Coyote Hunting

[Mark M]

 

[ELD Pilot]

Didn't figure that would last. Like the Light Beer commercial, some decisions just aren't right. At least they had enough sense to reverse the closure. Coyotes are extremely prolific. They have no natural predators so without management for 3 months, populations will increase at rates that can't be managed during the next 9 months. They will kill all nesting and birthing birds/animals during that 3 month spring period.

 

[Mark M]

Didn't figure that would last. Like the Light Beer commercial, some decisions just aren't right. At least they had enough sense to reverse the closure. Coyotes are extremely prolific. They have no natural predators so without management for 3 months, populations will increase at rates that can't be managed during the next 9 months. They will kill all nesting and birthing birds/animals during that 3 month spring period.

I figured it was brought on by lobbyists from the insurance companies, trying to reduce the deer population, cutting down on deer related auto claims

 

[ELD Pilot]

I figured it was brought on by lobbyists from the insurance companies, trying to reduce the deer population, cutting down on deer related auto claims

Did you see the interview that MOOD did with the individual that explained why the closure was in place ? If not, go online and see if you can find it. It was pretty obvious the DNR was folding on the subject based on this opinion showing they felt the need to give attention to all sides of this issue. Didn't take long for them to get their senses back.

 

[Songdoger]

Next they need to consider the caliber restrictions on night hunting and change to cartridge restrictions. Can't use my 6.8 spc but can use 6.5 CM and .243 which both have more range and terminal performance over 6.8 spc. Other than weight I'm happier running .243. Gained 200 yards on those educated February yotes

 

[ELD Pilot]

Next they need to consider the caliber restrictions on night hunting and change to cartridge restrictions. Can't use my 6.8 spc but can use 6.5 CM and .243 which both have more range and terminal performance over 6.8 spc. Other than weight I'm happier running .243. Gained 200 yards on those educated February yotes

Pretty poor rule for sure. Lots of calibers under .269 that are ballistically superior to the 6.8 SPC for sure.