firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 10, 2012 For the first time, I talked my dad into going out predator calling with me! Him having a Monday-Friday job, and me... well.... not, its made it hard to get out with him but we made it happen today. On our first stand was dry, minus a low, fast flying hawk that gave us both a dose of adrenaline. Walking into our second stand, dad saw a mule deer buck at about 150 yards, he looked through his binos and affirmed it was a buck. I told him to get his bow as he has a tag and I knew he'd be a comin'... About 5 minutes later, that little buck and 4 does are standing 20 yards away.... The next stand we are on the edge of a large wash, about 250 +/- yards wide. After my second set on the call, I see a coyote coming in at a pretty good clip... "Dad theres a dog, see it?" "No, where?" "In the bottom, about 125 out." "Ok, got it." (he doesnt raise his gun) "Well f@!#ING kill it!" Boom..miss Boom..miss Boom..miss.... etc The next stand, at about 8 minutes in, we see a coyote dart in, then dart out leaving as fast as she came in. We both stood up, but didnt make a sound, just stood there and listened. About a minute later, I see her stick her head/shoulder out from behind a bush at 90-100 yards. I pull up my AR-15, put it on her and squeeze the trigger. We hear the dog yelp, and run off. We look at each other with puzzled looks, not know exactly what just happened. I have my dad stand where I was to mark the spot. As soon as I get there, I see a good amount of bright red blood and I knew the tracking job wouldnt be long. About 50-60 yards later, there she is! After carrying her back to where my dad was, it looked like I had heart shot her. Entry was low in the shoulder, exit was about middle shoulder, the 68 grain Hornady BTHP left a silver dollar size exit and worked great! I estimate she only ran for 2-3 seconds before falling over dead. It was a great way to start off the new year. Thanks for going with me dad! Hope we do it alot more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huntingfool Report post Posted January 10, 2012 Good job man. Go sight in that rifle and get some more! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Welker Report post Posted January 10, 2012 Great report and nice photo. I like hearing about sons taking their dads hunting - I forwarded this to my son Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted January 10, 2012 Sounds like a good day of calling with your nice. Nice lookin gun too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azpackhorse Report post Posted January 10, 2012 sweet paint job on the rifle dude! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 10, 2012 Paint job is pretty neat isn't it! I think the camo on the gun is what allowed me to kill this coyote. With out it, I might not have killed her. Thanks to the artist, its a killin machine now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted January 10, 2012 That's a great picture of you Casey. Making memories with Dad doesn't get any better. Thanks for sharing. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
