Vocals in Fall/late fall

DogginYotes

DogginYotes

New member
When getting into later months, do you still run vocals? (Example) opening the set with a younger howl before switching to a distress?
Why I’m asking is I took my brother out for a couple sets. And I had opened with a howl and after the set it sparked the conversation if vocals can be beneficial or maybe hurting your odds as it could be scaring off less aggressive dogs. I would like to hear some of your thoughts on this!
 
Some stands I don’t have to do anything else just wait and let them come. Other times prey distress. Sometimes a group howl mixed with some pup distress works, it really depends on the area and how much calling pressure. Time of year, Coyote populations.
 
Usually the places I hunt also have bobcat, cougar, bear, racoon. I usually start with 2-4 different prey distress sounds first. Then try some coyote vocals. My thinking is I don't want to spook a cat with dog vocals if there's one close by. If I'm hunting at night or when the other animals are not open for hunting, then I go about 50/50 opening with vocals vs opening with prey distress. i haven't noticed a prominent difference so far.
 
coyote_thumper said:
Usually the places I hunt also have bobcat, cougar, bear, racoon. I usually start with 2-4 different prey distress sounds first. Then try some coyote vocals. My thinking is I don't want to spook a cat with dog vocals if there's one close by. If I'm hunting at night or when the other animals are not open for hunting, then I go about 50/50 opening with vocals vs opening with prey distress. i haven't noticed a prominent difference so far.
Click to expand...
Okay we have the same line of reasoning or thought. That how I’ve always looked at it.
 
Utahcaller said:
Some stands I don’t have to do anything else just wait and let them come. Other times prey distress. Sometimes a group howl mixed with some pup distress works, it really depends on the area and how much calling pressure. Time of year, Coyote populations.
Click to expand...
Ya I ran howl the other day and had two pups come in. Wasn’t sure if that was just a fluke or not. We don’t have much for pressure
 
I rarely make a stand without coyote vocals. Back when fox was on the hit list I would always run through prey distress sounds first, followed by vocals and prey distress. I don’t target fox anymore and run a lot more vocals. Kicker is, I still call quite a few fox in!

Most stands, I’ll start with lone howls and follow up with a pair howl. If I get a vocal response I tend to stick with the vocals for a bit and see how things progress. If they hang up I’ll try to coax them with prey sounds. If I can move towards them and crowd them a little without being detected I’ll hit em with more vocals closer.

Silence can also burst their curiosity bubble. This tactic isn’t popular with the quick, turn and burn guys, but it has sent quite a few coyotes feet up. Never leave a stand without throwing out some pup distress.
 
hunt0168 said:
I rarely make a stand without coyote vocals. Back when fox was on the hit list I would always run through prey distress sounds first, followed by vocals and prey distress. I don’t target fox anymore and run a lot more vocals. Kicker is, I still call quite a few fox in!

Most stands, I’ll start with lone howls and follow up with a pair howl. If I get a vocal response I tend to stick with the vocals for a bit and see how things progress. If they hang up I’ll try to coax them with prey sounds. If I can move towards them and crowd them a little without being detected I’ll hit em with more vocals closer.

Silence can also burst their curiosity bubble. This tactic isn’t popular with the quick, turn and burn guys, but it has sent quite a few coyotes feet up. Never leave a stand without throwing out some pup distress.
Click to expand...
I haven’t been utilizing the pup distress at the end as much as I should but I typically don’t leave with out running fox/coyote fight or coon/coyote fight.
 
Back
Top