I keep reading that from roughly mid-late Jan through mid March that its mating season. Easy enough, this is my first go around with coyotes during this and it makes sense to use the ever inviting mating call.
My question is twofold; first, is there anything during this time I should NOT use that may be seasonal to another part of the year or during mating season is more likely to turn coyotes away? I've heard your go-to distress calls (rabbit, woodpecker, etc) are still good during this time as mating makes them hungry and then again, coyotes always like to eat.
Secondly, I keep reading and hearing about people using 'vocals'. The mating call I saw was referred to as a yip, which is also referenced as a vocal. Can these be used or should only the yip/mating call be used during this time?
Last thing, what exactly is the point of a howl call as well as the 'coyote locator'? Is this just a noise that gets a reaction out of nearby coyotes to see if anything is near?
My question is twofold; first, is there anything during this time I should NOT use that may be seasonal to another part of the year or during mating season is more likely to turn coyotes away? I've heard your go-to distress calls (rabbit, woodpecker, etc) are still good during this time as mating makes them hungry and then again, coyotes always like to eat.
Secondly, I keep reading and hearing about people using 'vocals'. The mating call I saw was referred to as a yip, which is also referenced as a vocal. Can these be used or should only the yip/mating call be used during this time?
Last thing, what exactly is the point of a howl call as well as the 'coyote locator'? Is this just a noise that gets a reaction out of nearby coyotes to see if anything is near?