Pennsylvania Hunting Trip

Anyone who is an outdoors person or hunter has most likely heard the yips and howls of the infamous coyote in the night and early morning hours of Pennsylvania. Most ranchers dislike them at best, and want them gone whatever the means, at worst. The eastern coyote is the largest canine in Pennsylvania. Some believe that the eastern coyote is a hybrid cross between the wolf and coyotes. However it came about, it has continued to thrive, is difficult to trap and hunt, and continues to reproduce at a surprising rate.

There are a variety of ways to call in a coyote, and it takes a lot of trail and error. Having an abundance of calls with you can make all the difference. Some of the calls used make the noise of an animal the coyote would normally prey on, such as a jackrabbit and cottontail. The coaxer is literally 2 calls in one. It makes a long distance call of the jackrabbit, and a short distance call of an injured rodent. Other calls make sounds that the coyote would make, such as howls and yips. They all have different effects, and it is up to the hunter as to which one or ones he/she is most likely to use most.

Okay, you have your calls and your target, now it’s time to find that perfect place to hunt. If you aren’t a local Pennsylvanian, it isn’t as easy is it would seem. It never hurts to talk to biologists in the area and possibly even the ranchers. Make sure you have permission from the land owner BEFORE you scout or hunt. Hunters are already in the spot-light, so to speak, so make sure do everything is done legal. The biologist should be able to point out some hot spots, and you can decide where the best place for you is.

Now you have your calls, your location, don’t forget your gun or bow, and your outerwear. Coyotes have a very keen sense of smell and eyesight, so be sure you are down-wind and hidden very well. Use a scent-block if you choose, NO SMOKING, and move as slowly and as little as possible. Now it’s time to experiment with your calls and the times of day to hunt. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Hunting during the day is always an option. Good-luck and happy-hunting!

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