Hunting & Fishing Let’s start a coyote thread.

[Rodney65]

How do you like the x24?

I have a fusion from eons ago that is ok. I keep wanting to upgrade but have a hard time stomaching the cost of calls these days.

I like it. I don't think I am getting much out of it that the Hellcat Pro doesn't offer as I don't really need the extra volume and it doesn't have the spinner but it's quite a solid unit. I figured better to have the volume and not need it than need it and not have it. Supposed to be better sound quality but I don't know if that matters. Great remote with good buttons and screen but I think the Hellcat Pro has the same one.

Oh forgot to add they both have rechargeable lithium battery packs that you leave in the unit as well as auto shut off remotes and recessed power switches. My Deadbone was always getting switched on even after I sanded down the power switch.

It's a bit bulky but manageable. I squeezed it into my Eberlestock X1 Euro with a protective box around it.

Didn't have any effect on this guy. He was set to enter and exit a farm yard and no distressed cotton tail or yipping yote was going to deter him so I just had to wait.

 

[Rodney65]

I kind of feel like I'm hogging this thread so I will post this last double and then leave it alone.

The second one showed up with a friend at 480 yards and I tried call him in a bit. He came to 420 yards and tried circling through bush so I decided to take the shot.

Him and his buddy were making quite a racket after I got the first one about 700 yards away from them. It was neat to hear them and then see them. I have never actually gotten to watch one yip or howl though.

 

[SDBguy95]

If you're not going to post because you dont have time to do so, we understand. If you're worried about hogging a thread, forget about it and keep posting! I sure enjoy your posts! Coyote hunting to me is like cars are to some. And like some can look at cars and builds forever, Ill never scroll past a picture of a dead coyote

 

[StephenShivers]

If you're not going to post because you dont have time to do so, we understand. If you're worried about hogging a thread, forget about it and keep posting! I sure enjoy your posts! Coyote hunting to me is like cars are to some. And like some can look at cars and builds forever, Ill never scroll past a picture of a dead coyote

I second this. Keep on posting pics Rodney. They're just starting to run around in Central Alabama, only one young male for me so far. RTR!

 

[Rodney65]

If you're not going to post because you dont have time to do so, we understand. If you're worried about hogging a thread, forget about it and keep posting! I sure enjoy your posts! Coyote hunting to me is like cars are to some. And like some can look at cars and builds forever, Ill never scroll past a picture of a dead coyote

Well okay then. I do have time, just didn't want to come across as a braggart or something.

Trying the X24 pre-programmed calling sequences and didn't realize it also adjusts the volume so it was really belting them out. Coyote came in fast and didn't stop so unfortunately it wasn't my best shot at 120 yards but he was still down quick.

Fire4000 is having an issue not showing firing solutions so hoping it can be fixed easily. Still gives a range so it's handy. I hype them a lot but it is an absolute gamechanger.

 

[diggler1833]

“Digglers mojo rubbed off on me” is quite an awkward phrase haha

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As in Dirk Diggler

I didn't marry a doctor, whose family is worth millions because I had an enormous sense of humor...

 

[Ranchhand]

Well okay then. I do have time, just didn't want to come across as a braggart or something.

Brag away, you're killing it.
I like to hear the success stories here.

 

[Ezana4CE]

I don’t hunt them often, but I have been at them a couple of times this month. Last night while afield I was hearing and trying to track a couple of groups and what may have been one or two lone yotes. I used a diaphragm caller. I was able to get pretty close to one of the lone yotes at one point, but I could not draw them out of the timber. I was able to get responses through you the night and I think my calls caused the yotes to move 2-3 times. I also was careful to not be overly vocal and at times I didn’t respond immediately to calls. It got a point where I felt that the yotes were testing me by making sounds I’m not used to hearing. It was often a single yote. One sounded like a bitch making pup sounds. I didn’t know if that was another hunter on an adjacent property or what. The other was a single yote making howling patterns that I am unfamiliar with.

I did get an opportunity to take a shot on one the week before last week, it howled from maybe 75-90 yards away and we ran towards it while it was howling. When I saw it it was in the middle of a pasture.

I had a thermal hand scanner and a rifle mounted light. What complicated that situation is that I’m working with a young hunting dog and it took me longer than I wanted to get him out of my line of sight to take my shot. By the time I got him situated I took a shot with the yote on the move after seeing or hearing us. I missed it and it ended up running behind cover and stirring up a horse in the process. What I would like to know is, can anyone suggest how I might draw the yotes out of the timber into a shooting lane, clearing, pasture, road, etc?

 

[warnera1102]

Got to put my hands on my second color phase. Dropped one then brought a second on right on top of the first!. =
Right place right time.

I was very impressed with the sounds of the new X360. I was able to get some additional footage for a full video.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Got to put my hands on my second color phase. Dropped one then brought a second on right on top of the first!. =
Right place right time.

I was very impressed with the sounds of the new X360. I was able to get some additional footage for a full video.



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@warnera1102 I was wondering how the new 360 sounded. How does it compare to the X24 sound quality? That truck has been outfitted with a really nice hunting setup! That’s impressive. Nice work on those yotes too.

 

[godofthunder]

I like it. I don't think I am getting much out of it that the Hellcat Pro doesn't offer as I don't really need the extra volume and it doesn't have the spinner but it's quite a solid unit. I figured better to have the volume and not need it than need it and not have it. Supposed to be better sound quality but I don't know if that matters. Great remote with good buttons and screen but I think the Hellcat Pro has the same one.

Oh forgot to add they both have rechargeable lithium battery packs that you leave in the unit as well as auto shut off remotes and recessed power switches. My Deadbone was always getting switched on even after I sanded down the power switch.

I decided to fix a few of my biggest issues with my Fusion this weekend:
- accidentally switching on and draining the batteries
- AA batteries horrible capacity and voltage drop in cold temps.
- difficulty replacing said batteries quickly if needed.

I bought an amazon adapter for my Dewalt 20v, a step down converter, and a mating plug that matches the original battery pack. Now this puppy will run forever, I can remove the battery or install a switch if i want to it never accidentally turns on, and I can carry a spare to swap out in second.

Next step is designing a case that holds this all on a tripod. I even debating taking all internals and speakers out of the fusion and designing a new housing from the ground up but we'll see how much time I have.

 

[warnera1102]

@warnera1102 I was wondering how the new 360 sounded. How does it compare to the X24 sound quality? That truck has been outfitted with a really nice hunting setup! That’s impressive. Nice work on those yotes too.

Thank you ! Trying to record and edit night hunting has been a learning curve.
I have a shockwave so I cant compare the x24 to the 360. I do know the 360 was alot more clear at higher volumes and the subwoofer was nuts. The growls and fights sounded insane..... i ordered one yesterday

 

[Ezana4CE]

Thank you ! Trying to record and edit night hunting has been a learning curve.
I have a shockwave so I cant compare the x24 to the 360. I do know the 360 was alot more clear at higher volumes and the subwoofer was nuts. The growls and fights sounded insane..... i ordered one yesterday

@warnera1102 I can imagine it sounds great. IIRC the 360 can be used as a Bluetooth speaker as well. The X24 is more like a horn. I think it has a tweeter and midrange speaker with the ability to connect another speaker with auxiliary cable.

Recording a hunt is a challenge in itself, let alone recording at night. Nice work.

 

[Ranchhand]

I'm not Rodney65 but I'm getting closer

 

[warnera1102]

@warnera1102 I can imagine it sounds great. IIRC the 360 can be used as a Bluetooth speaker as well. The X24 is more like a horn. I think it has a tweeter and midrange speaker with the ability to connect another speaker with auxiliary cable.

Recording a hunt is a challenge in itself, let alone recording at night. Nice work.

I think that is correct, Ill keep you guys up to date on how the X360 goes. I normal post more on social media but I wont forget you guys haha.

 

[Longshot231]

View attachment 8783884I'm not Rodney65 but I'm getting closer

If that is a Turner BioThane sling, allow me to salute you sir! Only the very discriminating shooters use the 1907 slings and you could not improve much more with BioThane for the 1907 sling.

It's too bad that Turner isn't taking orders right now. IIRC the son took over the business after the dad passed away. I want to buy a few more.

 

[Ranchhand]

If that is a Turner BioThane sling, allow me to salute you sir! Only the very discriminating shooters use the 1907 slings and you could not improve much more with BioThane for the 1907 sling.

It's too bad that Turner isn't taking orders right now. IIRC the son took over the business after the dad passed away. I want to buy a few more.

It is a turner sling. Part of me is old school.
Check ebay, sometimes they pop up.
Thank you for the compliment

 

[Ezana4CE]

I’m seeing these different e-callers and I have a question. When I’m running my FoxPro Inferno I have to be mindful of the green light that flashes when it’s powered on. I recall hanging it from a low tree branch and a yote that was very close never came to the call. I was wondering if the light had something to do with it. What do you all do to get rid of light emitted by the goofy lights that some of these e-call designers put on the actual e-caller that is to be used at night in the dark?

 

[carbonbased]

I’m seeing these different e-callers and I have a question. When I’m running my FoxPro Inferno I have to be mindful of the green light that flashes when it’s powered on. I recall hanging it from a low tree branch and a yote that was very close never came to the call. I was wondering if the light had something to do with it. What do you all do to get rid of light emitted by the goofy lights that some of these e-call designers put on the actual e-caller that is to be used at night in the dark?

Tape? Black nail polish? I don’t really know, just tossing ideas out.

 

[godofthunder]

I’m seeing these different e-callers and I have a question. When I’m running my FoxPro Inferno I have to be mindful of the green light that flashes when it’s powered on. I recall hanging it from a low tree branch and a yote that was very close never came to the call. I was wondering if the light had something to do with it. What do you all do to get rid of light emitted by the goofy lights that some of these e-call designers put on the actual e-caller that is to be used at night in the dark?

I doubt the light had anything to do with it, but there's no way of knowing.

My fusion has an LED to illuminate the decoy when it's dark and that hasn't seemed to bother anything that I have seen.

If you're worried about it I'd use black nail polish.

 

[Ezana4CE]

Tape? Black nail polish? I don’t really know, just tossing ideas out.

@carbonbased I’ve tried tape on other devices and using multiple layers sometimes light still permeates the tape. Nail polish is a good suggestion. Thanks.

I doubt the light had anything to do with it, but there's no way of knowing.

My fusion has an LED to illuminate the decoy when it's dark and that hasn't seemed to bother anything that I have seen.

If you're worried about it I'd use black nail polish.

@godofthunder I really don’t know if the light is a factor. I do know that I don’t like light, audible buttons/knobs, and audible sounds associated with operating remotes or navigating menus on devices designed to be used for night hunting. I’m an occasional coyote hunter, so I appreciate the advice of folks on forums. My stand that night wasn’t great, in part because I have not been in practice using the e-caller and remote along with my hand held scanner. I’ll try some nail polish. I’m hoping a coat or two will do the trick. Is there anything I should be mindful not to do with the nail polish?

Thank you both for the replies.

 

[carbonbased]

Is there anything I should be mindful not to do with the nail polish?

Don’t go all one color. Cosmo says alternating fruity colors on your nails can really spice up your love life!



Sorry that was too easy man.

Go in knowing the chemicals to remove nail polish tend to melt plastic. That’s all I got.

 

[Rodney65]

I’m seeing these different e-callers and I have a question. When I’m running my FoxPro Inferno I have to be mindful of the green light that flashes when it’s powered on. I recall hanging it from a low tree branch and a yote that was very close never came to the call. I was wondering if the light had something to do with it. What do you all do to get rid of light emitted by the goofy lights that some of these e-call designers put on the actual e-caller that is to be used at night in the dark?

I too would suggest tape but from my limited understanding coyotes can not detect red or green light very well so they probably can't notice.

As far as I can tell the light serves two purposes: to remind you that it's on and to help you find it after a stand at last light.

I was directly upwind of this guy this morning and he knew something was up but his curiosity got the best of him.

On an unrelated note a little tidbit of advice that Ryan Cleckner had about shooting and hunting was that trees make good supports and are useful for breaking up your silhouette. However, small trees and bushes shake when you touch them so don't wedge yourself against one and then flag your position when you try to move.

 

[carbonbased]

On an unrelated note a little tidbit of advice that Ryan Cleckner had about hunting was djt

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[Rodney65]

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I hit Save Edit accidentally, sorry. Was talking about stands in trees and bushes.

On a related note something else that has helped me a lot was planning the small bounds that get me to and from my stand. I want to always be near a treeline or fenceline, preferably with a post or branch for a support between me and an area I might expect to see something. I will stip every ten or twenty yards and check for noisy branches on the ground or eye gougers. You don't want to be lazy and take a shortcut through the open because if one pops up he'll see you.

Another thing I do is if I like a stand when I leave I will make sure to remove any grass or leaves that will block my line of sight or LRF. I will break all the small branches and try to remove tripping hazards on the approach in for next time.

I realize these are pretty small and obvious things but I find it can be something minor that can make a difference.

 

[Rodney65]

I had heard three or four in some brush north of my place every morning before work. I set up on a fence line watching the area between my caller and the trees right where the wind was blowing. After 20 minutes of playing Coyote_Setup or something I shut it off with two minutes of legal light left.

When I looked up and buddy had come out right where I thought he would. I turned the caller back on to keep him coming but at that moment he must have caught my scent because he stopped and faced me. I was a little off on windage and it got him in the left shoulder and came out the left hip/groin area.

After stumbling around with a much better flashlight than last time to find him that green light on the X24 was quite handy when I went to pack up! Thermal would have been better yet.

Having only been really calling them for a just over a week the four I have called in have all come to some variation of rabbit distress. Some don't seem to care about calls.

 

[DedicatedShooter]

First time out since the temps broke. Hit 7 stands this morning, saw 7 (two stands had doubles come in), shot 5 of the 7, recovered 4.

Trailed blood on that 5th for awhile but lost it in a wash. Wrapped up around noon, helluva first day.

 

[Ezana4CE]

First time out since the temps broke. Hit 7 stands this morning, saw 7 (two stands had doubles come in), shot 5 of the 7, recovered 4.

Trailed blood on that 5th for awhile but lost it in a wash. Wrapped up around noon, helluva first day.


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@DedicatedShooter Nice work!! What sort of chest rig is that man on the left wearing?

 

[SupressYourself]

Also my first time out this fall. Only did 2 stands as I didn't have many in the area that work for a SW wind and don't have standing corn, but I went 2 for 2.