Really starting to feel the itch

I am really getting the itch now to start calling coyotes. I usually wait until it gets colder before I start, but I can’t wait much longer. I think I am going to get out this Sunday on some public ground that I have run across some sign recently. I need to shake the rust loose and then get serious

AM what happened 0 coon – 0 mink
Good numbers on rats and a couple of possies,way to go great sport.

AM what happened 0 coon – 0 mink
Good numbers on rats and a couple of possies,way to go great sport.

Not sure what was going on with the coon. I just couldn’t get one to check out my sets. I also didn’t really have much of a coon line out this year. I have never been lucky enough to get a mink. I should have caught at least one in the rat sets with all the mink tracks I seen in one area. But, it just wasn’t meant to be
Now I really want to drop a few coyotes with the rifle and possibly a grey fox or 2. The fur should be plenty prime by now

Not sure what was going on with the coon. I just couldn’t get one to check out my sets. I also didn’t really have much of a coon line out this year. I have never been lucky enough to get a mink. I should have caught at least one in the rat sets with all the mink tracks I seen in one area. But, it just wasn’t meant to be
Now I really want to drop a few coyotes with the rifle and possibly a grey fox or 2. The fur should be plenty prime by now

Any suggestions for brands of calls,I have a 223 varmit rifle but never had much luck calling.thanks for any help and good luck

Any suggestions for brands of calls,I have a 223 varmit rifle but never had much luck calling.thanks for any help and good luck

Anything by Primos would be my suggestion
I have used quite a few calls over the years but I always fall back on my Primos calls for hand calls.
My top three are:
1.Raspy Coaxer (closed reed)
2. Still Cottontail (closed reed)
3. Regulator 14 (open reed)
There are many brands and choices out there to pick from. The best thing to do is pick up a couple and practice at home. Some calls come in a kit with an instructional tape. When I first started calling back in 1989 that is how I got started. I played that tape everywhere I went and blew on the call as well. Eventually, I got to where coyotes would actually respond. Once you get that first one to respond, you will get hooked in a hurry.
I also picked up several books on predators and studied their habits and then put the “book” knowledge to work out in the field. I have been obsessed with coyotes since I bought that first call. Now I have a new challenge, hunting Midwestern coyotes. Calling in the wide open spaces with huge numbers of coyotes helped me learn the art much quicker. If I had to start learning here in WI, it would have been very tough. I have the calling down but getting set up is the hardest part when dealing with woods. The coyotes came come in and never be seen or be seen and not have a clear shot.

Anything by Primos would be my suggestion
I have used quite a few calls over the years but I always fall back on my Primos calls for hand calls.
My top three are:
1.Raspy Coaxer (closed reed)
2. Still Cottontail (closed reed)
3. Regulator 14 (open reed)
There are many brands and choices out there to pick from. The best thing to do is pick up a couple and practice at home. Some calls come in a kit with an instructional tape. When I first started calling back in 1989 that is how I got started. I played that tape everywhere I went and blew on the call as well. Eventually, I got to where coyotes would actually respond. Once you get that first one to respond, you will get hooked in a hurry.
I also picked up several books on predators and studied their habits and then put the “book” knowledge to work out in the field. I have been obsessed with coyotes since I bought that first call. Now I have a new challenge, hunting Midwestern coyotes. Calling in the wide open spaces with huge numbers of coyotes helped me learn the art much quicker. If I had to start learning here in WI, it would have been very tough. I have the calling down but getting set up is the hardest part when dealing with woods. The coyotes came come in and never be seen or be seen and not have a clear shot.

Thanks,i;ll look at gander for them. Do you have a favorite call for fox, reds or greys.Where did you learn to call yotes?

Thanks,i;ll look at gander for them. Do you have a favorite call for fox, reds or greys.Where did you learn to call yotes?

I learned to call coyotes on the eastern plains of Colorado From there I spent quite a bit of time in Wyoming calling as well.
As far as fox, I don’t really target them any different than coyotes. I have an e-caller with sounds more fitting for fox, but I rarely use them except for as change up sound in areas that I have called with my hand calls.
The Gander in my area s just now starting to get the predator calls out. They seem to carry more Circe brand calls, but they do have Primos. If you have a Cabela’s nearby, they have a much better selection when it comes to predator calls. They also carry more decoys and e-callers as well.

I learned to call coyotes on the eastern plains of Colorado From there I spent quite a bit of time in Wyoming calling as well.
As far as fox, I don’t really target them any different than coyotes. I have an e-caller with sounds more fitting for fox, but I rarely use them except for as change up sound in areas that I have called with my hand calls.
The Gander in my area s just now starting to get the predator calls out. They seem to carry more Circe brand calls, but they do have Primos. If you have a Cabela’s nearby, they have a much better selection when it comes to predator calls. They also carry more decoys and e-callers as well.

I scratched the itch for myself this morning. 2 set-ups (in the rain), but no sightings. The rain washed away all my snow cover too. Yes, believe it or not, there was about 1″ on the ground here in Pope Co., MN. I hunted private land at the first set and state land at the second – until I got run over by a pheasant hunter. Wind was 15 MPH and it was foggy. CRP land was hard to see through once the snow washed away, but the open fields were great. I’d like to see it get colder too, but get’in out was great.
I’ll be hit’en it morning and evening until 1/1/07 (unless it rains harder yet) with some pheasant hunting in-between.
Personally, as far as calls go, I like mouth calls, but I’ve been using the Preymaster e-caller the past 2 seasons too. From me, the results were great. ….Inexpensive too – compared to others callers on the market. If you’re a first timer and want a good e-call, try one. You don’t have to spend a lot to put a coyote or fox in front of you. I’ve shot both brands using this call. Just use the juvi-cottentail chip. It works fine. Remember the mouse squeeker though. Keep it handy, because you might need it for the final draw.
Good luck!

I scratched the itch for myself this morning. 2 set-ups (in the rain), but no sightings. The rain washed away all my snow cover too. Yes, believe it or not, there was about 1″ on the ground here in Pope Co., MN. I hunted private land at the first set and state land at the second – until I got run over by a pheasant hunter. Wind was 15 MPH and it was foggy. CRP land was hard to see through once the snow washed away, but the open fields were great. I’d like to see it get colder too, but get’in out was great.
I’ll be hit’en it morning and evening until 1/1/07 (unless it rains harder yet) with some pheasant hunting in-between.
Personally, as far as calls go, I like mouth calls, but I’ve been using the Preymaster e-caller the past 2 seasons too. From me, the results were great. ….Inexpensive too – compared to others callers on the market. If you’re a first timer and want a good e-call, try one. You don’t have to spend a lot to put a coyote or fox in front of you. I’ve shot both brands using this call. Just use the juvi-cottentail chip. It works fine. Remember the mouse squeeker though. Keep it handy, because you might need it for the final draw.
Good luck!

Very good point on the squeeker. Last year I called in a double in on a floodplain in my area. When I first spotted them they were together, then as they got closer one of the coyotes stopped and held back. The lead dog came in most of the way in on a hard charge. By the time he stopped to try and listen for the wounded rabbit, he was way to close to use the rabbit call. But, before I even beging calling at a set, I put the squeeker on my lap where I can find it easily. I mouse squeeked this coyote in to a little under 50 yards. I told my buddy to take him, but he missed
The mouse squeek is a really important call to have on you and in a place where it can be reached without a lot of movement.

Very good point on the squeeker. Last year I called in a double in on a floodplain in my area. When I first spotted them they were together, then as they got closer one of the coyotes stopped and held back. The lead dog came in most of the way in on a hard charge. By the time he stopped to try and listen for the wounded rabbit, he was way to close to use the rabbit call. But, before I even beging calling at a set, I put the squeeker on my lap where I can find it easily. I mouse squeeked this coyote in to a little under 50 yards. I told my buddy to take him, but he missed
The mouse squeek is a really important call to have on you and in a place where it can be reached without a lot of movement.

Hey Mike, how’s it goin’? Is the no snow thing wrecking your coon hunting? Not having to shovel or plow is great, but I know I sure missed it for hunting season.

June

Hey Mike, how’s it goin’? Is the no snow thing wrecking your coon hunting? Not having to shovel or plow is great, but I know I sure missed it for hunting season.

June

Hi June
I would love to have some snow, but I am thinking that isn’t in the forecast for awhile I planned on going out today but with it raining, I am just going to stay at home today.
You still hearing and seeing the coyotes around your place?

Hi June
I would love to have some snow, but I am thinking that isn’t in the forecast for awhile I planned on going out today but with it raining, I am just going to stay at home today.
You still hearing and seeing the coyotes around your place?

Mike, They are calling at least every other night. They seem to run the swamp/creek alot. Haven’t seen any, but it’s usually dark wen they are serenading.

Mike, They are calling at least every other night. They seem to run the swamp/creek alot. Haven’t seen any, but it’s usually dark wen they are serenading.