I am looking to try night time predator hunting. I have just bought an electronic caller. What else do I need in terms of a light and how and when to use it. Best calling techniques, hunting strategies (ground vs. treestand), best shot size etc. Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks.
1st time predator hunting at night
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I am looking to try night time predator hunting. I have just bought an electronic caller. What else do I need in terms of a light and how and when to use it. Best calling techniques, hunting strategies (ground vs. treestand), best shot size etc. Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks.
I'm new and here is what I am using:
1. 12 gauge with Dead Coyote T shot
2. 6 volt light from home depot. Cost me $6 and used a red sharpie to color the lens. http://images.google.com/imgres?img...+volt+flashlight&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&sa=N&um=1&ei=U0tbS6vrENW_lAfWoayOAQ
3. Call with the wind in your face or a cross wind. Set the caller up about 10-15 yards away from you.
4. Call for about 20 minutes
5. Be ready. Things happen real fast. When you see eyes coming, don't take the light off them. The light acts as a shield and they don't see you. It's like when someone stand directly behind a lightbulb.
6. Scout during the day for sign and places to set up. It's hard find a set up location in the dark
7. Have fun and research other posts.
Good luck
1. 12 gauge with Dead Coyote T shot
2. 6 volt light from home depot. Cost me $6 and used a red sharpie to color the lens. http://images.google.com/imgres?img...+volt+flashlight&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&sa=N&um=1&ei=U0tbS6vrENW_lAfWoayOAQ
3. Call with the wind in your face or a cross wind. Set the caller up about 10-15 yards away from you.
4. Call for about 20 minutes
5. Be ready. Things happen real fast. When you see eyes coming, don't take the light off them. The light acts as a shield and they don't see you. It's like when someone stand directly behind a lightbulb.
6. Scout during the day for sign and places to set up. It's hard find a set up location in the dark
7. Have fun and research other posts.
Good luck
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What DFP said [up]
Don't miss a chance to get out there right before a major weather front ...Just like the mad rush to the A&P for milk and bread...The critters are looking to fill their bellies.
Frozen swamps are a great place to find Fox and Coyotes this time of year...Its new territory for them that they haven't been able to hunt.
Good Luck out there ! [up]
Don't miss a chance to get out there right before a major weather front ...Just like the mad rush to the A&P for milk and bread...The critters are looking to fill their bellies.
Frozen swamps are a great place to find Fox and Coyotes this time of year...Its new territory for them that they haven't been able to hunt.
Good Luck out there ! [up]
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how far can you see? great idea might have to try it
To start, making a white light red cuts down the distance you can see by over 1/2. You can see eyes with it from 200 yards. I can clearly identify the target at 40-50 yards.
When you see eyes, hold the light through the handle with your aiming hand and get the gun up and ready to shoot. The light shines right where you are aiming. Once you can clearly ID the target, it is probably in range.
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thanks for the info
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