SmallCaliberCentral

This is the first weekend of our Deer bow hunting season but I chose to go coyote calling instead of bow hunting. It was a cool, windy morning around 51*F before day light as I headed out to a creek bottom I've seen and shot coyotes before.
I made my way through a cow pasture to a point that overlooks a CRP field and sat next to a big oak tree.





When it got light enough I could see across the field I gave a few howls and got a response from some coyotes far to the east and another group to the southeast.
I sat and waited about 10 minutes and then gave some more howls. I did this a few more times with no takers. I finally stood up about 25 minutes after my last series of howls and in less than a minute, I saw a coyote trotting along on a levy next to the field coming my way. I quickly sat down and got my gun on the shooting sticks and hoped/expected the coyote to come on down the bottom and get a close shot along the fence about 45 yards down in front of me. The coyote disappeared as it followed the levy so I made sure my scoped was backed down to 4.5X for a close shot. In about 40 seconds, the coyote was trotting out across the field heading for the creek. I gave the power ring on the scope a quick twist and got on the coyote. I gave a howl with my mouth and the coyote stopped broadside and looked my way. I put the cross hairs behind it's shoulder and squeezed the trigger.
The coyote dropped and kicked a hind leg twice and died.




A view from where the coyote was to the tree I was sitting by.




Entrance wound and a dime size exit wound taking out both lungs.




The coyote was a 27.5 lb. female and in good health. I was shooting my CZ 527 American in .204 with 39 grain Sierra Blitz Kings.

Of course, the story wouldn't be complete without the Hero Shot.



Now it's time to go bow hunting this afternoon.

I thought about going out but the kids had their soccer games and decided last night to stay in. Now you have really have given me the itch.
WTG

Also, thanks for adding that you shot him with the American.....the rifle I have been wanting lately. It made my want even more

In Christ,

Song Dog

Melvin--thanks for the great report!!! That coyote sure has a dark cast to the fur on the top of her back. Keep the reports coming.

That's a real nice looking coyote Melvin. And she's not all mesed up either. I liked the way you wrote across the bottom of the picture too. Nice post & a nice write-up.

I have the 527 American in a 221FireBall & that is a very sweet rig.

Great story and pics. Beautiful color on that hide.

Good job and Congrats! That's a nice looking yote. You have any plans on mounting?

Melvin......Felt like I was there...nice looking yote. That 39gr. Sierra BK held together just fine. No surface splash at all. Just DRT.

Great write up and pics.... Looks like you found an ideal spot....

Most of my Coyote hunting has been in the river bottoms along the MO River, but the land is a lot flatter and the levees seem to be my best friend, or enemy... depending on how the wind is blowing...The down side is there are not a lot of trees to use for concealment unless you get on the river side and then the brush is almost too thick..

The nice thing is that once they commit to open ground, the chance of success swings to my favor..

That's a purty puppy there, Melvin. I like the looks of that 39 gr Sierra