
Maybe you love to hunt white-tailed deer, maybe you thrive in the cold waters as you wait on the ducks to land into your decoy setup, or maybe you love to chase those elusive turkeys. Whatever it is, the seasons are done and over with. In Missouri our squirrel season has opened back up as well as coyote season. Many people dare not to brave the heat to chase after the sly bushy tail, and even fewer yet do not think about hunting coyotes in the dead of summer. But if it is legal in your state to hunt coyotes during the summer months, I urge you to give it a try.

If there is one thing that makes hunting coyotes in the summer it is the tall grass. I had trouble locating the coyote and was only able to spot him after standing. Another coyote made its way along the wood’s edge, disappearing back into the shadows. Without the aide of my bi-pod in this standing position I took the shot and missed. Gathering our things we quickly made our way to our next set, having the caller set-up for five minutes before another coyote made his appearance 400 yards across the field. He seemed a seasoned veteran, staying among the brush and disappearing when he saw nothing that sparked his interest.
Two sets and three coyotes. Not too bad for a quick summertime hunt. Something that we learned: a rabbit in distress call with various pitches works very well. Also, it may be wise to add a moving decoy for future hunts. Make sure that hunting coyotes is legal during the summer months and take some time to beat the heat and try your luck at calling in these very coy animals.