Coyotes are a Bonus on Late Season Deer Hunts

Coyotes have expanded their populations throughout the United States, and Eastern species have mated with feral dogs, creating a subspecies that can grow to 50 pounds.  As a primary deer predator, anything a hunter can do to reduce their numbers benefits the deer population, and most states have no restrictions on how they can be taken or how many.

Cell Phone Caller

Using your cell phone, you can increase the odds of arrowing a coyote.  Google “Rabit in Distress,” and you will get a 20-minute series of dying rabbit squeals.  If you are hunting from the ground, place the caller about 15 yards from your spot, turn it on, and return to your shooting spot.  Coyotes move quickly so sit with an arrow knocked and be ready to draw or raise your crossbow.  This is a great way to end a hunting day since you can engage your caller at the end of legal shooting light when you can probably see enough to shoot for another 10-15 minutes.

A Quick Coyote Video Hunt