What would you of done?

[big_shooter02]

Just wanted quick advise on what others have done in the past or what they would have done in the situation:

A buddy and I went out hunting this morning, started calling the first spot 'round 7:30 am. We called 4 or 5 spots until about 10:30 when we decided to head over to a spot where the previous week I had seen lots of dog tracks while shed hunting. The spot is kind of a overgrown clear cut, lots of shooting space, but also lots of brush. Anyways we just about got to the top of the hill walking to where we were going to call from and a big 'yote jumped up about 150 yards away through the brush and ran to the wood lines. We both yelped a few times trying to get it to stop but the only shot I ever had was about 200 yards slow running through some iffy brush so I didn't shoot. We sat for a bit to B.S. about what just happened and decided it would be best to leave and come back in a few days. Since he was already alerted to human presence we decided it would be best not to call so he wouldn't become educated. Hopefully our plan works. What would ya'll done: call after you spooked it, go back in a few hours and call, shot at the running 'yote taking the chance of either hitting it or scarin the heck out of it?

[Dave S]

You were absolutely right in your decision not to shoot. It was also a good choice not to try calling.

I'm willing to bet this coyote knew exactly what you were and may already be educated. I'd say you have a 50/50 chance at calling him back in after a couple days if he's still in the area.

[Fish&Fowl]

Hard to say. I'd have a hard time passing up a shot around 200 yards if it's not running, but I don't know what you shoot. If I didn't, I probably would have tried to intercept where I thought he was going (if that was an option). You definitely made the right choice in not calling. Hard to say without being there, but at least now you do have the option to go back.

[walleyeaddict]

Empty the clip!

[walleyes12]

Call,

theres more than likely just that one in the area

[big_shooter02]

Yeah thats what I was thinkin about more being in the area. I know there is more than just that one in that area due to the excess of tracks i've seen. As for shooting, usually when given a chance I shoot, in this case I had no chance. The distace wasn't the problem it was the running thru the brush. Also this spot is frequented a few times a week by a local hiker just buzzin thru the area so I'm hoping that this specicic 'yote just thinks thats what we were. I'll keep you posted.

[BEAST]

Don't shoot, Don't call, leave, go back another time and thump that thing. Patience is a virtue