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Well guys, the trip didn't turn out near as well as planned.
We managed to call only call 4 coyotes and the trigger was only pulled on one of them. At least we shot one critter. This is the first time hunting out west. Not quite sure why we didn't get more yotes.

The weather was 65-70 degrees during the day. Thursday it was very windy as well as Friday morning. We decided to give up Friday and head home for a 10 hour drive.

First off, we hunted the National Forest at Halsey, NE

My observations: My feelings were that the weather was a little to warm yet. Maybe others think different though. Next, the wind was a factor as well. Last, the coyotes that responded were on the fringes of the property which may indicate a lot of previous harassment. Those are my thoughts, let me know what you guys think.

The most disturbing thing about the trip was I wondered what the heck is going on,i.e. where are the coyotes. In Illinois I generally call a critter every 4-6 attempts.

Needless to sayI am frustrated!
 
CH2, been there. I hunt in other states several times a year and sometimes blank totally. Everyone does, even at home. Luck of the draw. You got to see four Ne. coyotes. There is a major plus and another building block in the sum-total of your calling experiences.
 
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Well guys, the trip didn't turn out near as well as planned.
We managed to call only call 4 coyotes and the trigger was only pulled on one of them. At least we shot one critter. This is the first time hunting out west. Not quite sure why we didn't get more yotes.

The weather was 65-70 degrees during the day. Thursday it was very windy as well as Friday morning. We decided to give up Friday and head home for a 10 hour drive.

First off, we hunted the National Forest at Halsey, NE

My observations: My feelings were that the weather was a little to warm yet. Maybe others think different though. Next, the wind was a factor as well. Last, the coyotes that responded were on the fringes of the property which may indicate a lot of previous harassment. Those are my thoughts, let me know what you guys think.

The most disturbing thing about the trip was I wondered what the heck is going on,i.e. where are the coyotes. In Illinois I generally call a critter every 4-6 attempts.

Needless to sayI am frustrated!



I apologize. Coyotehunter2, Halsey gets pounded by callers just about non-stop and if the callers aren't hitting it, the ATVs are. That's probably why you where having small amounts of luck along the borders. Sorry it didn't turn out the way you wanted.

 
Lighterknot-
Halsey NE is about 80 miles north of North Platte NE. Up on Hwy 2 right in between Blaine county and Thomas county.
Coyotehunter2-
I just hope the experience was a good one. Learning experiences are time and money spent often. I have had quite a few. Good luck this season. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif MH
 
I understand all too much about the long drive and mixed results in Nebraska. Rich is right, you gained valuable experience, and that what counts for the long haul.

I'd suggest knocking on some racher's doors and securing permission to private ground. I've found that Nebraska cattle ranchers are some of the most friendly people I've met and rarely got turned away. Now, Mother Nature is a different story. Both times I've been to Nebraska, the weather turned warm and windy, very windy. Tactics change, and you try new things. That's where the experience learning kicks in.

When the weather turns cold and the snow stacks up, the coyotes come out of the hills and concentrate around the ranches. I've talked to quite a few people that were calling 17-20 coyotes a day, during those periods. I plan on going out to NE again this year, but won't do it until the weather report looks favorable.

Bright side...you were away from work and spending the day calling in some beutiful country. Most people never get to experience that.

Hope it helps....Tony
 
For your first trip into unknown and PUBLIC ground on top of that you did very well /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif

In some areas public access causes big diferences in the way the animals behave. The human uses of the area are the cause. It can change even the time of day they are most active. Check your notes and study them well before your next trip out there. Your success will be even better the next time. Jimmie
 
Thanks for all the good info. If it is that hard hunted that would definitely explain a lot. Not to sound like a bragger, but I do fairly decent calling in Illinois and I felt like an idiot struggling to call coyotes. Thanks again for the insight.
 
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When the weather turns cold and the snow stacks up, the coyotes come out of the hills and concentrate around the ranches. I've talked to quite a few people that were calling 17-20 coyotes a day, during those periods.



I have lived and hunted Nebraska all my life and have never met or heard of anyone that has called 20 coyotes in one day. Guess I need to take some lessons.

Good hunting.

Q,
 
I can see where this is going. I'm going off of what 3 ranchers have told me, as well as, a lady working at the local sporting goods store in a small town, south of Ainsworth. Heck, maybe they're all story tellers, but I seen the photos of their pickup truck bed lined with fur.

Tony
 
Another reason you might have had low success is that Mange has been going around real bad in Nebraska for the last few years. In my opinion the coyote population is way down. I am not sure about out west but here around Lincoln it is down bad.
Mike
 


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