Killshot on Coyote

J. Holly · Dec 30, 2010

If they are coming in head on, shoot them in the chest, about 2 inches above their stomach line. This will anchor them well. If they are broadside, shoot them right behind the front shoulder. If they are running away from you, aim for the back of the neck, where the skull and the spine meet.

Keep in mind, coyotes are usually fast coming in and have the afterburners on going out. They often zig and zag too. Good Luck and keep asking your questions.

saddlebum · Dec 30, 2010

at this point i'm rootin for the coyote

dlbleak · Dec 30, 2010

saddlebum said:
at this point i'm rootin for the coyote

i just spit coffe on my keyboard, dammit!

hang in there crag. you may experience every one of those situations on the same coyote. thats why its so darn exciting. good luck and post some pics.

kdlong · Dec 30, 2010

Just remember it's about having fun. the first one I ever shot I hit it in the hind quarters with a 22mag had to get a second shot now that was hard when it was running at the speed of lighting but finally got it.now I use alittle bigger gun that will reach out and touch them well over 200 yrds.

Pointman66 · Dec 30, 2010

One time in Osage county I was on my 3rd yote of the day and I didn't lead enough. The resulting hip shot left the dog laying legless. (.308). I walked up and allowed it to bite the end of the barrel as I simultaneously squeezed a compassionate second round off. Cranial vaporization was the most humane method of the moment.

deerwhacker444 · Dec 30, 2010

saddlebum said:
at this point i'm rootin for the coyote

Don't worry too much about it Crag, just go out and have some fun. I'll go so far as to say, if you can hit it in the front 1/2 with your .270 you'll probably kill it real quick like.

Try to sneak in the woods when you go.

Pay attention to the wind.

Don't be silhouetted, sit against a cedar tree or brush.

Don't make any sudden movements.

Take good shots, if it's moving or won't stop, pass it up if you don't feel comfortable.

Keep it simple and you'll be eatin pulled coyote tacos in no time....

And keep an eye out for that 1 in 100 rabid coyote that likes to sneak up behind you while you're calling and pounce on your head, they can be mean.....

r00s7a · Dec 30, 2010

Speakin of rabid, I've got one runnin round the pasture across the river and I don't think he has a hair one. He looks like one of those chupacabra pictures you see down in Mexico. Both times I have seen him cows were in the way and I couldn't get a comfortable shot. Mangey bastard.

dcmtex · Dec 30, 2010

r00s7a said:
Speakin of rabid, I've got one runnin round the pasture across the river and I don't think he has a hair one. He looks like one of those chupacabra pictures you see down in Mexico. Both times I have seen him cows were in the way and I couldn't get a comfortable shot. Mangey bastard.

I think you ought to trap him and take him to the vet

deerwhacker444 · Dec 30, 2010

dcmtex said:
I think you ought to trap him and take him to the vet

That WOULD be the Christian thing to do..!

clintbailey · Dec 30, 2010

Been seeing some yote pictures from around McAlester, and a bunch of those look REAL bad with the mange; guess I need to actually call one in and kill it more often out here to keep track of these.

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