I know some have seen these pics in my "Deer Mount" thread, but it didn't include the story behind them. Enjoy...
Was hunting for my buck one rainy wet morning and I had a mature doe come out 30yrds from the north. She appeared to be quite nervous, intensely looking around. Thinking that a buck might be in the area, I continued watching when this giant coyote appeared 20yrds northwest of her. Each of them couldn’t see each other even through they’re yards apart. She just stepped over this down tree and laid down still 30-35yrds from me. It was obvious to me that the coyote wasn’t exactly sure where she was and started circling around her. As he started circling and was working closer to me, I pick a lane to take him. Once he reached that point, I released and drilled him right through chest. He ran right underneath me heading east for another 60yrds; fell down and expired. The doe had no clue what just happen and slowly walked off and left the area. I continued to deer hunt for another hour or so with no more deer sightings. I was pretty happy though that I busted that coyote.
I truly believe that male was intending to kill that doe. Each new season it seems like I have more and more coyote encounters while deer hunting. I try to take a coyote when I can. Not the easiest thing to do with a bow. This season, I had at least six different hunts that were spoiled by coyotes chasing deer. This is the season that finally made me decide to take up coyote hunting more seriously.
I knew this coyote was big based on share looks and dragging him out of the woods. I had to stop on several occasions to catch my breath, mind you I was also carrying my climber, pack and bow too. He’s a huge 55lb. male with a beautiful coat. He’s my first coyote compound bow kill. I’m having a full body mount done and rest assure that I will share with all of you when I get him back. I wish I had better pictures for you, but honestly I didn’t think it was real big deal until my taxi guy told me what I had.
Was hunting for my buck one rainy wet morning and I had a mature doe come out 30yrds from the north. She appeared to be quite nervous, intensely looking around. Thinking that a buck might be in the area, I continued watching when this giant coyote appeared 20yrds northwest of her. Each of them couldn’t see each other even through they’re yards apart. She just stepped over this down tree and laid down still 30-35yrds from me. It was obvious to me that the coyote wasn’t exactly sure where she was and started circling around her. As he started circling and was working closer to me, I pick a lane to take him. Once he reached that point, I released and drilled him right through chest. He ran right underneath me heading east for another 60yrds; fell down and expired. The doe had no clue what just happen and slowly walked off and left the area. I continued to deer hunt for another hour or so with no more deer sightings. I was pretty happy though that I busted that coyote.
I truly believe that male was intending to kill that doe. Each new season it seems like I have more and more coyote encounters while deer hunting. I try to take a coyote when I can. Not the easiest thing to do with a bow. This season, I had at least six different hunts that were spoiled by coyotes chasing deer. This is the season that finally made me decide to take up coyote hunting more seriously.
I knew this coyote was big based on share looks and dragging him out of the woods. I had to stop on several occasions to catch my breath, mind you I was also carrying my climber, pack and bow too. He’s a huge 55lb. male with a beautiful coat. He’s my first coyote compound bow kill. I’m having a full body mount done and rest assure that I will share with all of you when I get him back. I wish I had better pictures for you, but honestly I didn’t think it was real big deal until my taxi guy told me what I had.
