First coyote of the year

[randy68]

My buddy asked me if I would take him coyote hunting since I've done it before and have the calls. We went out at first light Monday morning behind his house and set up on the edge of a field where we had a good view to a couple woodlots and a crp field. After about 15 minutes of the FoxPro wailing away I spotted this guy coming from over 400 yards away. He was so small way out there I didn't think it was a coyote until I put my scope on him. He came in a steady walk to about 60 yards then stood there looking around. My buddy shot him but didn't kill him(he pulled the shot) and the coyote dpun around in circles biting at his side. I decided I better finish him off before he runs off since I didn't know were he got hit. My buddy used a .243 and pulled his shot left as the coyote was facing him so he hit it in the back right hip. I put a 150 gr Speer out of my .308 through his neck and it was instant lights out.
This is my buddy with his first coyote.
He said he is picking up a shooting stick before we go next time.lol. It was pretty cool watching the coyote come from that far away.

 

[Jeepster48439]

Way to go!

 

[possumpacker]

he's hooked now, congrats

 

[randy68]

Yes he is. Best part is now we have a lot more places to call as he talked to several neighbors who gave us permission.

 

[Slonsteady]

That looks like an alpha male. He just strolled in,like he owned the place huh. I would love a 60 yard shot, congrats.

 

[Bsj425]

Nice, I am going out in the morning to get after some. Hopefully the snow sticks around from today.

 

[Hookeye]

Sweet, but pullin a shot that far at 60 yards.............he needs to settle his nerves a bit LOL
And or drop to a .223....................what with a .243 win being a cannon and all

 

[randy68]

Yea I gave him a hard time but in reality he didn't pull it too far as the coyote was facing him at a slight angle. He tried to shoot it behind the shoulder from a sitting position offhand because he didn't have a rest and he hit it in front of the rear hip with the bullet exiting out the rear of the hip. You can see the exit in the pic but not the entrance as it was inside the fold in front of his rear leg. At least we got him. He was pretty excited after it was over.

 

[Jtrain]

Way to go, I'd love to get one I just never see them when I'm hunting

 

[42769vette]

I went this morning. When I got out of the truck it was -6 degree's. Hunted from 7-11, and saw 1 yote. I took a couple shots at him, but 900 yds is a long ways for the rifle I took.

 

[johntheplinker]

Good deal! Seems like everybody is seeing, if not getting some. Heck, I can't even get out! May have to just say screw it and go!

 

[Rookie]

I'm hoping to get out tonight.

 

[randy68]

Went again today with two other guys but never called any in at three different sets. That's just the way it goes.

 

[Hookeye]

Think I saw one on a ditch off 69 taking the kid back to BSU this morning.
Too cold for me to hunt anyway.
BTDT............no fur to show for my torture.
I let a hot chick on Channel 25 tell me if I should get out of bed or not.