22-250
Do you guys hang out after a shot rings out?
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AWS
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If you kill one just keep calling, spaced multiples are common. I took two guys out in norther NV, one shooting a 22-250 and the other a 270, no cans we called three spaced over a few minutes, two killed and one came and sniffed one of the dead ones and bailed before a shot was taken. the first two killed were under 20 yards the fourth was about 70 yards when he died. keep calling.
I once killed one after he returned to the call after two misses. I could see him the whole time.
often after killing one a few minutes later one will come and sniff the dead one.
Nothing is set in stone with coyotes, one day the click of a safety spooks them the next day gunfire is meaningless.
All my hunting is days, no suppressors. Still debating with myself if I'll bother, not something high on my must have list.
I once killed one after he returned to the call after two misses. I could see him the whole time.
often after killing one a few minutes later one will come and sniff the dead one.
Nothing is set in stone with coyotes, one day the click of a safety spooks them the next day gunfire is meaningless.
All my hunting is days, no suppressors. Still debating with myself if I'll bother, not something high on my must have list.
Bowhntr6pt
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I've killed five coyote from one stand all spread out over about three hours time. I don't call and move like most as I don't have that many places to hunt. Therefore I'll set up and stay put for a few hours and I've managed to kill more than one on many occasions.
I hunt over a bait pile, not calling. Started coyote hunting like that a few years ago. Early on if I shot one I’d go pick it up and go home. Anymore if I shoot one I’ll wait a while longer, depending on how quickly I get bored or how hungry I am. Waiting has paid off two times so far. Shot the second after they showed up at the scene of the crime.
I don’t agree with the last part. I’ve got a lot of 30 cal and dedicated 223 suppressors and what I’ve experienced lines up with the data on PEW Science. The 30 cal suppressor will be quieter at the shooters ear, mainly due to reduced back pressure. The 223 suppressor will be slightly louder at the shooters ear, but quieter at the muzzle and down range.
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ruger300
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Absolutely. The most I’ve killed in a single stand was 3. First ran into to the distress call. Af the shot my fox bang triggers pup in distress and man did they pile out of the woods fast running at the caller. After 3 we’re laying in the snow I spotted a 4 inside the edge of the woods. It barked and howled for 10 minutes but nothing I played on the foxpro could convince it out in the open.
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I don't think the sound of gunfire matters too much if they're committed to the call. I've seen them flat out ignore unsuppressed gunshots. I've seen them run after being shot at with a suppressed rifle and I've seen them come back after being shot at unsuppressed. There's no guarantees when it comes to coyotes.
In my opinion it all depends on how new to the world the coyote is that is responding to the call. If they've never heard anything but real rabbit and coyote noises they're less likely to be scared of gunfire. If anything they'll be confused by it. They don't know what gunfire is. They just know it as a loud, scary noise. Anything unnatural they'll be apprehensive about and confused by. Unsuppressed or suppressed either one.
The ones that have had a close call with a human being trying to kill them will be the ones that are more likely to turn around and run or circle way downwind after hearing something they're suspicious of.
In my opinion it all depends on how new to the world the coyote is that is responding to the call. If they've never heard anything but real rabbit and coyote noises they're less likely to be scared of gunfire. If anything they'll be confused by it. They don't know what gunfire is. They just know it as a loud, scary noise. Anything unnatural they'll be apprehensive about and confused by. Unsuppressed or suppressed either one.
The ones that have had a close call with a human being trying to kill them will be the ones that are more likely to turn around and run or circle way downwind after hearing something they're suspicious of.
GuideGerard
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So many variables, but always worth a try! Killed a pair on the same set just tonight...
coyotekilla83
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Ive had them actually come in to gun shots...
I hunt a feedlot / pasture with a huge coon problem. Set up 1 night, coons running wild. I pop some coon, set back down, scan a little and here comes Wiley e. Coyote looking for dinner, shot him too.
I figure he had associated the sound of rifle fire hitting coons as free meals and came looking as that wasn't the only time id shot coon there.
Snagged this quad as well, 1 at a time, was actually on the phone with buddies bragging about the 2nd when I shot the 3rd and 4th. Had to quit cause I was out of ammo...
So yes, after shooting play some pup distress.
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