Recon is not limited to trail cams.

You can learn a lot more by watching a live performance.

The more coyotes you can draw at one time, the more interaction. That's when class is Really in session.



This photo was taken in late October around six pm.

The majority of coyotes here don’t belly up to the bar when they arrive at the bait. Most are very cautious and circle multiple times.

This adult was first on the scene. There were no other rivals in the area at that time.

He made multiple wide circles around the bait before committing.

I believe this same behavior also happens at sets more than we realize.

My guess is the set presentation or visual can have a lot to do with that

Dang James, I figured you would have crosshairs on any that showed up in daylight

You have shared a lot of information/observations

Help on this thread if you don’t mind.
Thanks

https://trapperman.com/forum/ubbthr...ter-wolfer-book-contact-info#Post6539909

A few folks have asked if Mr. James Lucero’s Master Wolfer is still available.

The book is still available as are his lures.

Those interested can contact Mr. Lucero directly.

(575) 585 – 6314

Here is additional information.

JAMES LUCERO “MASTER WOLFER” Book – Contact Info

Master wolfer changed the way I look at yotes. I got his book years ago. My catch probably doubled after that. Also had far fewer problem yotes. They died the first time.

On my bait camera I see lots of drive by sniffings when they first find the bait. Sometimes at a dead run but always at least trotting.


Mr Lucero is the man!!!

You Betcha!

A great book like Lucero’s Master Wolfer gets you to thinking about coyotes is a different light.

It also generates new ideas for those that read between the lines.

The magic is not so much in the sets; it is in the mindset and method.

The book certainly won’t make every reader a great trapper. That burden is on the individual.

It will give you the information that when applied correctly will get you on the right track to killing coyotes in numbers.

Folks that don’t have the book should seriously consider picking one up. Those that already have it in their library might benefit from reading through it again.

Hay TEJAS, if it's all good and dandy with you and everyone else I'm going to go ahead and archive this thread in the next 24hr since it's seem to have ran it's course

Good Sunday Morning Coyote Crew!


Here is the first bait of the season.

It took exactly ten minutes from the time the first buzzard hit the ground for this pair of coyotes to arrive.



They know this pig won’t last long.

The black headed buzzards are still here in full force.

The thermals are not even up at 8:15 and they are already on the scene.

They will head South across the border in the coming weeks as the temps continue to drop.

These two coyotes stayed on the bait until 9 am. when I drove up to pull the cam card.

I see this same pattern repeated throughout the season.

I believe a lot of coyotes can be caught in the first hour or so of daylight if you can afford let your traps soak just a little longer before the morning check.

TEAJAS, I agree and have always preferred to let them soak for a bit before going out. Not that I'm a big numbers guy but think my success increases by holding off a bit when I can.

That's pretty crazy how fast they got on that!! I am assuming all the comotion had the coyotes alerted to food in the area?

Scout, I’ve snuck up on a few gang sets that had multiple coyotes caught and several more milling around just outside the catch circle.

And yes, there were there other sets there ready to greet them.

I snapped a few photos of this happening a few years back. If I happen to come across the pictures I’ll post them up.

You Betcha’ Beard!

When it comes to attractants it’s hard to beat the pulling power of a big group of birds working a carcass.

It’s like ringing the dinner bell. The sound of birds also creates a sense of urgency.

I believe that the coyotes here are well aware that they need to get to the carcass as soon as possible if they want a piece of the pie.


To illustrate that point here is what’s left after less than twelve hours with the aerial cleanup crew.



The big sow weighed between 160-70 pounds.

The rear legs, pelvis, skull and jaw are all that remain along with the hide.

Not one ounce of flesh was left on the remaining bones.

I would love to see them photos TEJAS!

That is absolutely crazy!!! I don't think I have ever seen something picked clean like that in that short of time!! Really appreciate the response!! That was very interesting. Thanks

And I got a hog I shot 3 weeks ago still with the skin and hair slowly decomposing, lol. Different parts of the country I guess. Buzzards don’t even like some of our hogs and coyotes would eat grass before eating one.
Throw a deer carcass out and it’s cleaned like that in hours. I’ve shot a deer went and looked at it, walked about 300-400 yards to the truck and by the time I drove back not only were buzzards circling, some were already in the trees above it.

Here ya' go Scout!


This is one of three coyotes caught on a 50 yard stretch of sendero on the same night.

I saw three different coyotes milling around where the other three were caught in just a matter of minutes.

The caught coyote is in the foreground with an adult still at large in the back.




This is the same sequence with a different coyote standing within a foot of the caught canine.


These photos were taken late November 2020 at nine o’clock in the morning.

That's interesting! It's not uncommon for me to pick up pictures of them on my cameras mid morning. Not that I'm not an early riser but just hate to chase off my prey at the last minute when I've worked hard to catch them. Great pictures!