Aug 2010
Making your own coyote decoy
Afternoon all! I’ve been doing a lot of coyote hunting this summer and it’s been poor at best. Due to being on a budget I would like to get ideas for a “handmade” cheep coyote hunting decoy? Being new to coyote hunting I want to increase my odds of “even” seeing a coyote. After going out a few times this month I have heard them howl in the distance so possibly a decoy will bring them in?…or if you have suggestions on a better strategy it sure would help.
Regards,
Nash
All you need is something that like furry like some kind of small animal. You attach the stuffy squirrel, rabbit, whatever to the top of wire rod, stick rod in the ground so the animal is visible just above the grass. Then tie strong fishing line to the rod so you can move the rod. Once you get the hang of it you have a very realistic decoy. And the decoy is away from you to distract from you. Scent can be added to the stuffy or on the ground.
I used that method on a ranch. Ran the fishing line way up hill via fishing rod, so you can just real it in when done. We hid behind a bolder about 60 yards away and had lots of fun! This set up works even better with a remote varmint call box.
Have fun!