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Post by jevans on Jan 11, 2013 10:02:11 GMT -7
Hi guys I'm new on here. pretty new to predator hunting in general. Have had a couple of opportunities but let my son try but he got a little to excited. Has anyone on here done night hunting for coyotes and have you been successful? and what time a year is best for night hunting just bought a wicked light w 400 and a VRL -1 light. if you go to buy one of these the wicked light is hands down a better light. have had nothing but problems with varmint light.com. All predators.com has been a much better company to deal with. you guys have a something going on this weekend? Thanks for any input, Jody
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Post by Timber Butte Outdoors on Jan 11, 2013 10:36:09 GMT -7
Hello Jody,
Yes we have the Idaho Coyote Classic Stae Championships this weekend.
As for night hunting, I don't do it! That is because, it is not allowed during the Club contests. We go by the IDFG Regs of 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
Also I feel it is a hassle, after you get the permit from IDFG, before you go calling, you have to call the Sheriff's office, and Fish and Game, to let them know where you are going to be spotlighting. And each time you relocate you have to call and let them know where you are. Also you can't use the spotlight during big game seasons, including mt. lion season, which means that you can only use it in the late season for coyote calling.
But! That is just me and my 2 cents worth, which is worth about 1/2 cent in todays economy! LOL!
Good luck to you! Hope to meet you soon!
Gary
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Post by broper on Jan 11, 2013 12:37:57 GMT -7
The way I understand it, if you hunt on BLM or Forest Service you're supposed to notify them too. They've just made it a big pain.
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Post by Timber Butte Outdoors on Jan 11, 2013 12:53:52 GMT -7
Hey Bob, thats what I was talking about, sorry I didn't write that out. BLM and/or public lands or State, or Forest Lands.
But the provision is, that if you are on Private Land, all you have to have is a note from the land owner, giving you permission to hunt his property, you can then spot light to your hearts desire.
I am not saying NOT to spotlight, that is entirely up to the idividual. In fact, I have discussed it recently with Loren and several others as a way to try to put more fur on the stretchers. Who Knows! It may happen someday for me!
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Post by jevans on Jan 11, 2013 16:46:06 GMT -7
Well thank you for the input i'm going to give it a try here in the near future! Thanks for your input Always good to get other hunter input on stuff but i'm sure it's a pain having to call the sheriff and fish and game.
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Post by Timber Butte Outdoors on Jan 11, 2013 17:27:48 GMT -7
Hey Jody,
Please let us know how it works for you, like I said, I am courious about night hunting/calling, I have been thinking about doing it myself.
Good Hunting!
Gary
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Post by jevans on Jan 11, 2013 20:29:39 GMT -7
K will do!
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Post by broper on Jan 12, 2013 5:39:11 GMT -7
I've thought about night hunting with out a light when there's a full moon.
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Post by earthwalker on Jan 13, 2013 15:00:35 GMT -7
Are you guys talking about spot lighting and driving?
Just curious.
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Post by Timber Butte Outdoors on Jan 13, 2013 16:30:25 GMT -7
earthwalker,
I don't know what everyone else is talking about, but I am talking about good old fashion Texas style calling and spotlighting.
Set-up your truck with a platform on the back, with a shooting chair and a gun rest to shoot from, and spotlights to light up the target.
Gary
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Post by earthwalker on Jan 14, 2013 6:38:32 GMT -7
I thought unless you have a cripple sticker it's totally illegal to hunt out of a vehicle anywhere anytime in Idaho.
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Post by jevans on Jan 14, 2013 10:37:22 GMT -7
No you can not hunt out of truck unless you are handicapped. But you can hunt coyotes at night but there are some serious rules to follow which is not in any regulations. you must go to the fish and game office in nampa to get permit. when you apply they check to make sure you have no warrants and any convictions for fish and game. The regulations are on the application to get the permit. I'm going to give it a try sometime this winter for the challenge of trying plus i think the eyes lite up while there coming in in the dark will be a rush. I'm use to bow hunting so i don't get so excited when i have a rifle. But at night and all you can see is the eyes i think that will get the adrenaline pumping. Plus it sounds like a lot of fun.
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Post by jevans on Jan 14, 2013 10:41:47 GMT -7
I take that back I know that their rules are different for non protected animals maybe you can hunt out of truck not sure. would have to ask fish and game officer. The light must be red. But my intensions were to walk to a stand and sit back to back with my son and scan 360 degrees with a distress call.
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Post by Big Ed on Jan 14, 2013 19:16:46 GMT -7
Yes you can shoot from your vehicle as long as it is NONGAME ANIMALS and you are NOT on a road that is maintained by a government entity. I have discussed this with a fish & game officer. Feel free to call Idaho Fish & Game so YOU know for sure. If you are on a 2 track road and it is NOT maintained by a government entity you can shoot nongame animals. Being a Varmint Shooter and shooting in several other states I have discussed this with other nongame officers. Not all states have the same laws so check with the state you are visiting.
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Post by earthwalker on Jan 19, 2013 10:22:36 GMT -7
But you can't pick up the shot coyote to skin for fur without a hunting license in NV.
You can't shoot bobcat, grey fox either.
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