Thanks for the kind words on the various posts.
Originally Posted By: Kino MGreat job, I'm so jealous, I can only dream of living in a target rich environment There are decent numbers in my state, but there are lot of other states that I feel have a higher population of coyotes. A great deal of my being able to consistently produce coyotes is the work I put into prior to going hunting. I secure a lot of land for coyote hunting through meeting people, sending letters, calling, helping out ranchers, etc. Once I gain access, I provide them updates on how I have done while hunting on their properties and even provide videos if they want to see them.
Before I ever leave to go hunting, I have verified all the calling locations I plan to call based on the forecasted wind. If the wind is showing some variable nature, I have a follow-up position in case the wind changes. I even plan my exact travel route and have it programmed into my phone. I do all of this with the help of OnXMaps and Google Earth. I know the exact spot and even where I am going to park my truck. This may all sound kind of robotic but having a set plan and sticking to it makes a big difference. The only time I deviate is in a situation where a group of coyotes lights up in a nearby area. If they don't respond on that stand, I will deviate slightly from my set plan if they are on ground I have access to hunt.
Years back I would drive around and kind of plan it as I go. I can tell you I am much more productive with the way I hunt now. The planning is a big part of the fun. There are some people that are very surprised that I don't go locating coyotes by howling. They would call what I do "cold calling." Every technique has their advantages and mine works for me.
I also track every kill and include the GPS location and sound being used when the coyote appears in an Excel spreadsheet. I do this for lots of reasons, but seeing patterns of sounds that work during different times of the year can be very helpful.