Sunday afternoon I stopped at a red light flanked by a McDonalds, a Starbuck and a grocery store. So it is fairly close to town in a heavily settle area with lots of homes and schools. Across the light was a golf course parking lot bsseling with people and traffic. As I waited at the light 4 coyotes just mosied through the parking lot amounf the people and traffic like they had just played 18. It was funny watching the golfers and amzing at the coyotes boldness and casual dimeanor. Just behind the golf course is a desert area with a big wash ending at a long wide dry dam. I think I'llbe checking the unit maps to see if I can bow hunt back there. Hee Hee. I hope so.

Great story and info Collin! You might tell by the name I love it too. Not that I'm an expert, but I've gotten my share. Predator hunting will hone your tracking, shooting and stocking skills almost like no other hunt because these animals are the sneakiest and quietest and much smaller than most big game animals. But, they are greedy and opportunistic making the hunt you while you're hunting them. My advice on top of this great article is just keep trying. For the greatest success, scouting is a must. Coyotes are territorial and packs won't typically cross territory boundaries. If you can hear a pack of coyotes during first light of last light hours, that's the best place to call. If a stand looks good, but you've never seen sign or heard them, it won't likely be the best set up (but they are everywhere). You will find a lone coyote wondering from territory to territory on occassion. But those all at once pack howls, yelping and yipping is their way of rallying the troops (most call it a serenade). There saying "circle up boys and girls, it's time for breakfast or dinner". And when you hear those other far off packs, they are sying the same and also "stay out of our neighborhood". Like any animal, some will make ther way into town to feast on garbage, pet food and pets. Here in AZ I've heard of coyotes taking little dogs right off the leash while mama's taking them for a walk. On the way to church a few weeks ago a coyote ran in front of my truck with a full grown cat in its mouth. If you can find a spot at a legal distance from homes and other structures like the dump you will have some good luck using domestic cat calls and puppy calls. BUT BE CAREFUL. You might call in someones dog or even a pet owner. That happened to me just a few weeks ago. A guy popped out in the brush in the direction I was hunting calling "here kitty". It was funny, but coould have been dangerous if I wasn't paying attention. Bottom line you have to beat there ears, eyes and nose. Its not to far of a stretch for me to be greedy and opportunistic, so think like a coyote and whenever you get a chance watch some video. SW has a great selection. Most of the big name predator hunters come out with a new video each year and you can find some great deals on old ones. Its a good way to get your predator hunting blood pumping too. I wish I could go RIGHT NOW!