|
|
Post by Byron South on Nov 27, 2003 23:47:15 GMT -5
Got back last night from a Texas Panhandle hunt. I took a guy from Maryland, and his son (17) hunting Friday evening through Wednesday morning. Saturday and Sunday was tough hunting. We had a cold front come through, and had some high winds to deal with. It was blowing so hard at times you had to holler at the guy standing next to you for him to hear you. Monday through Wednesday morning was a lot better. We called in a total of 24 coyotes and 2 bobcats. We only killed 9 coyotes, 1 badger. Both the bobcats got away. One of the cats was called to 18 steps, and was missed. The guys gun jammed and the cat just sat there, watched for a few seconds and trotted off. The dad was a good shot, and could have killed lots more. He was wanting his son to get some trigger time, and held his shots almost to the last moment, and sometimes to long, waiting for his son to shoot. They were both great guys, and fun to hunt with. We had a great time, and saw lots of game. Here are a few pics from our hunt.    Got some more I'll post later. Hope everybody has a great Thanksgiving Good Hunting Byron ;D |
|
|
|
Post by TexasDoc on Nov 27, 2003 23:57:35 GMT -5
Bryon,Great story and great looking pictures,I would like to see more when you get a chance to post them.
Good shooting and calling
TexasDoc
|
|
|
|
Post by Byron South on Nov 28, 2003 0:26:47 GMT -5
Thanks Texasdoc. Here are some more.    Thats all I have downloaded for now. Hope everyone has a GREAT Thanksgiving. Good Hunting Byron ;D |
|
|
|
Post by TexasDoc on Nov 28, 2003 0:34:30 GMT -5
like I said ,I like those pictures,you did greatone day I would like to join you on a hunt.
TexasDoc
|
|
|
|
Post by Bobcat on Nov 28, 2003 10:08:46 GMT -5
Hey Byron, Congrats! It sounds like another successful hunt for your clients. I know how hard it is not to shoot when you are trying to get someone else on an animal......I guess it is a LOT easier when it is your son. I give the dad a lot of credit for that. Are those live coyote pics stills from your video camera? You are probably getting close to being able to produce your next video. Too bad you can't train those critters to take direction!  Tell us about your sets with multiple hunters and what sounds you were using with your Foxpro....... Good Hunting, Bob |
|
|
|
Post by Byron South on Nov 28, 2003 14:53:49 GMT -5
Thanks Bob,
Yes, those are stills off of my video camera. That guy showed a huge amount of restrait in waiting for his son to shoot. He was a great kid, but was not as prepared for taking the quick shots reqired in predator hunting.
If I have two hunters I like to set up two fields of fire. The best shot in the most likely field of fire and the second watching the other. Coyote will come in a direct route to the call for a way's, but usely veer to the downwind side as they aproach. I like to always have someone with a view of the downwind side. Also if there is some type of feature they can get a vantage point they will get to that feature, stop and survey the situation before advancing. If we have such a feature I alway's have some one watching it. You can't alway's cover the intire area but you learn to look for the most likely place from which they will aproach the call. Coyotes are very intelegent, but also very predictable. Comon sense if a must in setting up for coyotes. You must set it up where you have as many things in your favor as possible before you start calling.
The sounds I was useing on the FOXPRO were, rabbit #1, rabbit #2, and some of my own sounds I downloaded. The picture of the coyote in the grass was called in with a Mini-Blaster. I was also using a Predator Extreme decoy from Decoy Heart. It worked great, and we had lots of coyote fooled by it. You can see by the look on those coyote faces they thought they were coming to eat.
I've got some great footage already, but with the best months of calling still ahead I should get lots more.
Thanks and good Hunting
Byron ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by ICMCumin on Nov 28, 2003 21:34:10 GMT -5
Good story and photos, Byron. Sounded like a great hunt.
Waiting for the son to shoot (and passing up some good shots) speaks volumes about the Dad. The boy will have some good stories and memories of this hunt. The Father will remember this one a long time too.
Glad you recognized, understood and respected the Father's restraint. Lesser guides might not have.
|
|
|
|
Post by BozoWise on Nov 29, 2003 12:09:47 GMT -5
Great post. Was that guy using an Armalite 308? Bob knows all about holding those shots for us beginners. I appreciate it. Atleast it was 2 shots and two kills here though  |
|
|
|
Post by Byron South on Nov 29, 2003 16:07:40 GMT -5
ICMCumin,they were both good people and a joy to guide. I think the son was more used to looking at them a while before he shot as in deer hunting. He came away with a lot more experience, and knows what to be prepared for next time.
Bozo, that was an Armalite .223. Good eye. Did you notice the camo tape on the barrel in the second picture.
Happy Holidays and Good Hunting
Byron ;D
|
|
|
|
Post by BozoWise on Nov 29, 2003 18:05:23 GMT -5
aHH You got me on the camo tape I didn't notice it, but I did see the Armalite furniture and couldn't really get an idea on the magazine size to denote the 308 or 223
I'd hate to start a war with that fella but he should have saved some mulla and got a 223 in a bushy. Armalite does have the market on the 308 though. I have only played with one of the new DPMS 308s so I don't have much comparison yet.
|
|
