Coyotes Get A Break

[waldedw]

To cold for even a die hard coyote hunter like me, -41 wind chill this morning so they get a break for about a week or so till this arctic high moves on

[KGB]

Apparently it’s not cold enough, lol! Saw a few posts today on FB Alberta Coyote hunters about a few guys going out in a -35C weather to shoot some dogs. Sorry, not for me, I’m too chicken, lol!

[Grizzly Adams1]

Originally Posted by KGB

Apparently it’s not cold enough, lol! Saw a few posts today on FB Alberta Coyote hunters about a few guys going out in a -35C weather to shoot some dogs. Sorry, not for me, I’m too chicken, lol!

I always figure it's the best time to go, tough pickings make an easier prey.

[H380]

3 today in the snares, dress for it the weather is bearable ..

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[Big Lou]

I’m pondering going out for the next three days. Pondering. I had a very sour taste put in my mouth a couple or three years ago. Dirty cold snap and I figured it would be on like Donkey Kong. Not so. I went 6 days consecutive and did not call in one coyote. Not one. I’ve been a lot less enthusiastic about calling in the doldrums since then. The cold doesn’t bother me much. I can dress for it easy enough but, the juice must be worth the squeeze for this guy. If fur was worth anything, I’d perhaps think differently. For today, I’ll enjoy being by the wood stove.

[fishnguy]

Originally Posted by Big Lou

I’m pondering going out for the next three days. Pondering. I had a very sour taste put in my mouth a couple or three years ago. Dirty cold snap and I figured it would be on like Donkey Kong. Not so. I went 6 days consecutive and did not call in one coyote. Not one. I’ve been a lot less enthusiastic about calling in the doldrums since then. The cold doesn’t bother me much. I can dress for it easy enough but, the juice must be worth the squeeze for this guy. If fur was worth anything, I’d perhaps think differently. For today, I’ll enjoy being by the wood stove.

This is my experiences as well (though my experience is extremely limited, all weather including). I have never seen a dog in the cold like this though and always thought it was counterintuitive.

[Big Lou]

Originally Posted by fishnguy

This is my experiences as well (though my experience is extremely limited, all weather including). I have never seen a dog in the cold like this though and always thought it was counterintuitive.

Don’t get me wrong. It’s not a hard and fast rule by any means. I remember a day many years ago that was -42C ambient. It was plain old stupid to be driving around looking for coyotes. But we saw over 50 that day. I suspect the amount of snow is a direct relation as well. How much effort they have to put forth responding. I dunno. The day before, day of and day a snap breaks is generally when I go nowadays.

[pikergolf]

When it gets this cold a fellow can get into trouble pretty easy. For this old fart with a bad hip, I'll stay home and dream of better days.

[wwbirds]

I have always figured they holed up in dens and culverts in extreme cold. Have shot the odd one at -22 or so on sunny windless days when they havent eaten for days and weather gets relatively warmer

[Smokinyotes]

As much as I like shooting coyotes I don’t go calling if it’s below -20 now.

[tikka250]

Iv had some great days calling in extreme cold but only when it's been cold for a while and if there's no wind. Even a mild breeze when it's this cold seems to lock coyotes up. Now Tuesday on the other hand forecast for -10 right after a huge cold snap. Strongly considering calling in sick from work.

[waldedw]

Yup I have had some good luck calling when it's cold like this back when I was working we hunted every weekend no matter the weather, they were $100 dogs then, I can't take the cold anymore like I used to and the dogs are now worthless, add that to the fact that every weekend for me is now 7 days long I'll wait for warmer day's.

[AlbertaAl]

Originally Posted by H380

3 today in the snares, dress for it the weather is bearable ..

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Beautiful picture, you're always getting those silky white coyotes, congrats !

[coyotecaller]

I really like calling in this weather as I’ve found they really come in cause they’re super hungry. But I keep em short. 15 minutes maybe. They’re in by then or not in the right spot. They’ll come hard. Dress for it and don’t get too sweaty

[Smokinyotes]

How do you guys keep your hands warm calling in weather like this.

[Big Lou]

Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

How do you guys keep your hands warm calling in weather like this.

Beaver gauntlets for my walk in and out. Some sort of insulated glove from Cabela’s while I’m on stand. I had a power bank that doubled as a hand warmer that was unreal in a hand warmer pocket but it was stolen. A baked potato is a fine hand warmer too. Three layers of foil. I put it in a wool sock and then into my hand warmer pouch. It’s hours of great heat.

[Smokinyotes]

I bought a pair of Cabelas Instinct stand hunter gloves in a X-LARGE so I can wear a wool liner inside but find my hands still get cold.

Lou do you find the sour cream and bacon bits get all over your clothes when packing a baked potato?

[Frank_NK28]

I don't even break out the tent and heater and ice fish in these temps any longer. Yotes get a free pass once waterfowl season ends...

[coyotecaller]

Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

How do you guys keep your hands warm calling in weather like this.

I don’t use my electronics much in this kind of weather, and using hand calls usually keeps my hand warm enough. I’ll wear a light cotton glove inside a pair of gauntlets. I switch hands every other time I let a distress or howl out. I’m usually good to go. I’ve used those light weather mechanix gloves and they’ll do the trick.
My biggest thing is trying not to get too sweaty getting into a stand. Getting wet and sitting in -40 is recipe for a nasty cold. Full body one piece lined coveralls are pretty nice, with a two piece coverup. A good white cotton sheet over top works well, and they’re usually only a dollar at any thrift store.

Anybody heading out this weekend? I’ve seen 5 coyotes in with my cows and the in-laws. I think they’d come in hard.

[Big Lou]

Originally Posted by Smokinyotes

I bought a pair of Cabelas Instinct stand hunter gloves in a X-LARGE so I can wear a wool liner inside but find my hands still get cold.

Lou do you find the sour cream and bacon bits get all over your clothes when packing a baked potato?

I just sprinkle on some Epicure Cheese Dip mix. Saves the mess with conventional condiments.

[thumper]

Originally Posted by coyotecaller

Anybody heading out this weekend? I’ve seen 5 coyotes in with my cows and the in-laws. I think they’d come in hard.

You keep your in-laws out with the cows?
I’ll bet they’d come in hard (like frozen stiff!)

[KGB]

My biggest problem in this cold is glasses! Can’t see poop when they fog up like sob! Have the good face mask that covers the tip of my nose but the breath will freeze the glasses. Damn!

[Big Lou]

Originally Posted by KGB

My biggest problem in this cold is glasses! Can’t see poop when they fog up like sob! Have the good face mask that covers the tip of my nose but the breath will freeze the glasses. Damn!

Have you ever tried one of those breath diverter type things? Like what you’d find in a snowmobile helmet. I’ve often thought about this as I sometimes like to wear sunglasses and suffer from the same fogging issues.

[Bushmaster]

I shot a coyote in my yard....contacted a couple of guys who used to be in the game. Can't even give it away!

[lannie]

Many years ago I used to do my best coyote hunting when it was the coldest. Would hunt around the dead piles at feed lots. They would lose the most cattle when it was very cold. Coyotes knew it and I would just hide out 50 -75 yards out from the dead piles.That was back in the day when alberta processors would collect from the dead piles. Pre BSE days

[walking buffalo]

Be careful with your lungs.
It's cold enough to burn and kill tissue in your lungs.

Being "tough" in this kind of cold is sometimes just being stupid.
I know, froze my lungs hunting Wainwright in this kind of weather years ago.
I was more worried about my hands and feet.
Dumb mistake that I didn't realize until a few days later.

[waldedw]

Was going to go out yesterday but I am a bit under the weather so decided to hold off for a day or so, the wind was a little raw here yesterday -32 wind chill

[58thecat]

When I was into predator hunting hard to make a few more dollars in the 1990’s I use to luv calling after a big cold snap or storm....many multiple kills on various sits in one day.

Little 17 Remington was just deadly

[coyotecaller]

Originally Posted by thumper

You keep your in-laws out with the cows?
I’ll bet they’d come in hard (like frozen stiff!)

That’s why my in-laws don’t like me much.

[waldedw]

Went out with a buddy today, man that wind was raw, 4 sets 1 dog and that was not even by calling, sat up on a hill on the edge of a big pasture to have our lunch, was having my tea and I spotted a coyote along the bush line, ranged it at 525 yards, buddy pulled out his 6.5 CM, dialed it up and held 2 MOA for wind, the yote stopped for a second and bang, flop, dead Yote.

I really don't like calling when it's that cold and windy, we had NW @ 30km which dropped the wind chill to -36, those 30 minute sits while calling are hard on this old guy.

On the way home we were going along a fence line in a stubble field to make one last set up and went by a small slough no more than 50 yards wide, 5 coyotes broke out on the dead run across the field, wild they were all huddled in that small slough full of cat tails, I assume to get out of the wind.

All in all a good day, any day I'm out hunting is a good day