Coyote stalking

[Rookie]

Went out tonight. We got set up, started calling, see two coyotes, get ready to shoot, and my thermal dies! FML. We go back to the truck, change batteries, and head back. We call, spot a coyote, but he's not interested and goes and beds down in some tall grass about 350 yards away. We figure since he's up wind, we might as well try to stalk him. We get within 60 yards and squeak, hoping he'll pop his head up. Nope, not interested, so I take a shot. It hits him low and breaks his front leg. He runs a few yards and I drill him in the chest.

 

[Rookie]

 

[42769vette]

Lesson learned.

Where does a spare set of batteries go?

 

[Bradsknives]

Lesson learned.

Where does a spare set of batteries go?

Somewhere, where you can't find them when you need them.......at least that is the case for me.

 

[Rookie]

Lesson learned.

Where does a spare set of batteries go?

One set goes in my coat, one set in my hunting partner's coat.

Of course, the real lesson is that I need a rechargeable battery pack.

 

[KJQ6945]

At least your story has a happier ending.

Here's what mine looked like, running away. But, my scope didn't die.

 

[yetti462]

I want thermal!!!!

 

[Rookie]

But, my scope didn't die.

You got jokes!

 

[Rookie]

I want thermal!!!!

What are you waiting for? Alan can get you one.

 

[natdscott]

I thought Alan only did Vortex?

 

[Rookie]

Nope. I bought my IR Hunter from him.

 

[jagee]

So, what did you do with the carcass?

KJQ is trying to get me some coyote sausage, but I'm not that interested.

 

[T.Lex]

Coyote sausage? Is that even a thing?

And, if it is, is it any good?

I've had all sorts of other hunting-sausage, so now I'm curious.

 

[KJQ6945]

Coyote sausage? Is that even a thing?

And, if it is, is it any good?

I've had all sorts of other hunting-sausage, so now I'm curious.

Jagee, I think we have our first customer.

 

[T.Lex]

Hey - with enough spice, anything can taste decent.

 

[KJQ6945]

Hey - with enough spice, anything can taste decent.

That's the spirit. If I can ever kill one of these damn things, I'll fire up the grinder.

 

[Rookie]

So, what did you do with the carcass?

KJQ is trying to get me some coyote sausage, but I'm not that interested.

Well...

It's sitting in my buddy's freezer along with the other three.

Why?...

I have absolutely no idea!

 

[Leadeye]

So, what did you do with the carcass?

KJQ is trying to get me some coyote sausage, but I'm not that interested.

Skin them out and make something out of the fur.

 

[jagee]

Well...

It's sitting in my buddy's freezer along with the other three.

Why?...

I have absolutely no idea!

Just curious. Years ago my uncle took me out on my first hunting trip. 3 coyotes came in and uncle put a 12g slug in the forehead of one of them. Eyes popped out of socket, it was cool. Then he just threw the carcass in the ditch. If I happen to see a coyote while deer hunting and shoot it, I don't know what to do with it after it's down.

 

[Rookie]

I'll find out Friday. We're heading to Logansport to sell the furs. I have no idea what they're worth, but a few bucks can go towards batteries and ammo.