firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 18, 2008 Yesterday and today started out pretty nasty. Had plans to call both days, but they got cancelled because it was rainy and windy. Well, about 1030 I decided it was a nice day to call! (at my house anyways) Made the 22 mile drive, and was in coyote country! As soon as I opened the door, I was greeted by a steady 10-15 mph wind. Great. Well, I ended up setting up with the wind as a cross wind. I really didnt expect anything to come in as I was less than 300 yards from a fairly high traveled highway. About 7 minutes in I see a coyote haulin arse in! Sweet! I can tell this dog is coming in seriously, but decided not to switch from my Kimber, 22-250 to my 870 12 guage... Mistake! I had the coyote in my cross hairs at about 20 yards (max) I yipped at him, but he wouldnt stop. He then made his way around to my left and got in my scent trail and took off. I never saw him again! Man, was that a good increase of the pulse! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gr8 White Jr Report post Posted December 19, 2008 Thats too bad! At least you had some action. I went out Sunday morning and Monday evening with out any luck! I figured with the perfect weather calling would be pretty productive but that just wasn't the case. Next time give em heck with that shotgun! -Tracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 I actually started out with the shotgun too. Made my first set, then switched to the rifle. Wish I wouldnt have! It was a moral victory calling one in with how bad the wind was! Oh well. I will get some more this weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
josh Report post Posted December 19, 2008 I am learning that you need to just bring both a rifle and gauge because what ever you don't have you will need. Besides you would hate to call in a lion with only a shotgun in your hand(you may have a moral decision to make.) Good luck Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted December 19, 2008 Josh, I had them both. I carry both on every stand. It is always hard to decided which to have in hand though! I would assume you saw the post on PM.com talking exactly what you brought up.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted December 19, 2008 Just a safety advice or reminder: if you are using one gun and quickly decide to switch to the other, do not forget to put the safety back on if you already took it off. Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
