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Predator Hunting => Predator Hunting => Topic started by: longhunter on May 20, 2009, 08:13:31 AM

Title: Newbie here
Post by: longhunter on May 20, 2009, 08:13:31 AM

Hello all,
   New to the forums and predator hunting. Been hunting everything else in PA for many, many years but after seeing more and more coyotes in my area I've decided to try them too. Only been out a couple of times with a friend and my 9 yr old son and so far our only success calling anything in is one house cat and a raccoon. While I guess I'm doing something right I've obviously got a long way to go.
   As far as personal information I'm 41 yrs. old and live in Claysville, PA which is just south of Washington, PA. Been married 18 years to a wonderful lady who let's me get away with far more than I should. We have a son, 9, who has been hunting with me for the last two years under the mentored program. He's got 3 groundhogs under his belt and just got his first fox squirrel this past opening day. We also have a daughter, 12, who is finally showing interest in hunting (Yea!) and just enrolled in a HTE course to get her license. Mom doesn't hunt but enjoys the outdoors including camping, hiking and fishing.
   I lurked the forums for a while before signing up and am impressed at the information available here and the friendly atmosphere. I'm looking forward to learning the tricks from everyone here.

Longhunter

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: muttbuster on May 20, 2009, 09:00:21 AM

Welcome to the PPHA. I know where Claysville is. Nice area. I'm from Jefferson Hills area. It's not to far from you. Let me know if I can help you with anything.

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: lunchbox on May 20, 2009, 11:01:24 AM

welcome aboard!

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: longhunter on May 20, 2009, 11:54:01 AM

Thanks guys!

One thing is for sure, this is addictive. I thought reloading was bad but this could be worse.
Of course my wife just groaned when I said I want to try to make an e-call. Then of course there's cover scents, a blind, have to have several types of calls. She just gave me "that look" and walked away. ;)

Muttbuster -  I know where Jefferson Hills is. That's not a bad area either. Thanks for the offer. I'll keep it in mind.

Longhunter

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: Leglifter on May 20, 2009, 04:09:06 PM

Welcome aboard!!

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: uncle buck on May 22, 2009, 03:47:19 PM

Welcome....Your on the right track if you already called in a coon...Suggest   www.huntsmart.com.....The Dennis Kirk book entitled:  All You Wanted To Know Aobut Fox Calling. Good way to start...


Now coyote calling is different then fox calling in the duation and of you calling... Just remember when after coyotes do not over call...Let gaps of 8 minutes or silence between your calling...


Good Luck welcome... UB

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: predator77 on June 01, 2009, 06:29:16 AM

Welcome! My buddy and I used to turkey hunt down the claysville gamelands. I like it down there but never hunted predators in your area.

Title: Re: Newbie here
Post by: corey26 on June 06, 2009, 06:42:11 PM

Welcome to the PPHA and the forums! Good Luck with predator hunting!