Well, I am a glutton. Just wish we had some pictures to show for it. I hit a big one. It ran off yelping onto a property we do not have permission to pursue. Left it. Made 4 more stands after this. Skunked at first two sets. Wind was still whipping pretty good at this time. Made the 3 stand. Three of us hunting at this point as we picked up another buddy. We had limited shooting lanes due to it being a more populated area. I had decided to run the call and not shoot unless it was right in front of me. I fire up the caller. Not 20-30 seconds into calling I hear a shot. I scratch my head as it was behind me. Like I said, small shooting lanes. I wasn't even looking that way due to how we were positioned. I honestly thought the buddy of mine we had just picked up had an accidental discharge. I was starting to question my inviting him along. I flipped to the ki-yi's. Nothing. Mixed up the caller for another 15-20min. Nothing. Walking out we chatted. Sure enough, 20-30sec into calling, I had pulled in a yote. He was coming hard. Unfortunately, the shooter missed. Later noticed his scope mount was loose. Had he and the other guy been closer, he would have known hunter 3 had a 40yd shot with the shotgun and was ready to squeeze the trigger. Oh well. Better to hunt, see yotes, and miss than to get skunked I guess. Made the last stand on my new property. Really perfect conditions by this point. Wind had settled. It was cold and calm. Heard one yote respond to the calls 3 times. He wasn't coming. He sounded like he was in the next country block over.
5 sets. Shots at 2 coyotes. Overall, not a bad night.
Now for the fun part. My buddy has a Suzuki Samurai jacked up with floatation tires. That was our access vehicle for the night. Not comfy for three guys and guns, but accessing a couple of the properties it was as good as having a UTV. My property is 1/3mile deep. My best spot to call is at the rear of the property. We drove that thing straight thru the trail on the woods. Lots of laughs, couple of shots, and an enjoyable time with friends. Doesn't get much better fellas! (I did finally get to sleep at 2am. Woke up at noon when my lovely wife had brought me coffee, sausage, an omelet and english muffin in bed. God, you have blessed me!)