I'm hooked!

[smallies24]

Took my new foxpro out last night and tried three different stands. The third stand resulted in a yote barreling across a small lake. Unfortunately he caught me moving when he was 100 yards out and stopped on a dime. He then proceeded to work down wind and eventually trotted off.

Unfortunately I goofed and he never got within shotgun range, but it has me geared up for this winter. It was the first time I've ever really targeted cyotes or fox. Plan to hunt Saturday morning. Anybody have any advice regarding time of day etc. I'm hunting in southern MN and have only seen/heard yotes at night. Has anyone had much success with a call during the day?

Cheers!

Brian

[Jmnhunter]

hey Brian, you should be able to pull some yoties all day; especially if the wind is down 10mph or less is ideal; cold temps help also I think; early mornings and evenings should be the best times, although we have had more success throughout the day

[RBuker]

Congrats. When you say "last night" do you mean evening? Or how did you see it. It was mighty dark out.

[Dave S]

Some of the areas around Mankato have a good amount of snow on the ground. If you're within even a few miles, the lights from the city help illuminate the area.

[RBuker]

I'd still like to hear from the original poster though. I'm not buying it. I'm very familiar with city lights and such. More than a mile away and it gets iffy for seeing a coyote at 100 yards.

[Dave S]

I'd still like to hear from the original poster though. I'm not buying it. I'm very familiar with city lights and such. More than a mile away and it gets iffy for seeing a coyote at 100 yards.

I understand Randy. I realize your a very well seasoned predator hunter based on your posts on "PM". I read back and didn't see any mention of lights. He did say he was using a shotgun, maybe he had a light?

[RBuker]

I just hope he stays hooked on the sport because there's nothing quite like a predator coming to the call. I just hope that he's playing by the rules. The "last night" thing kind of caught my attention.

[Dave S]

I hear ya on predators coming into the calls. Deer and turkeys are one thing. But to get a wiley coyote to come in is quite an accomplishment.

[smallies24]

As for seeing a yote at a 100 yards...I was on a small hill, elevated approximately 10-15 ft, at the edge of a frozen lake which made for a nice back drop. With that said I couldn't exactly count wiskers on him.

I'll keep at it...went out this morning with nothing to show for it. Tried four stands with zero spotted. Time to start knocking on some doors I suppose.