Guest RkyMtn Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 OK guys, I've heard several different schools of thought on this subject and wanted to take a survey. Most coyote hunters will call coyotes with the wind in there face, aware that the dog will try to circle down wind, and try to pop him as he does. The key to this approach is having a good view of the down wind area, not always possible in my geographic location. Some guys, such as Darrell Holland, recommend using odor eliminating products and cover scents and calling with the wind at your back, stating that the downwind approach of the dog will be easier to spot this way. I seem to have success with both methods, but was curious as to what you guys had experienced. I'm getting almost to the point where I don't pay attention to the wind because guy A says call upwind, guy B says call downwind, and guy C says call in a crosswind. I certainly don't want to give the dogs an education on this subject, so I thought I'd see what you had to say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwa Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Re: Upwind vs. Downwind Every situation will call for different tactics. But every situation will call for a good view down wind or a barrier to keep them from getting down wind. If you have a situation were you have to hunt with the wind at your back and you don't have a good view (100yd to 200yd) save that spot for a better wind. Using odor eliminating products while coyote hunting is a waste of money in my opinion. Your not going to be-able to cover up your scent enough to were a coyote won't smell you. You have to play the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RkyMtn Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Re: Upwind vs. Downwind Any suggestions for playing the wind on tight stands? I have to agree with the coverups and neutralizers, there are some human odors such as breath that you really can't do much about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwa Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Re: Upwind vs. Downwind In areas with tight (thick) cover I like to try and walk into the area with the wind in my face. I'll walk in 100yd to 200yd and call for 15 to 20 minutes, then move in further into the area. When your hunting in thick cover theres not much you can do to watch the down wind side. If there are old logging roads, pipe lines or utility/power line cuts that would be a great places to call because coyotes will take the path of least resistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guess Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 Re: Upwind vs. Downwind I like a crosswind best or my downwind side open where I can see the criiter trying to get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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