How much land Do I need to hunt coyotes effectively without wearing them out. I really think that by hunting the few places I have often is not good for the hunting there. I think I'm making them weary. I have about 1000 acres to hunt.Only about 500 of them is good for coyote hunting.
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- Thread starter Jon835
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Jon835,
Oklahoma is fast going the way of Texas as far land acess. If you don't own it you have to lease it. I've found that if you can find and make friends with some deer hunters they will gladly take you coyote hunting after deer season on their lease. They usually see several coyotes and maybe a few bobcats while they are on stand. Typical leases are anywhere from 200 acres to 1200 with the occasoinal 3000. They aren't concerned with having coyotes to hunt next year and will usually want you to hunt in the late winter and early spring which can have an effect on denning and possibly leaving a litter of young to starve to death which they could care less. That choice is yours to make.
Kenny
p.s. I just looked up where Marlow is and your in the opposite corner of the state from me. But that is how it works here in the N.E. corner.
[This message has been edited by Kenny4x4 (edited 02-06-2002).]
Oklahoma is fast going the way of Texas as far land acess. If you don't own it you have to lease it. I've found that if you can find and make friends with some deer hunters they will gladly take you coyote hunting after deer season on their lease. They usually see several coyotes and maybe a few bobcats while they are on stand. Typical leases are anywhere from 200 acres to 1200 with the occasoinal 3000. They aren't concerned with having coyotes to hunt next year and will usually want you to hunt in the late winter and early spring which can have an effect on denning and possibly leaving a litter of young to starve to death which they could care less. That choice is yours to make.
Kenny
p.s. I just looked up where Marlow is and your in the opposite corner of the state from me. But that is how it works here in the N.E. corner.
[This message has been edited by Kenny4x4 (edited 02-06-2002).]
Kenny is right,I hunt on 3300 acre deer club,some bobcats shot during deer season,2 yotes shot(many more still live).I have rencently gotten into predator hunting but I really ain't got a clue what I'm doing*L*The club would be glad to open the doors,if someone would some kill the rascals(Psst-how about some lessons too)Location-Bellamy,Alabama,no closed season on yotes
ksboy2
New member
jon,
I think youve opened up a real discussion here. I think more haven't posted is because we really aren't sure. I'll tell ya' what I think:
1. i have places that are hot spots where i kill more than one yote from nearly the same spot year after year, sometimes more than once a season.
2. coyotes move a great deal. over one mile even in high density situations, so they can become call shy in a hurry.
my recommendation would be to get as much land as possible if you want to spend hours hunting them. I don't think there is a concrete answer such as: you can kill one coyote for every section. or every section holds a coyote that can be called. Yotes are scavengers. If they didn't have to keep their bellies full 24/7 we'd never even see one. in conclusion, spend time in the field, scout and call and document your hot spots. also, always try new areas. I have always said a coyote is alot like a pheasant. "they are where ya find em"
good luck
ksboy
I think youve opened up a real discussion here. I think more haven't posted is because we really aren't sure. I'll tell ya' what I think:
1. i have places that are hot spots where i kill more than one yote from nearly the same spot year after year, sometimes more than once a season.
2. coyotes move a great deal. over one mile even in high density situations, so they can become call shy in a hurry.
my recommendation would be to get as much land as possible if you want to spend hours hunting them. I don't think there is a concrete answer such as: you can kill one coyote for every section. or every section holds a coyote that can be called. Yotes are scavengers. If they didn't have to keep their bellies full 24/7 we'd never even see one. in conclusion, spend time in the field, scout and call and document your hot spots. also, always try new areas. I have always said a coyote is alot like a pheasant. "they are where ya find em"
good luck
ksboy
Redfrog
Moderator
I don't have a problem getting access in the area I live, but that is not the case in a lot of the area I have hunted. I found that quite often landowners are impressed that you took the time to introduce yourself and ask permission. They don't always let me hunt, but the next time I'm in the area, I'll stop and say hello and usually I end up with access. I have had several occasions where I asked to hunt land that was posted 'NO Hunting' and received permission.Timing and presentation are important. If someone showed up at my door in camo at 6 in the morning, I would not be amused. Do some work beforehand and it will improve your odds.Refrog
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Curt Barrett
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What Redfrog said.
