| Here are three key things you need to consider: | | | | of site and downwind from your hunting area. Do |
| 1. Never approach your hunting spot if the wind is | | | | not slam the doors; quietly push them shut. You're |
| going to blow your scent into the area that you | | | | dealing with an animal that can hear a mouse |
| expect the coyotes to be in. Even if there is only | | | | squeak from 300 yards away. If you hunt, or |
| a 5 mile per hour breeze, coyotes more than a | | | | ever get the opportunity to hunt, in some wide |
| mile away can smell you. You will be busted | | | | open areas you'll see just how good a coyote's |
| before you even start. If you can't get into your | | | | hearing is. |
| spot because of poor wind direction it's best to | | | | Once you're out of the vehicle, whisper or don't |
| save that hunting location for a later date when | | | | talk at all. If you're hunting with partners, now is |
| the wind will be more favorable. | | | | not the time to stand outside your vehicle and |
| 2. When you do set up, remember that 99% of | | | | discuss the details. This should have been done |
| the time coyotes will attempt to circle downwind | | | | during the drive. |
| of the sound you are using. You will want to be | | | | Move and walk as quietly as possible. Develop |
| able to see them when this happens. You need to | | | | some hand signals with your hunting partners. |
| set up where you have shooting opportunities as | | | | When you're walking to your spot, don't skyline |
| they circle toward the downwind side. | | | | yourself. Use the surroundings to break up your |
| 3. Always try to pick a downwind area that might | | | | outline as you walk quietly to your stand. |
| allow a coyote a little bit of security as it | | | | Don't forget about the sun and try to use it to |
| approaches yet, still allows you a shot opportunity. | | | | your advantage. It's better to have the sun at |
| If you follow these three simple steps before you | | | | your back and in the coyote's face than the other |
| start calling you can greatly increase your coyote | | | | way around. |
| hunting success. | | | | Position yourself where you have a backdrop to |
| Recently some new products have shown up on | | | | hide your silhouette up against a bush, tree or on |
| the market designed to cover up your scent or | | | | a hillside. |
| to attract a coyote. I think most hunters are | | | | I usually like to wait about ten minutes before I |
| undecided on the effectiveness of these products. | | | | start calling. This gives time for things to settle |
| The chances are if a coyote gets downwind no | | | | down and gives you a little time to look around |
| matter what you did your hunt will be over. | | | | and identifying areas that a coyote might |
| Unless you're quick on the trigger or can hit a | | | | approach from. They usually surprise you and |
| coyote running at 40 mph it's best to avoid any | | | | come in from someplace unexpected but, |
| chance for the coyote to get downwind. | | | | sometime you'll get lucky and one will come in |
| Some more setup tips: | | | | exactly the way you planned it out. |
| Your hunt starts the second you park your | | | | Proper setup is just one part of a successful |
| vehicle. If you think a coyote can see your vehicle | | | | coyote hunt. Everything from scouting to calling |
| from where you plan to set up or, from where | | | | needs to be factored in. These pointers will |
| they might approach, don't park there. Coyotes | | | | definitely increase your chances of a successful |
| are very leery of vehicles. Park your vehicle out | | | | hunt. |