Theory, No Proof, BS, Not Proven

[foxpro51]

Buckwheat it's 75 in Texas and Pete said it's loaded with coyotes and bobcats this year. I forgot remember the night we called in 5 bobcats. Thinking about going again?

[Leglifter]

We need a good trapper in this discussion,
Renny? Hern? where yat?

[longhair]

The heck with pretzels.......Bob, what flavor are you indulging in this evening ?? You're make'n me thirsty just think'n about the "home brew".

[Renny]

Waiting for the wind to die down so I can go out and play....

I believe in core areas, dispersal, and filling voids.....

[Buckwheat]

foxpro51
I am always thinking about going but do not think that is going to happen this year.

[Leglifter]

The heck with pretzels.......Bob, what flavor are you indulging in this evening ?? You're make'n me thirsty just think'n about the "home brew".

Not a drop tonight George

Renny, its windy here too, I'm waiting for the warm spell at the end of this week.

Renny please elaborate on your thoughts of core areas

[Renny]

Concerning mud -- in my experience -- a fox will not step in a stepdown set filled with water as readily as a coyote will.

I don't want a warm up.........GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

[Leglifter]

I was referring to travel trails more than hunting formations when I said that about muddy trails

[Renny]

In the fall in my part of PA it seems like its all mud.  How can they avoid it?

[Leglifter]

maybe stay on higher ground, or off the beat down muddy trails
what else you got on core areas?

[Renny]

Lots of theories...  I believe every situation is different.  Your post summed it up well.

That link you posted is neat...  A pegleg bitch rearing pups.....

[Renny]

A 36 # male coyote less than a year old.....

[Leglifter]

If any one has google earth installed, go to where the named coyotes are with the google earth icons beside them
right click on the icon and save image as.. desktop
then go to your desktop and open it, you can then zoom down on the hit markers for detail

http://www.theconservationagency.org/coyote.htm

I found 2 coyotes in a field, must have been running with clyde.
40 degrees 30'07.18"N
71degrees14'53.49"W

Isn't technology grand!!!

[Leglifter]

I found out that there is an app for your Ipod
where you can access satellite thermal imagery, in real time, and actually see yourself in the dark hunting.
Also you can see thermal imagery of any warm blooded animal that is in your spot your hunting
and monitor its movements as you call.
It also has an image recognizing feature that will scan the entire state if you please and show you where the coyotes are
at this very second, in any area you're thinking about hunting.
This will make it really easy to choose what spots you want to hunt.
Just hunt where the coyotes are!!
Just type in "wild canine" and the program will recognize any top view image of what a wild canine looks like( thats not in a pen or on a leash) in a given area and zoom right in on it.
Then just go after them.

Bonus!!!! there is an upgrade where you can access the satellites weapon system ( click to choose a caliber)
and actually shoot the critter from your couch and just go pick it up in the morning, when its daylight.




....... I hope nobody fell for that(Tim, DJ) but
I wonder how far into the future will this be a possibility  

And also will it be as fun as the way we hunt now ?
Just goes to show, that most of the fun is in the chase 

[Renny]

Still windy as heck.......

I think there are many factors that determine how far a coyote will travel.
Heres a few:

* Time of year (all of them are related to this IMO)
*Weather
*Pressure
*Food and water availability
*Cover and terrain
*Age and health

As I've said before on here... I think there are different types of coyotes and coyote behavior that affect their everyday actions..  ie aggressive vs submissive.

I'm no pro, just a regular (at least I think so  ) fella with some opinions.

Theres a book that I believe Slim Petersen wrote that goes through the walks of life for a pair of coyotes.  Maybe Hern or someone else can help with the title.  A differeny book but kind of neat.....