How to Scout for Coyotes

Increase your chances of a successful coyotes hunt with a these coyote scouting tips.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. When scouting, you not only want to look for signs of coyotes such as tracks and scat; you also want to study the lay of the land. Being familiar with the area you plan to hunt will save you plenty of time, possibly allowing you several set up options depending on things like wind direction and natural barriers.

2. Use satellite technology such as Google Earth and preplan setups in the areas that have coyotes this will save time when you revisit the area to hunt.

3. One of the best activities for you to do in the spring and summer is seek permission for land access. This is the best time to start talking to land owners for permission to hunt coyotes.

4. You can even have business cards prepared and give these out to landowners letting them know that you are a coyote hunter and how you can be contacted.

5. You should talk to the people who deliver rural mail and school bus drivers along with deer or turkey hunters. You can gain permission from deer hunters allowing you access to land after deer season is over.

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   Late summer is a good time to get the howler out and visit the areas that you have received permission to hunt. This time of year is when you can get the parents or the pups to fire off with some yips and howls. All you need to do this is your favorite howler and a good knowledge of some basic coyote vocals.

Tips & Warnings

• I consider scouting to be the most important aspect of coyote hunting, so put as much time and effort into scouting as possible. It's best to get all of your legwork done in the spring and summer so when it's time to hunt you can get down to business. I've seen a lot of guys give up on hunting coyotes because they think they don't know how to use a call. What you do before you blow that call is far more important than what you do after you blow it. Without some good scouting you'll get frustrated and spend a lot of time out in the field just making noise.

Resources

• Free Coyote Hunting Guide

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on 3/29/2009 We raise coonhounds. I'd like to train a couple to become coyote dogs one day. Coyotes are everywhere here and come quite close when we are out coonhunting (not to mention our livestock!). Someday I'm sure we will have a tangle. Nice to see a fellow hunter on ehow.