Coyote problems

[Pagosa]

We have multiple packs of coyotes hunting around our property, and I'm worried about them killing my coonhounds. Does anyone have any recommended methods for hunting/calling coyotes? I'm in the Flathead valley, so I don't want to trap to avoid catching pets. I have a smaller electronic call, but last winter I didn't have any luck calling. Thanks - Preston

 

[earlybird]

If you want to try calling them right now is a very good time. The pups are starting out on their own and should be uneducated to the call. A young female howl or pup yips followed by some pup in distress should do the trick. Just remember to play the wind cuz you cant fool their nose. Good Luck

 

[Big Sky]

Is this on or off the reservation?

 

[Pagosa]

Not Charlo, but up by Columbia Falls. Thanks for the calling tips. I don't know if the smoke/drought has effected the animals, but a cow/calf moose, a bear, and a lion have been seen by river east of the airport.

 

[mtmander]

Can you hear them ? try to call them close to where they travel around your property

 

[Pagosa]

We hear them at night, but not during the day.

 

[Revharvey9576]

I know some tricks BUT let's just say they are frowned upon by fish and game

 

[Bulldog0156]

Not Charlo, but up by Columbia Falls. Thanks for the calling tips. I don't know if the smoke/drought has effected the animals, but a cow/calf moose, a bear, and a lion have been seen by river east of the airport.

I saw 2 raghorns within the Kalispell city limits this morning

 

[MontanaWild]

I'm sure there is someone in that valley that knows their way around a call who could help you out. Otherwise you'll have to learn the ways of a coyote and try to out smart them. They will teach you a lot and those skills definitely translate into the hunting of other game.

 

[psinclair]

Use your dogs for decoying them.....Howl once, and let one or two dogs run out there.

Pups are timid and not coming to a call yet, but the adults, especially breeding pairs will come to coyote vocalization this time of year like gangbusters.

 

[Pagosa]

We tried calling at daybreak this morning but heard no howling. I hope they have left. Thanks for the help.

 

[jrod]

Get a bull lurcher to run with your hounds. They can handle yote on its own and they will keep up with your hounds all day.

 

[twodot]

Pagosa, I have run hounds and curs right thru coyotes for over 40 years and never had a coyote harm one. Don't worry about them. As far as killing the coyotes, I would highly recomend following Psinclair's suggestion to the letter if you want them dead. Good luck.

 

[1_pointer]

Pagosa, I have run hounds and curs right thru coyotes for over 40 years and never had a coyote harm one. Don't worry about them. As far as killing the coyotes, I would highly recomend following Psinclair's suggestion to the letter if you want them dead. Good luck.

Only one time growing up did we have trouble with a coyote, but we were running beagles. Not exactly a large breed.

Does psinclair know anything about how to kill a coyote?

 

[belly-deep]

Pagosa, I have run hounds and curs right thru coyotes for over 40 years and never had a coyote harm one. Don't worry about them. As far as killing the coyotes, I would highly recomend following Psinclair's suggestion to the letter if you want them dead. Good luck.

I think he's worried about them luring one of his dogs away, which is a little different than running through yotes while your dogs are on scent.

 

[twodot]

and I'm worried about them killing my coonhounds.

Maybe he's referring to dogs being led off, or maybe not.