call gets broken, lost, or stolen, there is going to be a very big crater in the hunter’s wallet. The pride experienced by a
hunter when calling in a coyote is tremendous. Knowing that you have the skill required to resemble a dis- tressed animal or a friendly coyote is a very great confidence booster for any hunter. Hunters who use electronic calls aren’t going to have as much pride in their hunt as those who use hand/mouth calls. Knowing that you can do something that very few others are capable of is a pretty amazing feeling. Although a hunter will feel more pride when using a hand/mouth call, he also is taking more risks. Mouth blown calls offer
very little room for error on the part of the hunter. If the hunter makes one slip on the call, the entire hunt could be ruined. On the other hand, electronic calls are recorded, and ensure the proper sound that the hunter needs. These recorded sounds are repetitive, though, as well as con- stant. There is no variety in the call, which could be a big factor in calling in a coyote. Hand/mouth calls enable the hunter to alter the speed, volume, rhythm, and pitch of the call at any moment. A good hunter will be able to manipulate a hand/mouth call to create sounds that may be far better than an electronic call can produce. Coyote hunting, although dif- ficult, can be one of the most ex-
citing hunting sports you’ve ever participated in. With the right set of tools you will be able to imitate a distressed animal or speak the language of the coyotes, bringing them in close so you can get off a well-aimed shot. The thrill and ex- citement experienced when hearing a coyote howl back to you after using a mouth call howl is indescribable. Whether you prefer electronic calls or the traditional hand/mouth calls, coyote hunting is something that you very easily could get addicted to. You don’t want your time, money, and effort to go to waste – so which call will you use?
suitable for the task at hand, sight settings appropriate for the target size and distance, a basic understanding of ballistics, and an ability to compensate for wind deflection. Rifle Shots addresses these topics as they apply to hunting varmints and game. Strategies for improving accuracy and increasing the chances for exact shot placement are presented.
M Roy Welch has
been involved with the shooting sports for more than 50 years, participating in smallbore, high- power, running game target, metallic sil- houette, cowboy le- ver action and long-range rifle competitions, and has hunted varmints and game throughout the United States. He is a fre- quent contributor to The VARMINT HUNTER Magazine® and other hunting publications.
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