Idaho Hunters?

Sorry I am late to the conversation guys. I have been off the forum for a bit. (Too much work!) Those of us in the SW corner have it pretty tough. There are a ton of people getting in the game. The Owyhee front, Marsing, etc. get hit hard. I have literally made a stand, and came back through on foot an hour later to find another hunter calling in the same draw. One thing that I have noticed with the over pressured dogs is to treat them like turkeys and elk. Most guys call too much. Ease off the calls (especially the electronics). Less is definitley better. Also, as hard as it is to do, easy in / easy out, and hold still. They are very sensitive to movement, and will peg you long before you see them. I firmly believe in the 4-1 theory. We likely only see 1 of every 4 dogs we call in. They will hang up and observe the area before committing. I shot one a couple years ago that came hot from a 3/4 mile or so out (had the height vantage), and hung up at about 400 yrds. He sat down on his butt and just watched for 3-4 mins before I convinced him with a challenge bark to come and try to woop me. He lost!
Good luck guys and be safe on these nasty roads we have right now.
 
Hello all, I'm new to the site. Stationed at Mtn Home AFB. Been calling for fun for a while, mainly for coyotes and the occasional lucky bobcat in the south. Question--I found a pack of wolves while elk hunting, anyone have any advice or know any tricks for calling them up? I'd like to go out with a buddy this weekend and have a go at it.
 
I got out yesterday and got 2 again!!!! one that hung up and made us and my partner made a great shot at about 225. Mine charged in and I had to shoot him at 24 yards!
 
Originally Posted By: smithbroy001Hello all, I'm new to the site. Stationed at Mtn Home AFB. Been calling for fun for a while, mainly for coyotes and the occasional lucky bobcat in the south. Question--I found a pack of wolves while elk hunting, anyone have any advice or know any tricks for calling them up? I'd like to go out with a buddy this weekend and have a go at it.



Try and spot and stalk them if you know where they are. Wolves have the whole FoxPro library committed to memory...
 
How far are you guys having to travel out of the valley to find some success? I'm in Boise and would love getting into coyote hunting, but I'm hesitant to start because I don't want to have to drive for hours to maybe find somewhere not already over-hunted. I use to do a lot of waterfowl and pheasant hunting but got tired of always battling crowds and have given those up.
 
Well, no luck for me on Wednesday. I made 9 stands and ended up empty handed. I managed to see 2 coyotes and a badger on private property, as well as a pile of ducks and pheasants where I couldn't shoot them! Just my luck, lol.

To answer the equipment question, I usually hunt with my 223 chambered AR. I have a few guns that I am trying to "break" in this year. My goal is to get one with my 17 HMR, 204, 243, and my shotgun. I'm gonna have to get to it!
 
I went thursday morning. I called four different sets. I saw two coyotes but wasn't able to get a shot off.

At least I saw some.

I use a Mossberg AR.
 
Tater you are my kinda guy!!! I try to take a different gun every time I go! so far this year I get action every time I take the 22-250 so I don't want to jinx myself and bring my others,AR,shotgun,204,etc
 
My brother came over from Boise and we went out this morning. Called one on the first stand but I missed from 60 yards. Still getting the coyote fever a bit I think. Beautiful day for calling.
 
The gun is a Rem 700, it is stock except I glass bedded it and put in a RifleBasix trigger.

The bipod is a Stoney Point, rapid-pivot-pod, or something like that. It’s OK, but I will probably be going back to shooting sticks.
 
If those wolves are eating elk, go out there and make elk sounds. In Alaska, I have heard of more than one hunter calling in wolves, while moose calling. (And grizzlies) My brother-in-law got a triple on wolves that way, two years ago. That boy can shoot! He was antler rattling, and doing moose vocals, and called 'em right in. Of course howling can be effective, too. Also, watch for scavengers, such as magpies, ravens, and eagles that might indicate a wolf kill nearby. Snow would be good.
 
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