Southern Utah coyote hunting: What am I doing wrong??

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Southernboy55

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I don't know what I'm doing wrong but after failed attempts over and over I use camo all the time I don't move except slightly to look around I have an electric call I take the wind in to factor and make my stand accordingly but I still get no coyotes any help would be great
 
I've been hitting other spots went past cedar city way out of my normal spot
For the hunters there are some out there I thought maybe it's because anyone can pick up an electric call and use it
 
Are you sneaking in? The number one mistake I see is people not getting far enough from the vehicle (daylight calling) combined with being spotted as they set up.
Second big mistake, particularly with first time electronics users is too much volume.
Third biggy is people who try to get up too high. We all love a good field of view but it really illuminates your set up the higher above them you are. Most dying animals are in the creeks or draws as a rule.
Know the area ahead of time. Come in quietly thru the back door. Be out of site as you set up. Keep that caller volume plenty low to start, work it up over 15 minutes or more. I've never heard one that needed to be more than 1/2 way to full. Coyotes have terrific ears. Try not to set up looking on a large bare flat. Find one with lot's of sage or other obstructions to give the coyote some cover and confidence. It also messes with the coyotes field of vision as he is coming.
Also try to find a spot with a cut, wash, or creek bottom that works right up to you. Watch in it, they'll use it.
Lastly, try to be there before shooting light. Enjoy the sunrise then put the wallop to them.
As a last thought, do not overlook water dams and water tanks. I have taken a ton of fur at first light around those particularly in your dry country. They need water, and they know most of their prey does as well.
 
@ Athomas I'm using a older cass creek hand call ( electric ) I just bought a primos double jackrabbit mouth call and going to pick up a couple howlers.
@ Jeffery I usually sit up where the farmers run cattle in that area water holes food I'm 5 to 20 miles away from the river but have plenty of springs around were I call I see signs every where and usually walk about 200 to 400 yards from the truck I don't really talk to my calling partner when we exit the truck sometimes we do and I've never walked a wash to get to a calling spot so sneaking in I could work on
 
Originally Posted By: Jeffrey cAre you sneaking in? The number one mistake I see is people not getting far enough from the vehicle (daylight calling) combined with being spotted as they set up.
Second big mistake, particularly with first time electronics users is too much volume.
Third biggy is people who try to get up too high. We all love a good field of view but it really illuminates your set up the higher above them you are. Most dying animals are in the creeks or draws as a rule.
Know the area ahead of time. Come in quietly thru the back door. Be out of site as you set up. Keep that caller volume plenty low to start, work it up over 15 minutes or more. I've never heard one that needed to be more than 1/2 way to full. Coyotes have terrific ears. Try not to set up looking on a large bare flat. Find one with lot's of sage or other obstructions to give the coyote some cover and confidence. It also messes with the coyotes field of vision as he is coming.
Also try to find a spot with a cut, wash, or creek bottom that works right up to you. Watch in it, they'll use it.
Lastly, try to be there before shooting light. Enjoy the sunrise then put the wallop to them.
As a last thought, do not overlook water dams and water tanks. I have taken a ton of fur at first light around those particularly in your dry country. They need water, and they know most of their prey does as well.

There is a ton of good information in that post, nicely done.
 
I called one in down there on thanksgiving morning. Took hwy19 out of St. George and turned off onto a dirt road for several miles. Saw another one as we were driving through the reservation.
 
Definetly need something better than an old case creek call. With all the good quality E callers out it has really smartened up yotes, at least in my area. my johhny stewart quit calling in mature dogs 4 years ago.I like adjustable tone reed calls, favorite being primos kiy yiy.. Make sure your confident with your howler before u take it in the field as yotes have warning barks and howls and blowing one on accident can ruin miles of coyote stands if its loud enough. Take the info by jeffrey and use it. only thing i would add is keeping your face out of the sun. I will favor the sun in a coyotes face over the wind 9/10 times. Keep practicing and being patient.
 
Get away from the roads. Walk farther, and get away from everyone else. Lots of pressure down here in Southern, Utah, but alot of road hunters, and 100 yard callers (Park truck, walk 100 yards and sit down and call)....... Get out in that sage brush that no one likes to hunt. I kill most of my dogs in the places everyone else drives right by.

Keep after it... it will all start to come together for you.
 
I'm in the same boat as you down here man! However this forum helps tons! Dedicate a lot of time to learn new tricks and tactics.. I had a post a couple weeks ago about the same thing, took some advice and used it in my favor and I've now called 3 in! Only taken two home though.. :-/ good luck!
 
I just bought a primos kiy yiy and howler pack I've got the double jackrabbit call I'm gonna take all the information in that you guys have given me and see how I do tomorrow
Brandon I actually saw your post and am currently following it oven been reading it quite a bit getting info from both our posts the wind finally died down a lot so I'm gonna get to calling
 


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