About to start yote hunting...

[Captain Michael Buffington]

any tips? I am thinking about a Primos dog box, suggestions?

Mike

[clt_capt]

If you and Tenacious decide to keep a pet turncoat, keep your fingers out of his mouth - he'll take your fingers off...

[Razorback]

I have read some bad reviews from the powerdog by primos. I have a Foxpro and could not be more happy. Foxpro's are expensive but they have a new unit out called the Spitfire that is reasonable priced(200bucks). I ordered one for a friend awhile back and have hunted with him several times, it works great. Allpredatorcalls.com has some in stock and have a long list of sounds to choose from, there is some on Ebay also. PM me if interested in some of the sounds that I know will work.

[NY Bearhunter]

NOTHING AT ALL BEATS THE FOX-PRO.

[weekender]

WIND, watch for them to try and wind you. Calling in thick cover is very challenging. It's best to be setting up in the shade with the sun at your back. Decoys work, most anything with a little motion just to keep his eyes off you. Camo is good, especially on face and hands. If you are serious, a shotgun in hand with a bipoded rifle by your side is the ticket. Both mouth and electronic calls produce. There are tons of preditor videos to help, along with several TV shows on DirectTV. I have good link, it's free info.
http://freecoyotehuntingguide.com/
I saw a wireless electronic caller (Johnny Stewart) yesterday at Bass Pro for $200.00. Looked like the ticket for sure. I like Primos mouth calls. Open reeds have more varity of sound but closed calls are easier to operate. Closed calls freeze worse in really cold envirnoments. I try to make sounds like something that just got "branded" with a red hot iron.

[Captain Michael Buffington]

WIND, watch for them to try and wind you. Calling in thick cover is very challenging. It's best to be setting up in the shade with the sun at your back. Decoys work, most anything with a little motion just to keep his eyes off you. Camo is good, especially on face and hands. If you are serious, a shotgun in hand with a bipoded rifle by your side is the ticket. Both mouth and electronic calls produce. There are tons of preditor videos to help, along with several TV shows on DirectTV. I have good link, it's free info.
http://freecoyotehuntingguide.com/
I saw a wireless electronic caller (Johnny Stewart) yesterday at Bass Pro for $200.00. Looked like the ticket for sure. I like Primos mouth calls. Open reeds have more varity of sound but closed calls are easier to operate. Closed calls freeze worse in really cold envirnoments. I try to make sounds like something that just got "branded" with a red hot iron.

I'll order the fowpro. Thanks for the tips weekender. I will let you guys know.

Mike

[Bking]

I agree on the fox pro !! Works great. Choose ur setups carefully , here in the mountains of Pa setup locations are key ( cover , wind , Range of sight etc) . Elusive little basterds ! Let us know how you make out Mike.

[gameover]

I just started coyote hunting this winter, its tough where we hunt. Fields and clearings are to tight to catch one making any mistakes.

Set up is is rule #1: you have to choose your set up very very carefully.

I have been using primos calls like the hot dog and the kehi.
the calling part comes easy and quick, I was really worried about my calling but you figure it out after a few sessions.

I also would suggest a primos video, like "the truth" not very much instruction and most all the hunts are out west or in canada, (i think the set ups are much different in the south east) but you get some good entertainment and really pick up on some behavioral paterns.

I think the callers like the primos power dog are very useful. its not so much about the actual calls, its the set up that is critical... The callers allow you more options in your set up with the ability to operate the caller remotely and the ability to hunt solo.

You will be amazed what you can call in, I have called in fox, coyotes, squirells (dont ask why?) and a bob cat. Now being able to take the coyotes, good luck. They are the most keen and bad ass things roaming around, they are amazing and I think its a very very tough sport.

As far as weapons, I use a .223 (olympic arms). I would like to get a 22-250 bolt action though. sometimes use a .243
But I always take a shot gun with 3-0 buck. In thick areas they will scare the shit out of you and show up right behind you.

Good luck!

Taylor