I was in the 10th grade in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I saw an add in “Field & Stream” and it said, “Blow this call and coyotes will come running.” If I remember right, it was an add for Burnham Brothers and I ordered the call.
I didn’t think I would ever call in a coyote, but finally, I got one and then another. Heck, back then we did not have the Internet, videos, cassettes, or know anybody who was doing this. It wasn’t until 1976 that I met the first predator hunter out in the field. I got to hunt with him several times. His name was Tom Debusk and he was a security guard at Los Alamos, New Mexico.
With the internet and these boards, you guys do not know how easy you have it. We did not have any help when I started. It was all trial and error.
I get just as excited today as I did on the very first coyote I ever called in. That might explain, according to John-Henry, why I am a “piss pore rifle shot.” We have to leave some for seed John-Henry.
Take care.
Predator Masters – Coyote Gods Arizona Predator Hunt
