Coyote Hunting

Coyote hunting is rapidly becoming popular among hunters across North America. Coyote hunting is one way of increasing the ability of the hunter to go hunting (by camera or by a rifle). Almost all hunters agree that coyote hunting gives them sheer excitement.

One of the essential gears in coyote hunting is the coyote calls. There are at least three types of coyote calls. These are the “mouth blown” coyote calls, “howling” coyote calls and the electronic coyote calls. Mouth blown coyote calls and howling coyote calls are the most widely used and the best method in calling coyote. On the other hand, electronic coyote calls are rapidly becoming popular in the past few years due to the advancements of the electronic sound storage.

Coyote hunting requires lots and lots of patience. Even experienced hunters have a hard time hunting coyote because the coyote is one of the most cunning and resourceful hunters of nature.

A wide range of rifles and shotguns and even pistols can be used for coyote hunting. Pistols that use 223 cartridges would work well. The most used pistol for coyote hunting are the long barreled 357 magnum revolvers. However, it is harder to hunt for coyote with a handgun. The most widely used rifle for hunting coyotes would be a fast loading 0.22 caliber rifles. Many hunters use deer rifles when hunting coyotes. However, if you are hunting coyotes for their pelts a 30/06 rifle would damage the coyote hides.

Many coyote hunters often find their game too close for comfort. Coyotes in New Mexico are more aggressive; thus, their lesser fear with humans. With the right kind of load, shotguns may work perfectly well on certain environments (especially on areas that are relatively thick wherein shots are limited to forty yards). Accuracy and trajectory are some of the essential factors in an efficient rifle for coyote. Using a big game hunting rifle would be overkill.

The best way to hunt coyotes is by spotting and stalking it first. Although it is easier said than done, coyotes have excellent eyesight, along with good hearing abilities. Any camo pattern that matches the surrounding environment of your hunting area will do. Some coyote hunters tend to forget to cover their face and hands with camo. Also, most coyote hunters tend to forget to apply cover scents. Coyotes have excellent sense of smell and if you wash your camouflage and body with non scent free detergent or soap, applying cover scents would be futile. You can buy cover scents on any hunting shops or stores, use what you think works best for your preferences.

If you are planning of going for coyote hunting, plan ahead first. Also, ask permission to hunt on private lands first. Nobody wants to see someone knocking on their door looking like a green beret.