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Spurchaser

Spurchaser

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Ok, I know it denning season, but do coyotes stay in one particular spot a majority of the time until they decide to hunt?
Here’s what I’ve run into…twice now I’ve had coyotes answer me and answer aggressively, but make no move to me.
Also twice now I’ve called a stand and heard nothing, yet out of boredom I’ve stayed on stand just watching and it’s like after an hour I can start again and that’s when they answer.
Also what I’ve noticed is it’s like they’re either ignoring me, or just waiting until a specific time to sound off. Last night I was about to pack it in after nothing and a pair or group lit off way to my East (off the property) and a pair lit up less than 200yds away over a small change in elevation. It sounded close enough I should be able to see, but the elevation difference prevented it. I hit them with my own howls and then they answered agressively.
So what do I do? No, I’m not calling from the same spot. And I have to really play the wind and try to avoid the burns when setting up. I’ve always been worried about taking the long way around and leaving my scent even though that’s not where they’ve been twice now.
And when they howl back aggressively or just howl back, what should I hit them with??
 
Aggressive responses and fight sounds can work. But truthfully, in my experience, silence and patience is the key. I've had many show up to investigate who's in the area 20 - 30 minutes after the last sound was thrown out. Beyond that, simply get closer and pressure their location if you can.
 
Spurchaser said:
Ok, I know it denning season, but do coyotes stay in one particular spot a majority of the time until they decide to hunt?
Here’s what I’ve run into…twice now I’ve had coyotes answer me and answer aggressively, but make no move to me.
Also twice now I’ve called a stand and heard nothing, yet out of boredom I’ve stayed on stand just watching and it’s like after an hour I can start again and that’s when they answer.
Also what I’ve noticed is it’s like they’re either ignoring me, or just waiting until a specific time to sound off. Last night I was about to pack it in after nothing and a pair or group lit off way to my East (off the property) and a pair lit up less than 200yds away over a small change in elevation. It sounded close enough I should be able to see, but the elevation difference prevented it. I hit them with my own howls and then they answered agressively.
So what do I do? No, I’m not calling from the same spot. And I have to really play the wind and try to avoid the burns when setting up. I’ve always been worried about taking the long way around and leaving my scent even though that’s not where they’ve been twice now.
And when they howl back aggressively or just howl back, what should I hit them with??
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Here is some personal info from my many years of observing, singles, pairs & family groups. Use my info however you see fit or disregard my views.

"Most coyotes will be found 1/4 mile or more off of any given roadway(during day light hours). "Most" coyotes any given day. Prefer the down wind slopes of hills & ridgelines. In fact, "Most" coyotes when they hunt & travel. Will be on the down wind slopes. They use the upwind areas mainly as transition areas. Rarely choosing to linger or bed down on an upwind area. They use the upwind areas, To get from one down wind area to the next. "Most coyotes any given day/ 10:1 odds. Will choose some sort of ground cover to linger or bed down in. Ground cover vs be found out on any open area. Ground cover;, such as tall grasses/CRP land, briars or timber. "Most" coyotes while in transit or on the hunt. Will be found on the down wind areas. I believe dominate coyotes will sometimes or often trespass on neighboring territorial coyotes land. Once the pups are born. Both alpha parents become more aggressive about protecting their territory. And will run off trespassers.

I have observed many years ago. 3 neighboring pairs of coyotes. From what I have gathered is. Their territories overlap areas were 1/4 mile or more. That over lap area. I view as no mans land. Because what I have observed is. A degree of tolerance is acceptable from the neighboring pairs & off-spring.

Getting to your question; You may have set-up on a territorial "overlap" area. Thus, it being difficult for any of the neighboring coyotes to respond & come at you. Or refusing to come to your call, due to lack of interest or possible confrontation from the neighboring alphas. I also believe when 2 neighboring pairs meet on a territorial over lap area. They will or may just observe each other & move on. Versus, become aggressive & get involved in a territorial fight.
 
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