Up North Journal Podcast

This week we talk coyote hunting with Chris Kreiner. How Coyotes hurt farmers Predation of livestock New rules allow hunters to better control predation More effective in big fields Didn't hunt much at night until laws changed Thermal optics Allows heat detection Quality of night vision has increased a lot How to get started Takes time to learn how to hunt coyotes Don't set near fence rows Sit in middle of field distress sounds work great Understand coyote vocals before using them Start off with lower end equipment to get going Lights can educate coyotes Baiting Use a deer carcass An alarm that alerts hunter that something is on the bait Scouting cameras Calling 20-25 minutes a set Try to get coyotes within 100 yards Icotec Outlaw caller No decoys at night Always carries a reed caller with him How does weather play into coyote hunting? Scent Control Hard to fool a coyote nose Hunt the wind Which firearm to use Semi Auto rifles Bolt Action rifles  Problems while hunting Neighbors call law enforc