I'd stick with distress calls. Birds. Rabbit. Domestic etc. U may get a fox to come in too. I typically use vocals at night only. Hardwoods try woodpecker. Thick and brushy try rabbit.
This will be my first expo. Excited for it. Hopefully I can score some new ideas and gear and not break the bank. Btw, if my wife asks I'm on a "business" trip....
Had an awesome first hunt last night. Got out of the truck and they were singing about 1/4 mile away.. headed to my spot and had an alpha howl within 100. Setup quick in a spot I didn't love, but didn't want to blow him out. Ended up having two dogs make a giant circle around me (wind was swirling) they barked a few times then came behind me through the woods and came out in the cut corn. Unfortunately I didn't have a great shot so I decided to hold off instead of educate. I'll give em a couple days rest and hunt another location a few hundred yards away. Nothing like headed to a stand at night and have that big ole song dog howling close.
Get my first full season in as a new captain! Get the wife and kids out for a few sunset cruises Try and repower to 4stroke ($$) And the two goals I had in 17 that I'll carry over to 18... Catch a 40# king Catch a 50" musky
Coyotes can be killed at anytime of the day... I stick with night time as I feel I'm more likely to cross paths with a naturally nocturnal animal. Once the temps drop and snow conditions change I will do some early mornings and even some afternoon hunts. If a yote can't fill his belly at night and it's cold, they will need to hunt the afternoon. Also, they typically aren't in a den and they are bedded in earshot of a call. Sometimes you can just be at the right place at the right time and score one at high noon. I am Def not an expert hunter, trust me but I have spent alot of time after em. If you like forums check out bark at the moon. Great group and always willing to help. There are some guys on there that put down unreal numbers. I believe there is a 2 man crew on there way to the 100 mark for this year...
I have the shockwave. Love it. Use the heck out of it too. Just got dropped off by the mail lady too, so I'll be after some Erie county dogs tonight !!
The "overwatch" bed. Top of the ridge, overlooking a big bedding area on the left and cut beans on the right. One more step and your down the hill. I have a feeling it was a mature buck, at least it's nice to think !!
I'm patiently waiting the return of my FoxPro. It had a blown speaker and was supposed to arrive yesterday. I have some serious signs close to home and can't wait to get after em ! I'll be headed out the night I get the call back ! Good luck !!! Btw. What area are you in ?