New Video: Fog Dog

[DownWind Outdoors]

Inhibited by a large snow storm to start the New Year, a lot us struggled to lure in that first coyote of 2013 through a foot or more snow on the ground. Weeks later as temperatures soared and snow melted, we were finally able to start finding tracks and knew the action would soon pick up. Enjoy......

[redsnow]

Guys, I enjoy your videos, and I'll tell you right up front, you've called in lots more coyotes than I have. But I'm going to offer a little constructive criticism, so take it for what it's worth. And don't get pissed!

I don't like the way you set up to call. I know that you're trying to get video, and it's always a lot easier to kill a critter than it is to get video/pictures.

I'll tell you, when I set up to call, during daylight, I've always got my back against a tree, a rock, a bush, a something. It helps break your outline, plus makes you a lot more stable/solid. Using bi-pods, I've called in the prone position. The more solid you are, the better you'll shoot.

Calling after dark, I'll stand beside a tree. But that's mostly using a shotgun.

But looking at this video, you guys stand out like 2 bumps on a log.

[musher]

"He's going away! Do something!" that was funny.

I couldn't see the yote even when the high light was on it. How far away was that? I'd also like to know what you guys sit on. It must be fairly cozy and warm for the butt.

Red: I don't know. I find the boys blend in pretty good. If they go against a tree, the snow is going to look really deep around that tree! The only things I find that stick out are the soles of Erics' shoes.

Thanks for the video. Enjoyed it as always. The bloopers at the end show that all the hard work isn't just in the actual hunt.

[DownWind Outdoors]

Believe me, we would love to be able to setup in a way that concealed us but like you already noted, it's all about the video. I would say probably 95% of the coyotes we call out spot us immediately but we will take a spooked dog on camera over a non-spooked dog off camera any day of the week. Between how much you have to move the camera and sitting in the best filming location we are destined for failure on every setup.

Also, we would love for a company to come out with camo soles....we always joke about that.

[redsnow]

Oh, I understand about taking video, you are at a giving the coyotes an advantage.

For myself, when I'm sitting, butt in the snow, I'd be more concerned about putting them on the ground. Camera on, or camera off.

But thinking about the average varmint caller, I'd have set-up, near the top of that dike or hump, whatever it is? Behind you, in this video. I like to keep the elevation advantage.

If you'd need to, I'd wear the bottom half of your snow camo, and the top part of your gray/brown camo. You'll blend in. But really, my opinion, movement is watch catches a critters eyes first.

Now, about soles of your boots. You've got 3 options, carry a can of white spray paint to the stand, give each boot a spray of white. Run by the Dollar store and buy a pack of white pillow cases. Or, better yet, wait till nobody is watching at home, and stuff a couple in your coat pocket.