another good source for learning the ways of hunting predators can be found at www.predatormastersforums.com A lot of good info, some custom call makers and a generally nice place to visit. bob

February 21, 2006, 10:19 PM	#7
Art Eatman Staff in Memoriam Join Date: November 13, 1998 Location: Terlingua, TX; Thomasville, GA Posts: 24,798	Baiting predators isn't uncommon. I've saved up table scraps in the freezer for that purpose. Adding a freshly-kkilled rabbit helps. And for bobcats or cougars, some bulk catnip scattered around seems to be helpful. But as I said above, there are many threads here about calling and about coyote behavior. Art