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Post by DownWind Outdoors on Mar 28, 2012 20:18:43 GMT -6
We walked into this morning's setup with an extra high level of confidence that there will be coyotes nearby within calling distance. Having a friend call us upon a new property to take care of a "coyote infestation" is always a bonus and a well-received tip. It would only take a matter of minutes to prove credible, as the first coyote was spotted crossing our field in the dark as we put together a blind. Letting this coyote walk to allow for proper filming light, our patience and discipline would pay off as another coyote came into the field a couple minutes later. Remembering the original coyote and knowing the direction he headed, helped us bring him back and put him down as well for an exciting double.
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Post by musher on Mar 29, 2012 9:51:47 GMT -6
Another good one!
Why do you think that first coyote you shot crossed as such an angle as opposed to coming straight in? Was it trying to cut the wind?
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Post by DownWind Outdoors on Mar 30, 2012 18:51:52 GMT -6
That first coyote we shot started heading back to the cover area from which it came. We hadn't even started calling yet at that point, so he was just heading off on his own agenda. The fast pace makes me think he caught a whiff of the first coyote we saw (not shown in this video) because they were heading down the exact same path, and then all of a sudden this one did a 180 and starts cruising back. Perhaps the first one was an even bigger male he had a prior history with? Perhaps it was an intruding coyote and he just tracked him backwards incorrectly once he caught the scent. The way it looked like he was heading down the same exact path and then scurried away on a 180 definitely makes me think it had to do with the other dog. I am sure it had nothing to do with us, as we had perfect wind, weren't moving, and ended up calling him in very easily once we got started. Makes you wish you could just watch and observe them for hours, but they're not often out in the middle of the field very long as dawn breaks. Thanks for watching.
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