Western Oregon Coyote

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whtelk

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I am hunting western Oregon, any one here ever hunt the wet side of our state? I use to live over on the est side and the dogs seemed to be a lot easier than the west side. Any tips on hunting the brushy side? I was able to get a few to respond to the howler but was able to get them out of the timber.
Weather looks good for the up coming week so might be able to get out.
 
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I am hunting western Oregon, any one here ever hunt the wet side of our state?



Yeah, I'm in Albany. Where are you at?
It's a lot tougher to kill them, but you'll get some to come in, they don't get hunted/called much. You've just got to be quick and have a good sense of humor. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 
Right now is a great time to have a sheep rancher as a friend. They are all about the lamb chops. It is legal to spotlight on private property as well.
 
Wow. I am kind of in the same boat.

We just moved here to Canby in November. I know nothing about hunting this west side. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
 
Hey guys. I saw your post a few days ago and just got the blessing from the PM gods to post on the forum. I live in St. Helens, it's North of Portland on the Oregon side of the River, and I too am in need of some farm land to hunt in between trips to the dry side of the state. I've tryied hunting in the brush and timber, and I've came to the conclusion that it's next to impossible to call a coyote in this dense forest area. I do love to try though. Someday I WILL get lucky. Any ways I just wanted to drop in and let you know that I have a few good spots up here and some in the wilson river area outside of banks.

Thanks,
Wil
 
I hunt the northeast corner of the state, in heavy brush for the most part. yes it's a lot harder in brush. The things i have found that helps the most is that you will have stay in your stand/blind a lot longer, figure on about 45-60 minutes for each one.(or more, remember they have to find you)

I have been busted many times by moving to soon,(30-40min.) just as something came in. This kind of hunting requires the ability to sit still for a long time, so make your blind so that you can wiggle around a bit without being seen. Any movement on your part will get you busted, and you'll never know they were there.

One other thing to remember is that when you do get a shot, it may be face to face, don't take a rifle with a super dooper scope, or all you will see is fuzz. A over/under works very well for this kind of hunt, i like a .223/20ga. or a short barreled ar.

To me, this is the best kind of hunt, you never know what is going to pop up,(yodie, cat, bear)and when it does you have a split second to react. Good luck, blue
 
I hunt the west side alot just because it's close to home.
Yes it's harder but i grew up hunting in this stuff.
If any of you guys want to get togather for a hunt or just BS alittle shoot me a PM.

Gary

PS i'm in se PDX
 
One thing I've found is that it seems to be difficult to call coyotes in the daytime on the west side. There are lots of coyotes out there, tho. I have permission to hunt a number of local properties but haven't had much success making daytime stands. At night it's an entirely different story.

My wife and I have left the guns at home and gone out calling the public land to the west of us at night and have called in a bunch of critters. Calling the same area in the day has produced nothing. I think the coyotes have pretty much learned that wandering around in the day draws unwanted attention. I have seen coyotes in the daytime but always in areas where it's illegal to shoot.

Early this morning I had coyotes howling close to the house and some time last week as I was driving home from the store in the dark a huge coyote started to cross the road just behind my house. He was coming off of a side road in a built up neighborhood. Probably looking for an available house cat.
 
Usually when I make my stands I get VERY comfortable, and stay for lloooonnnggg periods of time. I remember one time I sat for like 2 hours. Now that seems a little excessive but I still try and stay for atleast 40 minutes at a stand. When I'm by myself I have no problem blowing on calls till my lips are numb. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
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Been trying here in southern Oregon (Roseburg) also lot more difficult on the west side more brush!


I have learned to set-up with a good clearcut downwind. I have called in a few, just need to work on spotting them before they spot me. (Sutherlin).
 
If any of you are in the Eugene/Springfield area, I am always looking for more hunting partners. I like to hunt several times a week.
I do take the hunt very seriously; willing to do whatever it takes to increase the odds of success (quiet, scent-control, staying on stand for 45 minutes, etc.)
 
I agree, I had another unsuccessful outing Sat. 1-24 other than two crows we dropped, we didn't see anything, Also Hard to get around most of the roads are littered with trees after the snow and ice storm. I need to put some time in and talk to more land owners.
 
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I am hunting western Oregon, any one here ever hunt the wet side of our state? I use to live over on the est side and the dogs seemed to be a lot easier than the west side. Any tips on hunting the brushy side? I was able to get a few to respond to the howler but was able to get them out of the timber.
Weather looks good for the up coming week so might be able to get out.




I this called ths one up on Scott with the grey fox/coyote fight...I tried it to change my luck as I wasn't having any...LOL

It worked...

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Hmmm. Might be worth a try. My problem is what sequence should I use, I need help finding a good starter sequence then fine tuning it any suggestions? Don't have a fox pro but have an ipod and speaker setup for now.
 
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