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Here's all the gear you need to get started coyote hunting. Colton Heward

Here's what you need to start hunting coyotes

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Here's all the gear you need to get started coyote hunting. Colton Heward

Hunters are gear junkies by nature, constantly on the prowl for game-changing innovations that will swing the odds of success in their favor. Some hunting pursuits require an entire truck bed full of gear, however, one of the simple pleasures of coyote hunting is the minimal amount of gear you need to pursue one of the most widely spread predators in North America. However, not all gear coyote hunting gear is created equal, and quality gear can mean the difference between a pile of new pelts and a frustrating season.

With that in mind, I’ve co*piled a gear list of everything you need to get started coyote hunting. As you get more serious about chasing coyotes, you’ll want to adapt and add to my reco*mendations. But for new coyote hunters, this is all the must have coyote hunting gear out there. 

Coyote Hunting Guns

There are several key variables to consider when picking the ultimate coyote hunting rifle. This will sound simple, but first and foremost, your coyote rifle needs to be extremely accurate, and you must be co*fortable shooting it. Coyotes are small targets, and shots are often taken while the animals are on the move, which requires dynamic shooting. 

The next variable to consider is cartridge selection. Coyotes are thin-skinned and dainty in stature, opening up the floodgates for a wide variety of cartridges to be considered as effective coyote killers. Some of the most popular cartridges used by diehard coyote hunters include the .223 Rem., .204 Ruger, .22-250, 6mm ARC, and .22 Nosler. These relatively small cartridges produce minimal recoil, giving coyote hunters the ability to stay on target as well as deliver minimal damage to the fur depending on the bullet being used. More on that later. 

Where these cartridges can fall short is when longer shots are required. Cartridges such as the 6.5 Creedmoor, .243 Win. and .308 Win. are popular amongst coyote hunters, especially in the wide-open spaces of the West, where longer shots and high winds are the norms. Coyotes are small enough that most centerfire rifles will quickly and efficiently kill them. Pick the one you have the most confidence in and hit the hills.

For years my favorite coyote hunting rifle was a Remington Model 700 chambered in .25-06. It was deadly accurate, and most importantly, I was very co*fortable with it. The only downside to that rifle was its bolt action. There is a lot to be said about making your first shot count, but when you don’t, or have multiple coyotes co*e charging into a stand, running the bolt to chamber another round can cost crucial time. In recent years my go-to predator rifle has been a Christensen Arms CA-15 G2. This se*y little rifle shoots Hornady’s 55-grain Varmint Express loads near .5 MOA and has been the demise of many song dogs over the past two years. Built on an AR-15 platform, the CA-15 eliminates the need to run the bolt, allowing more time and opportunities for follow-up shots.

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Bullet Selection

The bullet you choose to hunt coyotes with will vary depending on what you intend to do with the coyote if successful. During the colder months, coyote pelts are in prime condition and make a great addition to the man cave. When hunting for fur, use a bullet that does not expand and put big holes into the hide, such as an FMJ or mono-metal bullet. If you do not intend on saving the fur, shoot whatever bullet is the most accurate out of your rifle. My coyote rifle has a sweet tooth for Hornady’s V-Max bullet, which is a wicked, rapid expanding bullet but tends to open up a big hole in the hide. I’ve found a well-placed shot to the vitals with just about any bullet will be sufficient on coyote.

Coyote Calls

Mouth Calls

Besides your rifle, your calls are the most important piece of coyote hunting gear you’ll take into the field. There are a wide variety of options for coyote calls ranging from hand calls to mouth reeds, to the most popular e-callers. Each of these has its benefits and setbacks. (Read our full review of the best coyote calls).

The popularity of mouth calls seems to lessen with each passing year due to the ease and effectiveness of electronic calls (e-callers), but there is still a time and a place when mouth calls are useful. The biggest advantage to using a mouth call is that no two sounds are the same, and these unfamiliar sounds can entice a leery coyote who has heard the same e-caller on multiple occasions. Some of the most popular mouth calls include:

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