All inclusive predator calling thread
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I've seen a lot of threads recently about predator calling. This is kind of a passion of mine , has been for well over 30 years, especially when I relocated to a different part of my state that is predator heavy . However, the federal and state lands are essentially a no go for trapping them . Even many of the ranchers and lease holders love for you to shoot them , not so much set traps. So , adapt and overcome. So let's share ideas and lessons learned.
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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Love it. I use to do a lot more of it. My partners have all disappeared for various reasons so I don't do as much.
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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I'd like to get into calling. I have a foxpro wildfire ecaller. My terrain would be mountainous hardwoods with some pastures. I know we have good populations of yotes and cats. I was reading the post about the lights for night hunting and am considering getting a green light for night. I know the best way to learn is trial and error, but where would you more experienced ones start? Day or night. Loud or quiet calling?
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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I learned to wait a few seconds before shooting. I called out a fox one time and just before shooting I spotted another set of eyes coming down the dark trail which turned out to be a wolf. Shot the wolf. I was using a mini phantom jack rabbit in distress call. Worked well on lynx and Fox too but never a wolverine.
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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Decoy dogs...
I've completely changed how I choose a decoy dog . I used to use pretty rough dogs like curs, airedales, and catahoulas . My go to dog now is a GSP . Why ? He likes to roam big , he's just rough enough to handle himself should he have to tie into a wounded coyote but he's not overly aggressive. And lastly, when a coyote approachea Tripp initially goes into that pre-point , stiff-legged stalk that seems to drive territorial coyotes insane . Then the real fun begins .
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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That brings me to my next point...
Coyote hunting and predator calling aren't always the same game. Ryan kinda hit on that .
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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I'd like to get to calling. I have a foxpro wildfire ecaller. My terrain would be mountainous hardwoods with some postures. I know we have good populations of yotes and cats. I was reading the post about the lights for night hunting and am considering getting a green light for night. I know the best way to learn is trial and error, but where would you more experienced ones start? Day or night. Loud or quiet calling? Learn in the morning. Osky
"A womans heart is the hardest rock the Almighty has put on this earth, and I can find no sign on it" Jabless in Minnesota www.SureDockusa.com
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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Biggest factor in my estimation is getting into your calling location unseen or heard. Call softly at first, they have very good ears. Start out 4 - 5 minutes then couple minute break. Repeat. If conditions are right a hand caller I prefer. I have had them come within seconds, some 45 mins or better. After 20 good minutes my feet are ready to wander. When you spot one, back that sound down. No prisoners, no educating, shoot to kill and be dam sure you do.
Osky
"A womans heart is the hardest rock the Almighty has put on this earth, and I can find no sign on it" Jabless in Minnesota www.SureDockusa.com
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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I believe the best time overall is first light until 11:00 am. They seem to get up and moving good again about 1 1/2 hours before sunset.
Many totally different things can and do happen when night hunting not all of them good. Become a good daylight hunter before you tackle the night.
Osky
"A womans heart is the hardest rock the Almighty has put on this earth, and I can find no sign on it" Jabless in Minnesota www.SureDockusa.com
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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Too, think of this like fishing and you've got a whole box of lures and baits . One day , or even hour, one thing might draw them on string . Next, might be something completely different.
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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Lol !! Regular rock stars
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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Now how is that young man gonna get any coyotes from there with all those giggles noisy girls around? I think think that picture has been phony shopped. Osky
"A womans heart is the hardest rock the Almighty has put on this earth, and I can find no sign on it" Jabless in Minnesota www.SureDockusa.com
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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01/02/18 09:53 PM
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Geez RN. Where did you dredge up the " nerds of the year" pic? I normally try to give usefull info but am changing my way Abit about calling critters. To many " trying" to do it now and it's getting outta hand
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Re: All inclusive predator calling thread
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Now that's it been discussed... Competition
In my part of SW Oklahoma, I have access to lots of public land . This land is almost always shotgun or archery only hunting . No idea why. Good news it doesn't see a lot of calling pressure . Apparently, guys can't wrap their heads around killing coyotes with shotguns .
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