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Title: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on February 18, 2013, 08:20:47 PM
D6 will be sponsoring a month long statewide coyote hunt.

This hunt will be open to all members of the PPHA.

The hunt will begin at 12:01 a.m. 03/01/13 and run through 03/31/13.

There will be internet check-in with instructions the day before the hunt is to begin.



 The rules will be as follows:


*  This will be a statewide hunt

*   Each participant must post their pics in this thread with designated photo key   

*   If hunting in teams or groups, only the shooter collects the harvested animal's points.

*   All pictures must include the participant displaying their harvest and the official pose.  The official pose will be announced before the contest begins.

*  Coyotes taken in any other sanctioned PPHA hunt can also be submitted provided they were taken in accordance of all game laws.
 
*   All PGC and game laws must be obeyed and followed during the course of the hunt.

*   All participants must be a PPHA member and must remain a member through the course of the hunt.
 
*   No trapping or the use of dogs.



Prizes are to be determined as I'm still putting things together, but you won't be sorry.
Updated:
Mike Dillon(Foxpro)- FoxPro Wildfire2  http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/digital-calls/wf2
Cliff Martin (Abolt) - The coyote light  http://thecoyotelight.com/
Dave Cain (Shephunter) -The Coyote TLR Kit
http://www.shepslights.com/site/54a01c382c7142c38ca8af29c626e0b3/default?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shepslights.com%2FProducts.html#2825

Ernie Wilson (Buckwheat) - Carnivore 5 Light
http://safeharborstore.com/products-page/lights/arnivore5/


Eric Lawler (Downwindoutdoors)- DWO Signature Series Crack Rabbit Call
                                       http://www.downwindoutdoors.com/shopping/calls/dwo-signature-series.html   
Bees O'Brian - Bees O'Brian Game Calls -  Matching Dymondwood Cottontail distress & coaxer   





If you plan on participating please post below with a three digit number that will be used in case of a tie. The tiebreaker will be based on the evening 3 digit PA lottery on 3/31/13.

Let's go into the spring with a bang fellas and put some more fur on the ground.


Good Luck to all...Rick
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on February 18, 2013, 08:50:55 PM
My number is 440.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Carl on February 18, 2013, 09:26:53 PM
I'm in 727
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Bulldog on February 18, 2013, 09:33:06 PM
338
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: jaspr1 on February 19, 2013, 07:17:55 AM
163
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on February 19, 2013, 10:04:52 AM
Although I have yet to kill a yote this year...what the heck...I'm in.

777
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on February 19, 2013, 11:03:16 AM
This will be a good time for your first of the year then Mike!!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on February 19, 2013, 02:35:47 PM
Coyotes are much smarter than me unfortunately.  However, I am always hopeful to find a somewhat "challenged" coyote that will come out to greet me instead of the usual inhospitable up and down brief head popping over the ridges.   
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Outdoors_man on February 19, 2013, 08:05:55 PM
     


       I am in.....429
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Shephunter on February 20, 2013, 07:08:29 PM
You can count me in 506
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: CoyoteJeff on February 20, 2013, 09:02:54 PM
In 583  Now all I need is time to hunt.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: TrappinJohn on February 20, 2013, 09:48:26 PM
Sign me up, 243
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: mountain dog on February 21, 2013, 06:58:33 PM
Why not its a last of the winter.Good time to be out. May be a little spring fever.
Mountain dog      223
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Buckwheat on February 21, 2013, 10:30:28 PM
I better sign up just incase I get out. To kill him i will have to hunt the beast. No. 666
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: swarter2 on February 21, 2013, 10:38:57 PM
000
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: dreamcatcher on February 22, 2013, 07:46:41 AM
Why not    205
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Deadeye on February 22, 2013, 10:03:40 AM
     count me in.......... i had a poor season and try to redeam my self. called in a few but, would not come all the way in........ what a bummer.       Num. 367
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: nortpete on February 22, 2013, 11:33:18 AM
329
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Jake on February 22, 2013, 07:17:46 PM
Count Me in   556
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Brushwolf on February 22, 2013, 07:45:48 PM
087
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: predhunter82 on February 22, 2013, 07:51:29 PM
204
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: scottm2012 on February 22, 2013, 08:09:47 PM
I'm in

152
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: dibo (Bob) on February 23, 2013, 11:03:26 AM
I'm in    151
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: yotehammer on February 23, 2013, 12:40:10 PM
id like to be in, but havent gotten my member # yet, paid my dues on the 19th though
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on February 23, 2013, 01:06:51 PM
The number is for any tie breaker based on the pa lottery
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on February 23, 2013, 10:35:56 PM
OK...maybe I am a predator hunting addict.  Just can't go cold turkey from fox hunting a couple nights a week to nothing.  Glad Zekedog is having a March Contest.  So the itch got to me and I decided to do some coyote hunting.  Calling my hunting partner, Ernie who said..."don't go tonight if you are in the contest...wait until March."  Why is he always right...

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o236/huff_photos/DSC01193_zps52500039.jpg)
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Lookn4Fur on February 24, 2013, 09:36:30 AM
Nice.  Congrats.  You have any details?
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Buckwheat on February 24, 2013, 03:44:35 PM
Seeking_coyotes
Great!! You have shot it to soon. :-) Lets hear the story.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on February 24, 2013, 04:48:21 PM
Well, not tons of details but lets see here...

This is my first year with spots with coyotes on a few.  I set out to make it a goal to kill one.  Kinda like lots of guys do with PA bobcats. 

I'm no genius when it comes to hunting but I did learn alot by hard work.  What the coyotes taught me this year was 10x more than I read from books, videos, message boards.  Enough blabbing.

So it was my last stand of the night and what I figured was the worst spot of the night.  About 1:30 A.M. and snow and rain began at 2:00 AM.  Not sure if that helped or now.  The farm was what experience has taught me is just a hit or miss pass through area.  However, I am starting to think that if you call loud coyotes will come in for up to a mile away.  A mile to them is like 300 yards to us.  Amazing how they can cover ground and climb hills like nothing. 

Did the normal calls on my fury...howls, whimpers, etc.  Nothing.  Dave Dunbar Howler.  Nothing.  Then did some bunny sounds.  Nothing.  Then tried grey fox distress which has been more successful for me this year with coyotes than the bunny sounds.  Found this out one night hunting with Damian when a coyote came into this sound like it was on fire.   Waited about three minutes between calls.

About twenty minutes into the set and these two are headed to my Fury which was off at the time and upwind of them.  However, I believe they can peg a sound within a couple feet by triangulating with their ears.  Even when very far away.  I am a fan of and use misting and feel that it helps.   

They were very close at only 120 yards and easy to see in the Carnivore 5 light mounted on my tripod.  Shot the first one in the head.  It was a male.  Second one did not run and was not sure what happened.  She looked around trying to make sense of what happened to her man so I opted out of the head shot since her head was moving and put one through her neck.  She ran off never to be seen again.   Now I am down to only head shots with this caliber.

This is only personal opinion but my .17 Fireball is my favorite gun and caliber...however, my personal opinion based on experience is that it is not enough for coyotes.  From what I have seen, if you are not doing a head shot then use enough gun....223 and up.  I would have my .243 but it is at the gunsmith and Savage sent the wrong stock for it twice  >:(.   Going to a .243 and Hornady soft or hollow point 75 grain bullets next year for hogs, deer, coyotes.  Maybe some day if I save up I will try out the .223 as a combo fox / coyote gun.  I'd rather err on the side of to much gun than to little.

The coyote had a real pretty coat but due to mange it had no tail and most of the hair on its butt was gone as well.  While it would have been nice to get a full pelt to tan, I feel better that I was able to take out this one to hopefully stop the spread of mange.  Wish I had some gas to burn it as the ground was too frozen to bury it and I would not want other fox/coyotes to suffer and eventually die from this terrible mite infestation.  Told the farmer and he said he just wanted me to leave it.

So there is my story.  Thank you Jesus, thank you coyotes for the lessons you have taught and will continue to teach me, and Mr. Wilson for a great tripod and light.  One thing is certain...coyotes are much smarter than me and IMHO about 10x smarter than even a red fox.   Guess that is what makes em so darn fun to chase.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Brushwolf on February 24, 2013, 06:39:40 PM
Good going seeking! That is your confidence builder for march madness. Just curious what type of bullet was u shooting out of the fireball
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Carl on February 24, 2013, 07:14:27 PM
Nice job man
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: BedfordQDM on February 24, 2013, 09:14:28 PM
Good job, Mike!

Is that a VX-R I see on that rifle? ;)
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: hipp2412 on February 25, 2013, 05:04:39 AM
Ill give it a go.....241
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: huntingdhunter on February 25, 2013, 09:49:33 AM
Yup sign me up ill be 333
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: coyotenightmare on February 25, 2013, 01:44:10 PM
Great hunt seeking coyote.  I might as well give it a try. Just maybe I can get out and hunt some..... 280
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on February 25, 2013, 04:53:47 PM
Thanks everyone for all of the nice comments!

That was my first "official" coyote.   :)

The scope is a VX-6.

My bullet is a Berger 25 grain Match Target.  I tried the Varmint version but it was much to explosive for fox.  I have some 30 grain Kimber Gold loaded up that I think would be the best coyote option.  Unfortunately, I have a turret on my scope set to the 25 grain match bullet and the 30 grain bullets are a good five inches different at 100 yards.   :-\
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: yotehammer on February 26, 2013, 01:55:12 PM
yeah im in, ill be 114
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Misterjake23 on February 26, 2013, 04:17:03 PM
     I never called in a coyote in my life, but what the heck, put me in.  Nothing to loose but time (away from the old lady!)

     My number is 423
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on February 26, 2013, 05:07:02 PM
Guys here are a list of prizes we have gotten so far for this hunt. Our members/sponsors have as they've always been extremely generous with their donations. Here is the list so far with more coming in.

Mike Dillon(Foxpro)- FoxPro Wildfire2  http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/digital-calls/wf2
Cliff Martin (Abolt) - The coyote light  http://thecoyotelight.com/
Dave Cain (Shephunter) -The Coyote TLR Kit 
http://www.shepslights.com/site/54a01c382c7142c38ca8af29c626e0b3/default?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shepslights.com%2FProducts.html#2825

Ernie Wilson (Buckwheat) - Carnivore 5 Light 
http://safeharborstore.com/products-page/lights/arnivore5/


Eric Lawler (Downwindoutdoors)- DWO Signature Series Crack Rabbit Call 
                                       http://www.downwindoutdoors.com/shopping/calls/dwo-signature-series.html   
Bees O'Brian - Bees O'Brian Game Calls -  Matching Dymondwood Cottontail distress & coaxer   


Looks like there's some excitement for this hunt, that's great. I'm sure it's going to be a great hunt...Rick

Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on February 26, 2013, 05:46:06 PM
Awesome sponsors there!!
We are very very appreciative.

Even I can't pass this up

874 1/2
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: EBhunter on February 26, 2013, 07:02:40 PM
Im new to this as well but i will give it a shot.

392
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on February 26, 2013, 08:06:08 PM
Wow...what great prizes...they are some of the best products available for predator hunting.  Looks like I am going to have to give it a try this weekend, Friday or Saturday night.  Friday is March 1st!

Great job Rick on organizing this hunt.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on February 26, 2013, 08:27:26 PM
I really have to give it to our generous sponsors, they've really stepped up to the plate. Thanks to them all.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Carl on February 26, 2013, 08:32:08 PM
Hey Rick those prizes look great!

Here is the link to the coyote tlr kit

http://www.shepslights.com/site/54a01c382c7142c38ca8af29c626e0b3/default?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shepslights.com%2FProducts.html#2825

Here is one for the carnivore 5

http://safeharborstore.com/products-page/lights/arnivore5/

Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: PA Predator Hunter on February 27, 2013, 12:09:31 PM
Im in as well. No 246
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on February 27, 2013, 01:18:01 PM
Just a reminder here so there is no confusion.
As with all ppha hunts.
You must be a current, paid member of the ppha to participate in this hunt.
Sorry if there was any confusion.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Predator53 on February 27, 2013, 04:51:37 PM
Goodluck to all you guys!!! I just joined today....I'll get into the next one!!!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on February 27, 2013, 04:59:58 PM
53
If you joined then you are good as long as our secretary can confirm it.
Which I think is no problem
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Predator53 on February 27, 2013, 05:36:12 PM
Ok...guess he'll check my email address?  If i'm cleared..266
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on February 27, 2013, 05:38:26 PM
Thanks for joining us!!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Predator53 on February 27, 2013, 05:41:08 PM
Welcome brother...I hope i get to meet half of you guys..i've heard your a great and informative group...
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: shortmagger on February 27, 2013, 07:06:44 PM
Wrth a shot if I have time, 173
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: PA Predator Hunter on February 27, 2013, 07:44:34 PM
I also joined today. AM I good to hunt the March hunt as well?
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on February 27, 2013, 07:58:46 PM
Hopefully you both signed on through PayPal
If so its already documented.
If not then you'd have to wait for the mail to get to the secretary
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: PA Predator Hunter on February 27, 2013, 08:02:54 PM
Good news here since I did indeed pay with pay pal.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on February 27, 2013, 08:09:38 PM
Great news
Ill pm you after I contact the secretary and confirm.
Sorry about the confusion guys. But we can't make any exceptions for insurance reasons.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: PA Predator Hunter on February 27, 2013, 08:13:15 PM
I fully understand. Appreciate you looking into it. If I missed the deadline I will get in on the next hunt that the PPHA puts together!!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: dreamcatcher on February 27, 2013, 08:52:51 PM
Scott, you're good for the March hunt
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Predator53 on February 27, 2013, 08:56:36 PM
I payed with paypal also......
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on February 27, 2013, 09:01:44 PM
The hunt starts Friday!! Still plenty of time to get in.

Come on all you members this is for bragging rights as well as some great prizes!!!

Guys here are a list of prizes we have gotten so far for this hunt. Our members/sponsors have as they've always been extremely generous with their donations. Here is the list so far with more coming in.

Mike Dillon(Foxpro)- FoxPro Wildfire2  http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/digital-calls/wf2
Cliff Martin (Abolt) - The coyote light  http://thecoyotelight.com/
Dave Cain (Shephunter) -The Coyote TLR Kit
http://www.shepslights.com/site/54a01c382c7142c38ca8af29c626e0b3/default?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shepslights.com%2FProducts.html#2825

Ernie Wilson (Buckwheat) - Carnivore 5 Light
http://safeharborstore.com/products-page/lights/arnivore5/


Eric Lawler (Downwindoutdoors)- DWO Signature Series Crack Rabbit Call
                                       http://www.downwindoutdoors.com/shopping/calls/dwo-signature-series.html   
Bees O'Brian - Bees O'Brian Game Calls -  Matching Dymondwood Cottontail distress & coaxer   





For all you non paid members, still plenty of time to join and get into the hunt. Lots of great prizes to be had as well as a good time and a chance to become a member of the premier predator hunting association in Pennsylvania.

For a mere  $25.00 a year you get the benefit of a subscription to Predator Extreme magazine, also the ability to participate in all PPHA sanctioned hunts.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: a bolt on February 27, 2013, 09:25:10 PM
Sign me up.        650
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Lazy Lizard on February 28, 2013, 08:03:52 AM
i'm in 401
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Bees OBrien on February 28, 2013, 12:11:18 PM
im in 223

hopefully my membership came through via paypal
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on February 28, 2013, 12:24:27 PM
You are in the process now bees
Good luck
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on February 28, 2013, 04:37:33 PM
Ok guys Joe Zaffuto of Night Eyes Led Scanning and gun mounted lights has been generous enough to donate one of his  fine scanning lights, and Bees O'Brian has donated another custom made acrylic open reed call. Thank you to Joe & Bees.

So here's the line up:

First Place:

1- FoxPro Wilfdfire2    http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/digital-calls/wf2
1- Coyote Light Scanning Light   http://thecoyotelight.com/
1- Carnivore 5 Gun Mounted Light  http://safeharborstore.com/products-page/lights/arnivore5/

Second Place:

1- Night Eyes Scanning Light  http://www.nighteyespredatorlight.com/new_website_out_of_stock_with_joes_pictures_2_002.htm
1- Coyote TLR Gun Mounted Light  http://shop.shepslights.com/CoyoteTLR-Kit-001.htm

Third Place:

1- Custom  DWO Signature Series Crack Rabbit Call
                                       http://www.downwindoutdoors.com/shopping/calls/dwo-signature-series.html 

1- Custom Bees O'Brian Game Calls -  Matching Dymondwood Cottontail distress & coaxer

1- Custom Bees O'Brian Game Calls- Acrylic Open Reed Call



Once again I'd like to take the opportunity to on behalf of the Officers and members of the Pennsylvania Predator Hunters Association extend a very sincere thank you to the members/ sponsors who were gracious enough and kind enough to donate these great prizes.

Guys these sponsors are also members so please the next time you are in the market for an item that our members and sponsors sell please remember their continued support and generosity of the PPHA and give them your business and support.


Good Luck to all, and have fun...Rick
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Posty40 on February 28, 2013, 04:45:12 PM
If not too late put me in please. The odds of me getting a coyote in nill but who knows.
126  if thats taken I'll take 261. Thanks
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on February 28, 2013, 04:54:22 PM
Pm sent to you posty
Rick, this hunt is judged by number of coyotes, not weight.
Am I correct?
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on February 28, 2013, 04:54:44 PM
The photo key for the 2013 1st annual D6 Statewide PPHA  March Madness Coyote Hunt will be a sign that will read: PPHA March Madness Yote Hunt and the date of the kill in a picture along with your coyote.

Guys once again Good Luck to all of you, be safe, hunt hard and above all else have fun!!! Rick
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on February 28, 2013, 04:56:06 PM
Yes it is judged soley on numbers not weight Bob, unless you'd like to run around the state weighing in all the coyotes. ;D
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on February 28, 2013, 06:07:58 PM
Just making it clear because most of the other coyote hunts are by weight
So there is no confusion
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: yebiga69 on February 28, 2013, 07:36:19 PM
Greetings from yebiga69. new to predator hunting and got hooked by my buddy zekedogg and leglifter. I am in for the hunt. My number is 610. Good luck to all.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on February 28, 2013, 07:38:39 PM
Welcome aboard bud!!!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Jcstein1 on March 01, 2013, 10:14:34 AM
007

Jeff
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: PA Predator Hunter on March 01, 2013, 10:21:54 AM
The picture that gets taken needs to be of a specific pose. Has that yet been communicated?
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on March 01, 2013, 10:23:51 AM
Not yet
Im sure its coming ;)
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Lookn4Fur on March 01, 2013, 10:25:42 AM
Yes it has.  It is only a few post above yours.  Here it is again.

The photo key for the 2013 1st annual D6 Statewide PPHA  March Madness Coyote Hunt will be a sign that will read: PPHA March Madness Yote Hunt and the date of the kill in a picture along with your coyote.

Guys once again Good Luck to all of you, be safe, hunt hard and above all else have fun!!! Rick

Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on March 01, 2013, 10:44:41 AM
The photo key for the 2013 1st annual D6 Statewide PPHA  March Madness Coyote Hunt will be a sign that will read: PPHA March Madness Yote Hunt and the date of the kill in a picture along with your coyote.

Guys once again Good Luck to all of you, be safe, hunt hard and above all else have fun!!! Rick



Once again so everybody see. Good Luck guys. It's going to be hard to beat Leglifter, He's had 6 or 7 yotes tied up for days now!!  ;D
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: CoyoteJeff on March 01, 2013, 11:13:24 AM
Rick as you know with leglifter even if they are tied up he will still miss them and hit the rope so they can run away. lol

Good luck to everyone.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on March 01, 2013, 11:52:52 AM
 :'(
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Buckwheat on March 01, 2013, 11:59:03 AM
Leglifter
Yep, it is all over but the crying. ;D
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Jake on March 01, 2013, 08:30:00 PM
I Want to Wish Everyone,   Good Luck, Great Health, Good Weather, and a Steady Hand.....
                                                Also a Safe Enjoyable Hunt
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on March 02, 2013, 11:01:55 AM
Somebody's already got a coyote to the ground for the contest...not me.  Let's see if he posts a picture...hope so...he is an amazing predator hunter.   ;)

Wind absolutely sucked here last night...I hate wind!!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: shortmagger on March 02, 2013, 02:33:45 PM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img689/5282/imag0554p.jpg)
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Buckwheat on March 02, 2013, 02:45:50 PM
Shortmagger
Now that is off to a great start.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on March 02, 2013, 04:30:57 PM
No fair!! That coyote was tied up , still has the rope on its back feet!!

Congrats!
Looks like YOU don't mess around
Way to get the job done
Story?....
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Misterjake23 on March 02, 2013, 06:17:02 PM
Way to go Shortmager !   Putting the pressure on the rest of us early!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on March 02, 2013, 06:45:01 PM
Way to go brother!!! That is one heck of a way to start us off. You've thrown down the gauntlet,
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Bulldog on March 02, 2013, 06:49:47 PM
Good job keep it up
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: TrappinJohn on March 02, 2013, 08:37:32 PM
Great job shortmagger.

Where the heck is the snow?  Windy here this morning too and a few inches of CRUNCHY snow.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Predator53 on March 02, 2013, 09:21:23 PM
That's awesome short!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Carl on March 02, 2013, 09:31:45 PM
Way to go! The pressures on now!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: scottm2012 on March 03, 2013, 09:47:51 AM
Cold, snowing, and blowing.  Add the 8" of crunchy hard snow, that you break through every time you step.  It was a difficult night and nothing to show for the partial coronary.  I slept like a baby though.

Congrats, shortmagger.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on March 03, 2013, 09:52:27 AM
Very nice yote!  Tell us the story...
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: a bolt on March 03, 2013, 10:25:28 AM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img209/7836/img20130302112108.jpg)

This is the coyote from early Saturday morning. Shot with a
22/250. Tested my patience on this one. Came in at the
42 minute mark on female howls. Hopeful about getting out
A few more times.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Brushwolf on March 03, 2013, 12:54:53 PM
staying for 42 mins cliff would test my patience too. WTG!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: shortmagger on March 03, 2013, 01:34:05 PM
Thanks for the nice comments, and way to go on your dog, Cliff.
  the one I got came in on pup distress after two series of howls,first a lonesome howl, then ten minutes later I played female howl then at the fifteen minute mark I played pup distress,he showed up at 18 minutes,35 lb. male, which is why the rope from hanginging him off the scale is still on his legs,lol
  I hit two other spots Friday night/Saturday morning with no success,I usually try to stay on stand at least a half hr to three quarter hr,it was fairly windy with a tough switch at some of the spots but fortunately no snow to deal with like some of you guys have
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Brushwolf on March 03, 2013, 01:42:33 PM
WTG Shortmagger!! Nice yote
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Buckwheat on March 03, 2013, 03:13:30 PM
Abolt
Way to go!!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Misterjake23 on March 03, 2013, 03:41:20 PM
behalf  of  all us newbie's, I really appreciate explaining the sequence and detail you provided in how you called it.  Many members like myself have never even called in a coyote, and your explanation gives some type of knowledge as to how it can be done.

     Congrats on the dog, and Much appreciation on the explanation on the set up!!

     
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on March 03, 2013, 05:43:49 PM
Great Job Cliff!  You are amazing.  I know you were using the .22-250.  What gun / bullet / were you using Shortmagger and how far was the shot?  I'm in the market for a coyote gun.  Thinking of a .243 Ackley Improved.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: shortmagger on March 03, 2013, 06:31:05 PM
I use a .221 fireball with 50 grain Dogtown hollow points for coyotes, shot it at 110 yards
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: scottm2012 on March 03, 2013, 06:58:44 PM
Way to go, A-bolt.  PPHA starting strong.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on March 03, 2013, 08:16:47 PM
Nice fur on your face cliff!!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Bulldog on March 03, 2013, 08:51:46 PM
Way to go a bolt
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: nortpete on March 03, 2013, 08:54:05 PM
Congrats to the both of you on the yotes!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: a bolt on March 03, 2013, 09:28:30 PM
Thanks guys and way to go Nate and hopefully some other members can kill some yotes .Good luck everyone!! 
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on March 04, 2013, 06:44:56 AM
Nice work Cliff.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Bees OBrien on March 04, 2013, 09:00:34 AM
some dogs down and i didn't even get to play yet! this afternoon is tip off for me!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on March 05, 2013, 07:06:36 PM
Looks like some nice coyote scouting snow is headed our way!  Hope it lasts for us til the weekend when we can get out after the dogs again.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on March 10, 2013, 11:39:56 AM
Anybody still chasing the coyotes? 

I was able to make it out last night and missed a nice sized furred up yote.  He came trotting past me at only fifty yards (down wind side :-( ) and I took a shot at its head just as it went over the swale never to be seen again.  :-0  .

Anybody else out there still hunting?  Seeing anything?  It is wierd...foxes have vanished.

Last night was such a beautiful night...no moon, calm wind, and warm temperatures.   Lots of raccoons roaming about enjoying the nice temperature.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: a bolt on March 10, 2013, 03:59:22 PM
(http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/7889/dscn5023m.jpg)
(http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/9621/dscn5022.jpg)
This is from Sat. night Mike n I aka foxx were out hunting. Did three set ups. Second setup this one came in at 34 min. Using female coyote vocals. Shot her at approx. 125 yards.

Third set up of the night we had a group going crazy. Couldn't get them to come out of the woods. Maybe some other time. (apparently there weren't any dumb ones in this group) lol
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on March 10, 2013, 04:16:52 PM
Great job Cliff way to hammer those dogs.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Brushwolf on March 10, 2013, 06:00:32 PM
WTG Cliff! That looks like a nice one.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Buckwheat on March 10, 2013, 07:07:45 PM
Way to go Cliff !
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: swarter2 on March 10, 2013, 10:23:39 PM
Keep up the great work
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on March 10, 2013, 11:12:58 PM
Way to go killer!!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: shortmagger on March 11, 2013, 12:56:30 AM
Good job,Cliff,Mike told me you guys had a blast, whackem stackem,dawg!!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Misterjake23 on March 11, 2013, 12:20:09 PM
     I was out this weekend and had a great time.  I ended up calling in two sets of dogs (4Total).  This was my very first time ever calling coyotes.  I shot and missed one at 80 yards.  After seeing what I shot through,  I understood why the miss.  I didn't see all the small brush through the scope, but the bullet sure did.  Of course it wasn't the shooter!

     I started off with a female howel and went to challenge barks.  The first set of 2 came in after about 30 minutes.  The second set, appeared after the first set of challenge barks!  I was amazed at how instatnly they appeared.

     Both sets of dogs were called in during the morning hours around 0830.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on March 11, 2013, 02:24:53 PM
You're definitely " on them " jake
Just a matter of time now
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: icecube on March 11, 2013, 02:45:02 PM
Congratulations on getting R done.....ED
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Bulldog on March 11, 2013, 09:41:50 PM
Keep knocking them down good job
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: a bolt on March 16, 2013, 10:59:14 AM
(http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/4643/dscn5041m.jpg)

Coyote from last night. Had my cousin out last night, he took me to a few farms. 1st spot of the night, we got this one. 2nd spot nothing, 3rd spot, seen 1 not shots.

 Guess we were at the right spot at the right time. Happened to walk in on a pair.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: scottm2012 on March 16, 2013, 11:32:16 AM
Good job a-bolt. 

Was out last night hoping to put one on the board.  They caught my scent though (I believe) and never commited due to the wind being very gusty and variable wind direction.  Will try again next weekend.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on March 16, 2013, 01:55:09 PM
That's the way to keep hammering them Cliff. Great Job.  If you keep this up you may get the unofficial title of " 2012-13 PPHA Coyote King"  ;D
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on March 16, 2013, 07:56:55 PM
Looks like you got em figured out cliff
Great job
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: shortmagger on March 17, 2013, 01:58:35 PM
Way to go, Cliff, you're havin an awesome time with those things so far
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: scottm2012 on March 17, 2013, 06:05:22 PM
Way to go, Cliff, you're havin an awesome time with those things so far

Methinks, its' the beard.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Brushwolf on March 17, 2013, 08:36:14 PM
WTG Abolt!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: shortmagger on March 17, 2013, 11:29:25 PM
Hahaha, Scottm2012,there's a good chance you're right,and the cool thing about it is,we're about to find out if it is the beard,pretty sure he told me last night that he shaved it off
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on March 18, 2013, 06:26:20 AM
Oh no not the beard! That's like tugging on supermans cape. Some things you should never do.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: scottm2012 on March 18, 2013, 07:34:03 PM
Hahaha, Scottm2012,there's a good chance you're right,and the cool thing about it is,we're about to find out if it is the beard,pretty sure he told me last night that he shaved it off

What!!!!  Well, I guess he needs to get another yote, that way we can see what he looks like without one.  What to think if his next yote has the mange?
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Buckwheat on March 19, 2013, 02:03:23 PM
Abolt
You are having a good run. I am glad we have you in D2. I thought coyotes were every place but here.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on March 23, 2013, 08:34:49 PM
We're getting down to the nitty gritty fellas. Time to hit it hard for 1 last week!! Good Luck to everyone... Rick
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: scottm2012 on March 23, 2013, 09:47:48 PM
Going out tomorrow AM.  Hope to put one on the board.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on March 23, 2013, 09:48:51 PM
Best of luck!!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Predator53 on March 24, 2013, 09:35:55 PM
Nice dawg abolt....its been nothing around My area....going out this week a few times ...goodluck guys!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on April 01, 2013, 04:07:05 PM
Well guys, I hope everybody had a good time trying to knock down their last bit of fur as it's getting down to the end of the season for a lot of you. However as with all good things this contest has come to an end!!

The winners for the PPHA March Madness Coyote Hunt (which I hope will become an annual event) are:      Drum Roll Please

1st place checking in 3 coyotes - Cliff Martin (Abolt)   along with all the bragging rights that come with it Cliff also wins :

1- FoxPro Wilfdfire2    http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/digital-calls/wf2
1- Coyote Light Scanning Light   http://thecoyotelight.com/
1- Carnivore 5 Gun Mounted Light  http://safeharborstore.com/products-page/lights/arnivore5/

2nd place  checking in 1 coyote-  Nathan Brubaker (Shortmagger)  Nathan also wins :

1- Night Eyes Scanning Light  http://www.nighteyespredatorlight.com/new_website_out_of_stock_with_joes_pictures_2_002.htm
1- Coyote TLR Gun Mounted Light  http://shop.shepslights.com/CoyoteTLR-Kit-001.htm



Congratulations are in order for both Cliff and Nathan!!



On behalf of all the officers of the PPHA, I would like to thank everyone who participated. I hope you all had a good time. I know I did!
It was nice to see the interest and excitement this hunt had generated. I know I'm already looking forward to next years hunt.


I also would like to once again thank all the sponsors that contributed to the hunt:

Foxpro- www.gofoxpro.com Wildfire 2

Coyote Light Scanning Light - http://thecoyotelight.com/ scanning light

EW Calls - http://ewcalls.com/  Carnivore 5 Gun Mounted Light 

Night Eyes Predator Lights -  http://www.nighteyespredatorlight.com Night Eyes Scanning Light

Sheps Lights - http://www.shepslights.com/  Coyote TLR Light

Bees O'Brien Game Calls - http://www.beesobrien.com/ Matching Dymondwood Cottontail distress & coaxer, Acrylic Open Reed Call

DownWind Outdoors - http://www.downwindoutdoors.com/ Custom  DWO Signature Series Crack Rabbit Call


Guys without the support these great sponsors have shown the PPHA, hunts like this are not possible. Please remember this.

Cliff and Nathan, I will be lining everything up and getting in touch with both of you. Again congrats to you both.

Thanks again everyone for the participation...Rick
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Leglifter on April 01, 2013, 05:28:18 PM
Congrats to cliff snd Nathan !!

You guys are the top dogs
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Buckwheat on April 01, 2013, 06:23:09 PM
Great going guys, PPHA not only has the best hunters, we are also blessed with these nice members.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: scottm2012 on April 01, 2013, 08:15:15 PM
Congrats Cliff and Nathan.  Job well done.   ;)
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Bees OBrien on April 01, 2013, 08:58:28 PM
congrats to the winners and all who participated! who won my calls?
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Misterjake23 on April 01, 2013, 09:31:45 PM
Nice Job guys!!  You both definitely earned it!!!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: foxfx on April 01, 2013, 09:38:29 PM
good job Cliff and Nate.  Way to whack em.
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on April 01, 2013, 09:50:43 PM
Guys I still have the 3rd place prizes yet.

1- Custom Bees O'Brian Game Calls -  Matching Dymondwood Cottontail distress & coaxer

1- Custom Bees O'Brian Game Calls- Acrylic Open Reed Call

1- Custom DWO Crack Rabbit Call

So I think I'll break them up and send out prizes to 3 lucky guys based on their tiebreakers closeness to tonight's 3 digit number which was 631... Rick
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: icecube on April 02, 2013, 08:56:48 AM
Congratulations to everyone who make this site great....ED
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: zekedogg on April 02, 2013, 10:00:31 AM
OK guys I've gone through all the tie breaker numbers and here's the list of the closet to yesterday's number which was 631.

Ed Stankovic (Yebiga69) # 610 will get  1- Custom Bees O'Brian Game Calls -  Matching Dymondwood Cottontail distress & coaxer

Ernie Wilson (Buckwheat) #666 will get 1- Custom Bees O'Brian Game Calls- Acrylic Open Reed Call

Jeff Millender (CoyoteJeff) # 583 will get 1- Custom  DWO Signature Series Crack Rabbit Call

I will be getting these out in the mail for you guys here shortly.

I behalf of the officers of the PPHA I want to thanks the sponsors for these great gifts and you the members for participating in this hunt and making it a great success... Rick
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Buckwheat on April 02, 2013, 03:05:35 PM
Yeeehaaa
I won something!!
I mailed out the Carnivorr 5 light as one of the prizes to (Top Dog) Cliff Martin  today. :-)
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: shortmagger on April 02, 2013, 07:01:40 PM
Thanks for the nice comments,guys,I really appreciate the opportunity to hunt in a hunt like this. I had  a lot of fun doing it,also some very frustrating times, it seemed my local coyote population knew I wanted them laying on back of the truck and were very serious about making me look as dumb as possible,I hunted quite a few times and could only get one to cooperate to take a bullet, I saw one other one other than the one I shot but it never gave me a shot,had a couple others talking but they were a no show,thanks also to the sponsors that made the prizes available for the hunt,I'm definitely looking forward to trying out new the new lights
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Carl on April 02, 2013, 08:10:01 PM
Nice job guys!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Brushwolf on April 02, 2013, 08:17:01 PM
Good going Abolt and shortmagger!
Title: Re: D6 March Madness Statewide Coyote Hunt
Post by: Bulldog on April 04, 2013, 09:20:59 PM
Good job guys