New to coyote hunting in the northeast have a few questions

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struggling_hunter

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Hi

Overall I have been struggling with coyote hunting but two weeks ago I finally called them in, first night they were running like absolute maniacs behind the trees and I couldn't get a clear shot. I did try to get them to stop for a second but going "hey" but it kept running.

The second night I called them in I had what seemed to be a clear shot at 80 yards, I took the shot and somehow missed. I am not hunting open fields, there are ton of trees around with small branches that the shitty thermal might not be picking up, but I am not sure if I flat out missed or the bullet hit a branch on the way and deflected.


Ever since then I have not successfully called them in but I do know they are still in the area from tracks, we got fresh snow last weekend and the tracks are there so I know they're still here but not coming in to my calls



How long do coyotes remember events does anyone have an idea? Are they never gonna respond to calls here again? I need to get permission to night hunt on every public or private land location and these successful calls were on my property so I'm kind of pissed that I seemed to screwed it up for myself
 
Hecouldgoalltheway said:
Man, you just learned the most painful lesson in coyote calling. If you let them in and they get away, they are significantly harder to call again. Twice in a few days? Those coyotes have a doctorate in not getting shot now. Leave them alone for 6 months and maybe you'll get another shot at them..
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Darn that's what I figured I can't believe I missed that shot. Since they keep coming around my property when I'm not calling I'm probably better off putting some gland scent out on the trees and just waiting all night lol. I do have one more spot that I have permission to night hunt that I'll keep trying tho
 
I totally agree with Hecouldgoalltheway they will be hard to get in, that being said is there any way to get in the woods and try daylight use different sounds, at daylight, midday or dusk, maybe change your night spot and time, this has been done with success.
I know for me I like the challenge of calling educated yotes, sometimes I get them sometimes not.
 
Yeah man... Let them rest. There's no magic number or time frame. From the sounds of it, they know not to come running in. Get yourself some new places to try. Even if you don't think there are coyotes to be had there, you just never know. Approach every session like you really mean it. really focus on every aspect of your setup to make the best possible sets. Never settle for mediocrity just because you're not confident. It's as much a mindset as it is a skill to achieve success at this game.

I'm not sure how you managed to call them in previously. What calls were used. What kind of terrain you're dealing with. How far you're trying to pull them. That kind of stuff. Give them as long as you can to settle down and go back with a different set of sounds and from a different location and see what happens.

Good luck to you!
 
Small property that coyote travel thru, you should set up a bait station if possible. You will be able to have some shot control, higher percentage of kills. It will help you when calling them in and getting a good shot off. Remembering that the digital scopes have a bit of update lag time to them. You can still occasionally call even with the bait nearby. I often call the first night I set out bait, if coyote don't respond while I'm there, they find food(reward).
 
TS 1Shot said:
I totally agree with Hecouldgoalltheway they will be hard to get in, that being said is there any way to get in the woods and try daylight use different sounds, at daylight, midday or dusk, maybe change your night spot and time, this has been done with success.
I know for me I like the challenge of calling educated yotes, sometimes I get them sometimes not.
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Good idea on switching up the times to call I can definitely give it a shot. Usually I try to call at 11pm or after when the roads are much quieter but maybe the coyote are so used to road noise that it won't matter much
hunt0168 said:
Yeah man... Let them rest. There's no magic number or time frame. From the sounds of it, they know not to come running in. Get yourself some new places to try. Even if you don't think there are coyotes to be had there, you just never know. Approach every session like you really mean it. really focus on every aspect of your setup to make the best possible sets. Never settle for mediocrity just because you're not confident. It's as much a mindset as it is a skill to achieve success at this game.

I'm not sure how you managed to call them in previously. What calls were used. What kind of terrain you're dealing with. How far you're trying to pull them. That kind of stuff. Give them as long as you can to settle down and go back with a different set of sounds and from a different location and see what happens.

Good luck to you!
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Thank you for the input! Although I never called one in at his other spot that I gained permission I was getting responses on breeding calls so I know they are there
spotstalkshoot said:
Small property that coyote travel thru, you should set up a bait station if possible. You will be able to have some shot control, higher percentage of kills. It will help you when calling them in and getting a good shot off. Remembering that the digital scopes have a bit of update lag time to them. You can still occasionally call even with the bait nearby. I often call the first night I set out bait, if coyote don't respond while I'm there, they find food(reward).
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Yes after that night I missed I bought a huge 10 pound piece of pork ribs to use as bait to hopefully buy myself some time on the shot but I think they were too educated at that point and stopped responding. I will give calling a break on my property but in the future when I start up here again I will try baiting a large chunk of meat again
 
struggling_hunter said:
Good idea on switching up the times to call I can definitely give it a shot. Usually I try to call at 11pm or after when the roads are much quieter but maybe the coyote are so used to road noise that it won't matter much

Thank you for the input! Although I never called one in at his other spot that I gained permission I was getting responses on breeding calls so I know they are there

Yes after that night I missed I bought a huge 10 pound piece of pork ribs to use as bait to hopefully buy myself some time on the shot but I think they were too educated at that point and stopped responding. I will give calling a break on my property but in the future when I start up here again I will try baiting a large chunk of meat again
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10lbs of ribs? Just smoke them and eat them my friend. šŸ˜…

A small group of coyotes will eat everything on a full deer except the head and forelegs in a few hours. It takes a substantial amount of meat to hold them. They would grab a 10lb chunk of meat and carry it a mile away before they eat it. When you put out bait for coyotes, you have to strap it down or they will drag it away immediately. Even a whole deer..
 
Hecouldgoalltheway said:
10lbs of ribs? Just smoke them and eat them my friend. šŸ˜…

A small group of coyotes will eat everything on a full deer except the head and forelegs in a few hours. It takes a substantial amount of meat to hold them. They would grab a 10lb chunk of meat and carry it a mile away before they eat it. When you put out bait for coyotes, you have to strap it down or they will drag it away immediately. Even a whole deer..
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Oh shoot I thought they'd eat it right there take a few bites and look around šŸ˜‚

I will definitely strap whichever bait I am using down, would be good if I can find some local farmers to sell me dead livestock I'll ask around
 
Hunter55 said:
the guys have all given you great advice maybe setup a game cam on a bait pile and that'll give you an idea of when they're coming in again. Stealth, and different calls when you do go back in, many times stealth is a productive thing.
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Yes definitely great advice here I am glad I joined this forum I am going to put my game cam back out there as well
 
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