Getting hooked on shotgunning coyotes

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So, I only started trying to use a shotgun on coyotes this year. Just had not ever really tried it before. I was a rifleman and I killed coyotes with a rifle and that was that.

Well, anyway, decided to change that and try to take advantage of all the stands I've just been driving by in the past. And that, in itself, has worked out pretty well. I've killed quite a few coyote this year on what I call "shotgun stands" that I'd have never made before.

But... I'm liking the up close in your face fast action too! And after a stand this morning, I'm definitely hooked.

Sitting about 5 yards from the caller, snow starting to come down kind of hard. Just scanning the terrain out in front. And without any warning, never saw or heard anything coming - BAM! A coyote ran into me full tilt. Hit me on my right side so hard it knocked me sideways a little bit! As I jumped up screaming the coyote was using my body for traction and doing it's own version of jumping up screaming. Left red marks on my right arm where it's toenails dug in to launch off in a new direction.

More than mildly surprised that I regained enough composure, quickly enough to roll it up graveyard dead at about 20 yards as it was leaving.

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Very next stand, I killed another one at 25 yards running straight in and hit another one at about 45 yards but that one got away.

Very next stand after that, I had a pair coming hot. Killed the female at 5 feet as she was leaping up to the caller. Didn't even fully shoulder the shotgun or try to aim, just held it out in a semi self defense posture and she took the full 1-1/2 oz. of Hevi-shot BB at less than 2 yards. Second one put on the brakes and started to leave but dropped it clean at 25 yards.

This is that second pair.

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Had half a dozen coyotes run within less than 10 yards of me this weekend. Killed 7 with the shotgun and we got another half dozen with the rifles. Good fun! Having one plow right into me was extra fun
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- DAA
 
I love shotgunning predators. Things can get exciting fast as you've experienced. That's a cool stand for sure.
 
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Gonna have to put the shotgun away and start carrying a sharp knife! I still love shooting them with a rifle but it can sure get the old heart pumping getting them in close!
 
That would flat rattle me for sure. You're sure killing a load of coyotes up there. Iv'e said it before. I'll say it again. Please don't come south to hunt. If you do please tell me in advance so I can put my hunting gear away. Just kidding. Thanks for taking us along.
 
Hahaha awesome! Not sure I want a coyote in my lap but man that is cool. I love shotgunning them too. Puts me in the thick stuff a lot, I love the up close and personal of it. I used to be a rifle only guy too, and my buddy kept yammering about how fun shotgunning them was but I didn't believe it... until I did it
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Now I am holding a shotgun for 90% of my stands.
 
Originally Posted By: hm1996Sounds like fun! Is that a Speed Bead on your shotgun, Dave?

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hm

Yes Sir, it is. I like it. Not that I'd know any better though. I'm still a pretty horrible shotgunner. Gotta start somewhere though
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Way to go DAA!

I really like your pictures.

You got me beat, I have never had a coyote run into me before. LOL

I did have one jump over my legs when I was sitting down one time.

Using a shotgun does give you more areas to hunt.

With a shotgun you can find a calling spot pretty quickly in areas that you have never hunted.

When I am exploring new areas I like using the shotgun because I can make a calling stand if it is not a decent rifle calling spot.

I don't mind calling with a shotgun when I can only see 35 to 40 yards. If I see a coyote it is in shooting range.

With a rifle I can wander around and never find a rifle calling spot in some areas. LOL
 
Originally Posted By: Infidel 762Getting them that close you may want to try using a hammer
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Had a buddy, passed away, but for the last couple years he was able to get out, he was wanting to kill a called coyote with his bare hands. His plan was to snatch the coyote up and windmill/body slam it on the ground all in one violent motion.

He had more than enough strength to get it done. Blaine was a strong SOB. And was serious as a heart attack about trying it on the next coyote that got within snatching distance. Got sick before it could all come together for him though...

Sounds pretty hard to believe, I know. But, like I said, he was NOT kidding about it.

- DAA
 
Love it Dave! Glad you've given the scattergun a fair shake. I really like using it too. Nothing quite like the look in their eyes when they realize they've screwed up...but its to late.
 
I have to start shotgunning...I have had too many of them lope right on past me lately. They won't stop for anything, then catch my wind and kick in the afterburners.
 
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