KY coyotes and cats...

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Steve Steffy

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We had an awesome hunt down in Kentucky this past week. I called in 3 coyotes myself and my partner called in 2 more while we were there. Unfortunately, I missed on two shots and the third didn't offer a shot. Not sure what's going on with my 22-250, but it will be seeing some range time this week to figure it out. My partner only took a shot on one coyote, the other one he called in did not present a shot for him.

Some of the other guys hunting from the camp did well too. Two more coyotes were brought into camp along with a cat and a couple more guys shot two more coyotes and missed an additional dog, as well as another bobcat.

Lots of action this year. We can't wait to go again next year.




 
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Looms like a fun time! A bobcat was something I wanted bad when I lived in SC but could never connect. Luckily with our expanding bobcat population here in NJ I'm sure it's only a matter of time before they open a season and I get another chance
 
Bobcats are truly a trophy, even down there. One of my buddies hs been trying for years to tag one down there but he only seems to call them in when the season is closed. Go figure. The coyotes and cat were all taken in daylight hours.
 
Kinda ironic, I was down at my Club property Friday morning and saw a pair of big 'yotes in one of the fields about 200 yards away. I was there for about ten minutes. They saw me, but didn't really seem concerned. I was very tempted to make the 5 minute trip home for the .223, but went on to work instead.

I think the cat is the real trophy. I've only seen a couple of them in the wild, and then only for a fleeting moment.

Nice job Steve and crew. Being the fact that you could've done better will just keep you yearning to go again.

See you in Strongsville.

Jon
 
You guys cleaned up. This mild winter has made it a bit more difficult for most predator hunters...apparently not so in your case!
 
Daytime is so much more fun......are you testing some of your new predator calls Steve ?

If so which one and when will they be available ?

Thanks
 
Jon...I love just seeing them come in to my calls. It's frustrating when I miss, especially the easy shots. But you're right, that's what keeps me coming back...pure adrenaline there.

See ya in a few more weeks!
 
Carl...The two laying on the ground are actually just average sized coyotes for that area. The one hanging was a good sized old girl though, especially for a female. The cat had a really nice spotted belly. One of these days I hope to call one of them in as well. That will require tweaking my tactics somewhat though.
 
Tom...It was perfect hunting conditions while we were there, bluebird skies everyday. I was kind of concerned it may just be too nice, but the critters didn't seem to mind much.
 
Bob...You bet, nothing better than seeing them come in from the bottom of a hollow, or come barreling in from the top of a ridge. I was testing a new open reed call while were there. It works, however the toneboard needs a bit more tweaking before I offer them for sale. I'd like to get that finished up in the next few weeks if possible. If you'd like I can let you know when they are available.

Steve
 
Way to go, Steve. Glad you had a good time. Out here I do know that they coyote is hunted 24/7/365.
Al
 
Bob...You bet, nothing better than seeing them come in from the bottom of a hollow, or come barreling in from the top of a ridge. I was testing a new open reed call while were there. It works, however the toneboard needs a bit more tweaking before I offer them for sale. I'd like to get that finished up in the next few weeks if possible. If you'd like I can let you know when they are available.

Steve
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please let me know.....thanks
 

I've never called one in, but I did catch a cat trapping my Uncle's ranch in central AL back in 1987. And seeing them while deer hunting on his place was not a daily occurance but no unusual either.
I've also seen them along tidal creeks in the Mobile Tensaw Delta while cruising around scouting & fishing. We've got a very healthy population of them here in AL but I don't know if any of the lodges specifically host predator hunts. Coyote population is through the roof.
You might want to look into it, no closed season, no limits:
BOBCAT(1,3), COYOTE(2), FERAL SWINE(2) AND FOX(3):
No Bag Limit
No Closed Season
See page 42 for legal hunting hours. Dogs cannot be used to hunt during and in areas of spring turkey season.
1. Bobcat - See tagging requirement (above).
2. Coyote and Feral Swine – trapping by landowner or his agent.
Feral Swine – upon capture, it shall be unlawful to release any live feral swine. See regulation 220-2-.86
3. Bobcat and Fox – Trapping is limited to legal fur bearer season by licensed fur catchers only.
BOBCAT & OTTER TAGGING REQUIREMENT 220-2-.30
All bobcat and otter, regardless of method of harvest, are required to be tagged by a representative of the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division within 14 days of harvest or may be left with a taxidermist with a completed tagging form, and the taxidermist is required to have the bobcat or otter tagged within 14 days of receipt.

LEGAL HUNTING HOURS
Legal hunting hours for game birds during open season are daylight hours only (except hunting hours for mourning dove; see page 26). Other migratory game birds and waterfowl are as specified for each species. Game animals may be hunted in open season during daylight hours only, except fox, may be hunted at night with lights and dogs only, and raccoon and opossum may be hunted at night with dogs, lights and .22 caliber rimfire firearm or shotgun with No. 6 or smaller shot during open season with written permission from the landowner. Certain restrictions apply for running dogs during spring turkey season (see individual species).
 
Nice trip Steve! Do you like calling them or trapping them better?

I've had sets in for 2 weeks now. The red fox have been working the hay set. Caught four at one spot, three of which were at a hay set (even without snow). I set another location for coyotes, but no luck with them so far.
 
John, is a hay set what the old timers called a chaffe bed set, where you spread a pile of hay/wheat chaffe to attract mice & then make sets around it? Would love to see pics of the set.

One trick I used "back in the day" was once I caught a fox in a dirt-hole set was to reset the dirt-hole and then go about 50' away and put in a pee-post set with only urine as an attractant. I would normally catch the next fox at the post set.
 
Hi Steve,

Congrats on the great hunt! What part of KY were you hunting? We are inundated with coyotes on the western end of the state.

If you come back to KY, you are more than welcome to stay with us. I have access to quite a bit of ag land and farmers more than happy to get rid of yotes.

Best,
Steve
 
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