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02-21-2017, 07:52 PM
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Got my 1st double !
My buddy and I headed into the field @ 7:45am Friday, walked in about a KM, and set up the FoxPro Shockwave. The terrain is "wavey" hay & wheat fields, with some big pockets where dogs can hunt/hide undetected.
I knew there was at least 6 coyotes that lived on/around this property, and within 60 seconds of stopping we saw 2. One way off (1000+ meters) to the southwest, and one directly south a bit less than 1000m (~750m).
We discussed a call list, and let it play... About a minute later, a group of 4 different coyotes came tearing into our shooting lane barely 300m away. I shouldered my rifle, slid the safety forward, picked 1 of 3 targets I had, and squeezed.
<Dave - "you got him... He's jumping around, wait, no, he's down."
Reloaded, got the scope on a second dog, squeezed off, but felt like I missed. Dave confirmed it, and I looked over the scope to see him running like a bat-outta-hell. Then I took a quick look around to confirm my suspicions that they all took off, but no. One was still standing there @ ~150m, almost dazed by the gunfire.
One more shot, and she crumpled like a paper bag... I/we were pretty stoked. Especially since it was my partners 1st time hunting coyotes. I basically had to drag him out, but I think I got him hooked !
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02-21-2017, 07:58 PM
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02-21-2017, 08:14 PM
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Good job, congrats!
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02-22-2017, 08:02 AM
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one's pretty big..? no weight? congrats!
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02-22-2017, 08:23 AM
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Nice job.
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02-22-2017, 09:47 AM
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The male was about 40-45 lbs, the smaller female was about 30-35 lbs.
Thanks !
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02-22-2017, 09:56 AM
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Nice! I got my first archery double this last fall....hunting coyotes is never boring.
LC
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Good for you, nice shooting.
Surprised you didn't get a 'scope eye', those glasses must get in the way...
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02-22-2017, 10:28 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ex811
Good for you, nice shooting.
Surprised you didn't get a 'scope eye', those glasses must get in the way...
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LoL
PerSec...
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02-22-2017, 11:13 AM
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Very Cool Story, thanks for sharing the success !
Rob
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03-15-2017, 12:33 AM
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Took another female from the same spot today, well, 200m west... One less coyote-pup factory !
Blew thru both shoulders (2 holes), I'll see the full extent of the damage tomorrow when I skin her out.
Younger song-dog about 30-35 lbs, teeth were still all white & pristine...
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03-15-2017, 07:58 AM
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Nice work!
I have to say I'm in the same boat as your buddy. I wasn't sold that coyote hunting could be all that fun. Boy was I wrong. Good thread and congrats!
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03-15-2017, 08:46 AM
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Quote:
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Good for you, nice shooting.
Surprised you didn't get a 'scope eye', those glasses must get in the way...
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Originally Posted by J0HN_R1
LoL
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Glasses are likely a pain to ware , but look how well they worked ...
yotes are probably laughing , thinking ... that ain't a hunter , it's just a funny guy .
on a different note .... I'm not quite sure if you're trying to be funny , or if/why you feel the need to hide your face .
I guess, either way , there's 3 less dogs out there . 
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