How to get a 'yote within 30 yds?

[sticknstring]

I posted in the wrong forum the other day on this subject. Maybe you experts can fill me a little better.

I want to shoot a coyote with the bow. What are some tactics I can employ to get one of them critters in close? Bait, calling, etc? I put up a trail cam on a deer carcass earlier in the fall and had a few coming in between 12-3am. I probably wouldn't be able to manage a light solo so I'd have to rely on moonlight and snow for visual. Suggestions?

[Dave S]

A couple things I can think of you might need:

a blind large enough for 2.

Electronic caller (coyote distress, howls, mouse squeeker)

string/squirrel tail

light/red lense (not sure if it's legal with a bow. RBuker might know this one)

A buddy willing to tag along and work the light for you.

The above would be my first approach if I were to attempt to take a 'yote with a bow.

[HunterLee]

No need for a blind if you are going with a light. Doubt you will see your pins though.

Best bet is bowhunt on a narrow creek bottom and hope one strolls by while hunting deer. Thats how I have shot mine.

Calling in a faily open woods would be my best bet. Use an e-caller and be ready. The Verminators did a Bowmania video, I haven't watched it though. Its tough enough to get one to respond let alone get them to 30-yds. I would start off knowing that its going to be tough and hunt in areas where you can see yet they will have a tough time seeing you. Keep the wind in your face and have a rifle for back up. Good Luck

[sheepheadslayer]

I have the Verminator dvd. The guys are some hillbillys boy. They shoot prolly 15 or so on film with a bow. Pretty neat.

[sticknstring]

I'll have to pick up an e-caller for sure. Would a carcass or some kind or bait work well without calling? (I don't know how much these callers are but I doubt they're very cheap.)

One final thing is time of day. Would I be better off going out in the evening (5-6pm) or at before first light in the am?

[HunterLee]

I doubt bait will work as they will more than likely hit it after dark. Right before dark and early morning are the best times to call, but anytime you see one looking for food is a good time also.