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Geez. Still working on calling my first one. Your shooting them in herds. Well done.

I'm new to this whole predator calling thing. Had some time this morning coyotes were howling good before the sun came up. First stand brought in a few ravens. On my second stand I was able to get some coyotes to respond to a locator howl but nothing came in when I hit the distress call. They seeemed close but I was not able to see them. Third stand brought in some sort of little hawk. Every time out I get a little closer. One of these days I'll cross paths with a coyote less skilled than me.

Thanks everyone for all the advice, hope to do better my next time out.

ok another question. Do you call at full volume all the time or do you vary the volume/intensity through the calling sequence? Ive been starting at a lower volume increasing it through the duration of the set, sometimes varying it.

I remember guys in the 80's used to make their own "Moses Sticks". This was before the Primos shooting sticks and trekking poles were around.

or till my batteries die, which ever comes first. This does bring up a good question though. How do you know when to give up on a stand and move on?

I inadvertently hit the female coyote sound. Almost immediately other coyotes were howling from what sounded like just over the ridge to the east of me. I paused for a while then did the same thing again, when they howled the second time they seemed closer. I was glassing hard for them as they howled but couldnt find a thing. After they shut up the second time, I began the jackrabbit sound. How long did you call the stand ? I didnt time it. Maybe I should. Id guess 15-20 minutes first stand, around 30 on the second and probably less than 10 on the third. Im using a Foxpro Deadbone e-caller. I chose the spot because I consistanly glass up coyotes here when javelina hunting. But predator hunting is quite popular around here so Im sure every coyote around has heard a call or two.

Due to the abundance of unregulated halfway houses, the whole area if filled with losers like these two.

nice looking rig.

I was told it was Brian Fishers shop. Oh man. Thanks.

What shop was it? I checked local news site and didn't find anything yet.

This is my new favorite quote.

He got exactly what he wanted out of his stunt. He kept his name in the news. His comments from the other day just upped his game since other players have joined him and stolen his lime light. Sad part is is that other players who have taken the opposite approach have gotten little attention. This thing has grown some ugly legs and now entire team, a WNBA and a college V-ball team are kneeling in protest. I remember when "Tebow-ing" became a thing and schools were cracking down on kids for emulating that. I doubt the same will happen with all the HS players who will be "taking a knee"

Ive set the bar low, just want to get out there.

Do it. Its a General Tag not a RIFLE ONLY tag.

Drive around bugling out the window of your diesel truck. Im kidding of course but I've witnessed this with my own eyes. I dont think unit 8 is the only place with rude and disrespectful people, but it does have more than its share. Ive heard conflicting reports on the hunting up there. One guy is having the hunt of his life, while another is beating the daylights out of it and not seeing much. I have seen a couple pictures of some decent bulls that were killed.

Yes.

Since my kills are usually seperated by a decade or more Im not sure you can call it a tradition, but I usually say thanks, take some time to admire the animal and get a couple pictures then get to work.

Love 5a.

From what Ive seen every one around here hunts doves similar to ducks. Tank to tank until they find some. Im sure some guys must have some good spots they keep to themselves.

Heaven.

None?

Is it just me or does he appear to get a more confident look on his face as his antlers got bigger?

That should make a great ride. Can't wait to see the progress pictures.

Coach, as usual, I know just how your feeling.