30.06 for yotes?

I have been thinking about getting into predator hunting… but can’t afford all the equipment required. I had thought about buying a 30.06 that I could use for both yotes and deer… but was always told that it was too big. Well, last night, we watched a video on yote calling… and in there, they had used a 30.06 a couple of times. So the question goes… is a 30.06 too big for yotes? or is this preference only. Would I be OK with this choice? Any suggestions welcomed.

The 30-06 is perfect if you like sewing and don’t plan on getting decent money for them afterwards. There isn’t a ton of cash in yotes to start with, so…….

If you don’t plan on selling them – it’ll be fine – clean kills!

Tim

The 30-06 is perfect if you like sewing and don’t plan on getting decent money for them afterwards. There isn’t a ton of cash in yotes to start with, so…….

If you don’t plan on selling them – it’ll be fine – clean kills!

Tim

I beleive the 30.06 makes a 90 grain round for predetors!

I beleive the 30.06 makes a 90 grain round for predetors!

Take a look at something in a .243. This is a great caliber gun that shoots flat and is large enough to take down deer but when shooting lighter loads its perfect for yotes

Take a look at something in a .243. This is a great caliber gun that shoots flat and is large enough to take down deer but when shooting lighter loads its perfect for yotes

well i know a 300 win mag shooting my deer loads didnt leave much after i hit a yote the ’06 didnt either.

id get a smaller gun if u plan to sell them, if you just want to get rid of them like i did, light em up with the ’06

well i know a 300 win mag shooting my deer loads didnt leave much after i hit a yote the ’06 didnt either.

id get a smaller gun if u plan to sell them, if you just want to get rid of them like i did, light em up with the ’06

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Take a look at something in a .243. This is a great caliber gun that shoots flat and is large enough to take down deer but when shooting lighter loads its perfect for yotes

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If loading a .243 down for a varmint load – use a solid lacketed bullet. I have shot a few with a 60gr hollow point pill which was loaded relatively hot and it just about tied them in a knot. Any rifle that is a decent deer rifle will cause excessive damage on a 35lb dog.

Like was mentioned earlier – if you are only shooting them for eradication – take that ’06 and light ’em up!

Tim

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Take a look at something in a .243. This is a great caliber gun that shoots flat and is large enough to take down deer but when shooting lighter loads its perfect for yotes

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If loading a .243 down for a varmint load – use a solid lacketed bullet. I have shot a few with a 60gr hollow point pill which was loaded relatively hot and it just about tied them in a knot. Any rifle that is a decent deer rifle will cause excessive damage on a 35lb dog.

Like was mentioned earlier – if you are only shooting them for eradication – take that ’06 and light ’em up!

Tim

Thanks for all the advice. Honestly, I don’t plan on making a living killing yotes… Was more thinking along the lines of making some things (boot covers, scabbards for buck knife, hat, etc) for myself. I don’t really have time to invest in heavily hunting them… and I don’t think it would be worth my while to sell them. How much do they go for anyway?

Thanks for all the advice. Honestly, I don’t plan on making a living killing yotes… Was more thinking along the lines of making some things (boot covers, scabbards for buck knife, hat, etc) for myself. I don’t really have time to invest in heavily hunting them… and I don’t think it would be worth my while to sell them. How much do they go for anyway?

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Thanks for all the advice. Honestly, I don’t plan on making a living killing yotes… Was more thinking along the lines of making some things (boot covers, scabbards for buck knife, hat, etc) for myself. I don’t really have time to invest in heavily hunting them… and I don’t think it would be worth my while to sell them. How much do they go for anyway?

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I averaged 28 bucks last winter for trapped, put up fur. Lotsa work for a poor return ……

Tim

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Thanks for all the advice. Honestly, I don’t plan on making a living killing yotes… Was more thinking along the lines of making some things (boot covers, scabbards for buck knife, hat, etc) for myself. I don’t really have time to invest in heavily hunting them… and I don’t think it would be worth my while to sell them. How much do they go for anyway?

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I averaged 28 bucks last winter for trapped, put up fur. Lotsa work for a poor return ……

Tim

You really do not have to spend a lot to get into predator hunting
All you really need isa couple calls (About $7/each), camo, and a firearm
The .06 is way too much gun for coyotes, in my opinion unless you are going to leave them lay.
I use a .243 and a 22-.250 for all of my calling predators.
For camo, I use my deer hunting clothes.
While I do have a bunch of hand calls, electronic caller, decoys, and a great predator rifle, it is not necessary to have all that to have a great time.
Predators are my passion so I invest a little more in equipment for them

You really do not have to spend a lot to get into predator hunting
All you really need isa couple calls (About $7/each), camo, and a firearm
The .06 is way too much gun for coyotes, in my opinion unless you are going to leave them lay.
I use a .243 and a 22-.250 for all of my calling predators.
For camo, I use my deer hunting clothes.
While I do have a bunch of hand calls, electronic caller, decoys, and a great predator rifle, it is not necessary to have all that to have a great time.
Predators are my passion so I invest a little more in equipment for them

Was waiting for you to chime in AM, I bought a couple of Primo calls… the Ji-KI (or something like that) and the big Hot Dog. Been watching the DVDs for about 11 hours now. lol. Practicing. Here is the thing… I was hoping to get away with purchasing only 1 gun for both predator and deer. Any suggestions? Or am I out of luck? Also, what time of day is best? Watching the DVDs, they are pretty much going at it at different times. Sometimes at 8am, 11am, 12pm, 3pm up to 6pm.

Was waiting for you to chime in AM, I bought a couple of Primo calls… the Ji-KI (or something like that) and the big Hot Dog. Been watching the DVDs for about 11 hours now. lol. Practicing. Here is the thing… I was hoping to get away with purchasing only 1 gun for both predator and deer. Any suggestions? Or am I out of luck? Also, what time of day is best? Watching the DVDs, they are pretty much going at it at different times. Sometimes at 8am, 11am, 12pm, 3pm up to 6pm.

Also, if I do go wtih a 223, what kind? What brand is the most “valuable” for the money?

Also, if I do go wtih a 223, what kind? What brand is the most “valuable” for the money?

I will be honest and tell you most of my experience is from out west in the wide open country. During the winter, I have called coyotes from dusk till dawn. In the warmer months when we were doing predator control, very early mornings and late evening was best. In this area, a little later in the mornings has been the best for me.
As far as the .223, I am not sure what the “best” one is, since there are so many variables as to what each person wants in a gun. I may take some heat for this but, believe it or not, the 22-.250 can and does drop deer just fine. It is also legal in WI to use them. You will be happy with the Primos line of calls, I know I am. The Primos DVD’s are also very good to watch and learn basic tips on calling and killing predators.

I will be honest and tell you most of my experience is from out west in the wide open country. During the winter, I have called coyotes from dusk till dawn. In the warmer months when we were doing predator control, very early mornings and late evening was best. In this area, a little later in the mornings has been the best for me.
As far as the .223, I am not sure what the “best” one is, since there are so many variables as to what each person wants in a gun. I may take some heat for this but, believe it or not, the 22-.250 can and does drop deer just fine. It is also legal in WI to use them. You will be happy with the Primos line of calls, I know I am. The Primos DVD’s are also very good to watch and learn basic tips on calling and killing predators.

Also, if I had to get 1 rifle for both deer and coyotes, it would be the .243 You could also look at the 26-.06 as well. That calibre is a little hard on coyotes if you hit bone, but other than that, it is one of the more popular calibres. But, if you are going to use pieces of the hides and not sell them whole, that would be a great round. I have seen too many coyotes shot with an .06 to know the destruction they do to hides.

Also, if I had to get 1 rifle for both deer and coyotes, it would be the .243 You could also look at the 26-.06 as well. That calibre is a little hard on coyotes if you hit bone, but other than that, it is one of the more popular calibres. But, if you are going to use pieces of the hides and not sell them whole, that would be a great round. I have seen too many coyotes shot with an .06 to know the destruction they do to hides.

Talking with someone at a sports store… they seemed to think the 30.06 would be fine for hunting yotes… Someone else suggested using a 90 grain ammo. Would this not work? how much damage are we talking about?

Talking with someone at a sports store… they seemed to think the 30.06 would be fine for hunting yotes… Someone else suggested using a 90 grain ammo. Would this not work? how much damage are we talking about?

Is it legal to use a FMJ witch would pass through!
Just a thought probably a down side!

Is it legal to use a FMJ witch would pass through!
Just a thought probably a down side!

How much damage? A lot I skinned one for a friend a few years ago that was hit in the neck/throat with an .06. All that was holding the head on to the rest of the skin was a 4″ strip I have not tried any 90 gr bullets so cannot comment on that. Any of the rounds designed for deer hunting will destroy the hides no matter where you hit them. But, this is coming from my point of view since I sell the hides. If you just want bits and pieces of the hides for crafts, any calibre will work to kill them. I am just more concerned with as little damage as possible when I hunt them