Need to kill some coyotes- gimme a tutorial

[UNC71-00]

My wife saw one meandering down the driveway today. While I generally don't like killing anything, I will be damned if I will let my dog or cats get killed themselves by the aforementioned coyote or any of his mangy friends. So who here can tell me how to get this done?

It goes without saying that Looney Tunes gifs are acceptable and appreciated in this thread. I just hope that one of you can also provide some legit advice too.

 

[toophly1124]

Rabbit distress call and sit and wait at dusk.


ETA: With a rifle of course.

 

[UNC71-00]

Rabbit distress call and sit and wait at dusk.

Where do I put the signal? How far away should I sit?

And also what kind of rifle? I want the head to mount on a stake in front of the house as a warning to the others. But I am also not opposed to shouldering a bazooka just to make sure I don't miss.

 

[toophly1124]

Where do I put the signal? How far away should I sit?

And also what kind of rifle? I want the head to mount on a stake in front of the house as a warning to the others. But I am also not opposed to shouldering a bazooka just to make sure I don't miss.

Haha. .220 or .308 is what we use. Any rifle will do. Depends on what you want left of it. Idk how much land you have but we put it out several hundred yards. Rabbit distress recordings work but I think mouth calls work better bc you can switch it up as you please.

 

[coryfly]

Using a knife is more satisfying.

There was a farmer who owned some land next to a golf course we used to play. He was pissed about the course and would hang coyotes up along one of the fence rows that bordered a par 5. Always thought it was pretty funny.

 

[toophly1124]

No shit I have a buddy that knows 2 guys that trap live coyotes. They put some shit in the ground that makes them sniff it and as soon as they do that they have a trap about a foot back that snatches their foot. They take them up north to a farm which pays $200 per (live) coyote.

 

[tarheel0910]

howtomakeabomb.com

 

[Hark_The_Sound_2010]

 

[UNC71-00]

Haha. .220 or .308 is what we use. Any rifle will do. Depends on what you want left of it. Idk how much land you have but we put it out several hundred yards. Rabbit distress recordings work but I think mouth calls work better bc you can switch it up as you please.

About 9 acres

 

[toophly1124]

About 9 acres

The funnest part (for me) is when you crank up the call at the beginning. You hear howling from your left. Howling from your right. Howling behind you. Next thing you know it’s all amplified in one spot. Them ****ers don’t fight fair.

 

[toophly1124]

GoT em w that foot trap.

ETA: They have this spray they put on their wounds before they cage them and herd them up north. It’s not inhumane. (If you care about that sort of stuff)

 

[uncboy10]

Trapping is fukked. Just shoot them.

AR-15 + night vision sounds like fun too

 

[toophly1124]

Trapping is fukked.

Splain.

 

[uncboy10]

Splain.

I’d rather just kill the animal instantly, or close to instantly. They’re scared shirtless and hurting when you trap them. It’s not necessary when he could just shoot them

 

[toophly1124]

I’d rather just kill the animal instantly, or close to instantly. They’re scared shirtless and hurting when you trap them. It’s not necessary when he could just shoot them

Right. But they DON’T kill them after they trap them. They cage them. Feed and water them (the horror!!).

Seriously. You’re exactly right they’re scared as shit. Buttttt...They get them off their property and take them up north. Pretty sure if the coyotes had a vote they’d prefer a foot sore to a bullet to the head.

 

[uncboy10]

Right. But they DON’T kill them after they trap them. They cage them. Feed and water them (the horror!!).

Seriously. You’re exactly right they’re scared as shit. Buttttt...They get them off their property and take them up north. Pretty sure if the coyotes had a vote they’d prefer a foot sore to a bullet to the head.

Take them up north to kill them and use their fur? What else would they be taking them up north for?

 

[tazki]

Just kill them. Keep your dogs and cats safe.

 

[strummingram]

Do you have any road runners?

 

[toophly1124]

Take them up north to kill them and use their fur? What else would they be taking them up north for?

Lol who uses coyote fur?

Seriously I’m not 100% sure though. I think they may take them to a fox pin to run dogs for competition or something.

Much better than a bullet to the brain.

 

[tazki]

Lol who uses coyote fur?

Seriously I’m not 100% sure though. I think they may take them to a fox pin to run dogs for competition or something.

Much better than a bullet to the brain.

Are you kidding me? Coyotes are savages. Bullet to the brain all day.

 

[uncboy10]

Lol who uses coyote fur?

Seriously I’m not 100% sure though. I think they may take them to a fox pin to run dogs for competition or something.

Much better than a bullet to the brain.

People use raccoon fur. Coyote can't be much worse *shrugs*

If they're getting them out of the traps as quickly as possible and giving them a decent life afterwards then I've got no issue. But if the animal is going to be put down anyways, then I think it would be more ethical to just shoot it in the first place

ETA: coyotes and wolves are great for ecology, so I wouldn't be that surprised if they were just trying to relocate them to balance out certain populations like deer that can get totally out of hand.

 

[toophly1124]

People use raccoon fur. Coyote can't be much worse *shrugs*

If they're getting them out of the traps as quickly as possible and giving them a decent life afterwards then I've got no issue. But if the animal is going to be put down anyways, then I think it would be more ethical to just shoot it in the first place

ETA: coyotes and wolves are great for ecology, so I wouldn't be that surprised if they were just trying to relocate them to balance out certain populations like deer that can get totally out of hand.

Yes I’ve seen in person how it’s handled. You have to be stern while grabbing the coyotes to cage them so they don’t bite but they actually do spray their wounds and feed them. No torture going on (at least w the guys I know) I promise.

 

[UNC71-00]

I don't care what happens to them as long as they get up on out of here, be it in a cage or in a hearse.

Gonna try the distress call and shoot at them from my porch or roof

 

[uncboy10]

Yes I’ve seen in person how it’s handled. You have to be stern while grabbing the coyotes to cage them so they don’t bite but they actually do spray their wounds and feed them. No torture going on (at least w the guys I know) I promise.

Well if you promise....

 

[toophly1124]

Well if you promise....

Pinky swear

 

[dadika13]

If it were up to me, you'd all have your guns taken away so instead of shooting this coyote you'd be forced to learn how to befriend it.

It'd be like one of those awkward "meeting the college roommate" type early friendships where you both don't know anyone else so you are forced to like eat dinner and walk to class together. But soon enough, you'd become actual friends and build lifelong memories then be best man in his wedding.

You guys see what the 2nd amendment is denying us?

 

[coryfly]

I would assume the coyotes are being used to control skunks, deer, raccoons, etc... I'm not sure what other reason there would be to buy them live . My FIL ran a hunting preserve where he released various birds and hosted hunts but I'm not sure something like that would ever be something they would do with coyotes though. So I assume they wouldn't be bought just to be killed.

 

[tazki]

If it were up to me, you'd all have your guns taken away so instead of shooting this coyote you'd be forced to learn how to befriend it.

It'd be like one of those awkward "meeting the college roommate" type early friendships where you both don't know anyone else so you are forced to like eat dinner and walk to class together. But soon enough, you'd become actual friends and build lifelong memories then be best man in his wedding.

You guys see what the 2nd amendment is denying us?

Typical

 

[UNC71-00]

If it were up to me, you'd all have your guns taken away so instead of shooting this coyote you'd be forced to learn how to befriend it.

It'd be like one of those awkward "meeting the college roommate" type early friendships where you both don't know anyone else so you are forced to like eat dinner and walk to class together. But soon enough, you'd become actual friends and build lifelong memories then be best man in his wedding.

You guys see what the 2nd amendment is denying us?

 

[coolwaterunc]

Flamethrower

 

[Raising Heel]

If it were up to me, you'd all have your guns taken away so instead of shooting this coyote you'd be forced to learn how to befriend it.

It'd be like one of those awkward "meeting the college roommate" type early friendships where you both don't know anyone else so you are forced to like eat dinner and walk to class together. But soon enough, you'd become actual friends and build lifelong memories then be best man in his wedding.

You guys see what the 2nd amendment is denying us?

Typical

Dude.

 

[heelbent]

Flamethrower

I kinda like the flamethrower thing. Trap the thing, drench it with gasoline and light it up.

Save your bullets for a moving target.

 

[Littlejon]

I have to assume you 1) have fired a rifle before and 2) know how to properly use it. If either of those is wrong, stop before you do anything. Get some training before you do and go fire some different rifles first. Also, I have to assume you live in a rural area where firing off a round or two won’t be a problem. Again, if not, better stop. In a city, you’ll get arrested so don’t even try it.

Coyotes are tough because they are extremely skittish around people and like to hunt when they have the advantage, like at night. If they see you, they probably won’t sit still long enough to get a shot off so concealment is key. If you can get a wounded animal call that will help draw them in, but they can usually see you before you see them.

As for the rifle, anything above a .22 LR would do the trick and even a well placed shot with a .22 LR will kill one. Just a little harder. If you have a wide open space, I’d get something that shoots fast and flat. A .243 or .22-250.

Some guys use a .177 air rifle, which isn’t like one you buy your kids. It’ll take them down and is quieter, but I would rather not take a chance. If I were to go with something with a bullet that small, it’d be a .17 HMR, Hornet or WSM.

A .204 Ruger is a good caliber, too, as is the .220 Swift.

Bottom line is get something you’re comfortable shooting, practice and get good cover.

Good luck!

 

[Heels Noir]

So who here can tell me how to get this done?

Don't be such a wuss. Lure him into the yard and take him out with your bare hands.