Casi and I decided to do some predator hunting on Sunday morning in attempt to control the predator population. This year we’ve seen more coyotes and bobcats than usual. So I planned where we would sit, and we drove to our favorite deer hunting spot. When we got to the creek, (Which seems to be flooded only when we’re hunting), once again it was flooded from the large amount snowfall. So we decided to just sit in the timber, next to the creek, call and see what happens.
It was only my 2nd series of calls, and here comes 2 coyotes across the wide open field. Unfortunately we weren’t on the end of the field like I wanted, but they were headed our way. Once they got to the edge of the timber, they disappeared for a couple minutes. The wind was right, so I wasn’t worried. And finally they appeared again, not 80 yards away. I fixed my Browning .308, behind the first coyotes shoulder and squeezed the trigger. But I missed! I choked! I don’t know how I missed him, but the last I saw him, he was running full bore the other direction. It was his lucky day. I guess I better stick to bow hunting!
After the coyote incident, we took down a couple treestands for the year, and checked our game cameras. From the tracks we found scouting, it seemed the deer weren’t hitting the fields as much as I expected, but instead, staying in the heavy timber and brush, and out of the wind. My Game Cameras exposed 7-8 bucks, in which one young buck had shed a side. So even though they’re starting, I still need to wait a little longer before the shed hunting begins.
Here’s a young buck (Below) chasing a doe, in circles. The picture was taken in early January. Sure is late in the year to still be seeing that!
Here’s a descent 10 pt. buck (Below) which has some great potential, and just needs another year.
-Joey
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