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#1 OrneryOlMofo357

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Posted 03 September 2012 - 09:22 AM

I took Sophie out for an early morning romp today. We walked across the pastures to the far levy just as it was getting light, hoping we werent seen on our way in I set the caller up at about 70 yds on an old tree stump. I started playing Vole squeaks at low volume gradually increasing the sound. In less that 6 mins, Sophie let out a low growl. Here was a mangey YOY Coyote only about 10 feet from the call! I muted the caller and the Coyote gave me an easy broadside chipshot. Looking to the right there was another YOY that had come in as well that I hadnt noticed trotting away from us. I woofed at it and it turned broadside at about 120 yds. I then remembered that I hadnt put another round iin the chamber! :doh[1]:
I worked the bolt as quiet as possible but the Coyote had already started trotting away. My next bark didnt stop him so I took the only shot I had. Texas Heart shot. The 55gr Nosler with a stout load of Win 760 put it right down. This one was even mangier than the first! I think that these were the last 2 of the 4 pups I saw a while back. Glad to get rid of these Mangey Critters! Here are a couple pics. I hope everyone has a Great Holiday!
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 09:32 AM

Great job on coyotes. Doubles with a bolt gun don't come that often, at least for me. Congrats.
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 09:35 AM

Good job. :signs1242cn: Cull for a healthier population.

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Posted 03 September 2012 - 09:52 AM

Awesome job, Grant, on not only slaying a double, but also improving the "herd". lol ... And Sophie is still cracking me up with her "warning growls". That is too cool, and wayyyy better than many "human" partners would be.

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Posted 03 September 2012 - 09:59 AM

Nice work. Good to have a set of eyes and ears there watching out for you. I plan to do the same thing with my dog
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 10:06 AM

Way to go Grant. Sophie is a damn good partner, better eyes and ears. Ed

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Posted 03 September 2012 - 10:19 AM

Great job calling in the double and getting them both.I have not yet called anything in with vole squeaks.
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 10:54 AM

Good job Grant,
We should have taken Sophie the day before,
she would have let us know before we saw the
one way off as we were walking in.
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 10:57 AM

What a great team you and Sophie make. She does the spotting and your the trigger man. Good job on both your parts.

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Posted 03 September 2012 - 10:57 AM

Thanks Guys! Yeah having Sophies extra senses seems to help, and she loves going out. I dont really know yet if she understands what we are doing yet, but her enthusiasm lets me know that she enjoys it.

Shoot-it, its a Foxpro Fury. Its not really much bigger than the FX5 I had. I think it just looks bigger in the picture. Maybe cus the Coyotes are so small? :rofl2:
DirtyDave, I wish you luck with your dog too. Its sure fun having a Dog along for company. I have read that starting them young really helps. Sophie is going on 8 mos old. I sure hope she stays interested.
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 02:12 PM

DirtyDave, I wish you luck with your dog too. Its sure fun having a Dog along for company. I have read that starting them young really helps. Sophie is going on 8 mos old. I sure hope she stays interested.


Yeah, my pup just turned 1 last weekend. She has been on birds, coons, and a pig so far. Gonna try to get after some yotes soon
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 03:21 PM

Im hoping the best for you! She will prolly take right to it.
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 06:37 PM

Way to go. Pet sophie for me .
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Posted 04 September 2012 - 03:28 AM

I will do that Thumper :good:
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