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Comment by Mike Smokeater on September 12, 2010 at 4:13pm

Oh yeah, they can be nasty little critters. Glad he didn't chalk up 20 who knows.

We heard a few last night while we were out on the porch. Haven't heard them in awhile. But they didn't seem to bother the buck and doe that were in the field...of course they did perk up when the howling started.

Comment by Mike Smokeater on September 10, 2010 at 10:59am

Anyone been taking any yotes at all? Had one come into one of the trail cameras not too long ago. A heavy decrease since last season! Perfect, as I'm seeing more turkeys this year than the last two years but still keeping a weary eye open...through a scoped rifle of course!

Comment by Mike Smokeater on July 26, 2010 at 9:12pm

Hi Airborne,

You've been a big help already! I certainly appreciate it as it will be closer to shutting down a problem here and some of the feedback we've gotten already, love the idea of a new excuse to go hunting! LOL

We're going to get together with a few more members to see if there is any other interest from them and go from there.

I'll be in touch and keep you updated.

Thanks again for taking the time for the info!

Mike

Comment by Mike Smokeater on July 25, 2010 at 7:13pm

Hi Airborne,

I spoke with our local NWTF chapter president. He thinks it's a pretty good idea.

He wanted to know if you know the ground rules for the contest or know someone involved with the contest who may have a set of ground rules we could possibly go by?

It sounds like a great idea and what better way to get some extra money for conservation!

We discussed it for quite awhile and figured if worse comes to worse, we could start a pool amongst friends and take care of the problem that way as well with some proceeds still going to conservation.

Either way, it will be fun!

Good times with good friends out in the woods...does it get any better than that?

Thanks and all the best,

Mike

Comment by Mike Smokeater on July 25, 2010 at 8:06am

We have seen more and more in recent years. Close enough in fact that we've had them in our yard and on our porch. Always on my way to work or they're gone before I can get a firearm in my hands. Typical right? LOL

It was normal to have 18 to 20 turkey in the yard 2 or 3 times a week and diminished to 2 or 3 once a month. And I can count on one hand all of the turkey hunters in this area and only a couple of us have been getting gobblers during the Spring hunts.

The turkeys have either moved out of the area or the coyotes have been eating well. I think it may be a little bit of both. We hear the coyotes at night on a regular basis compared to a couple times a year a few years ago. We did find signs of them taking 2 deer last Winter as well.

The other problem is that there aren't a lot of coyote hunters in this area. I am meeting with the the president of our local NWTF chapter today and talk with him about maybe sponsoring a hunt for members and try and thin out the herd a little bit.

We'll see how it goes.

Hope all is well,

Mike

Comment by Mike Smokeater on July 24, 2010 at 10:22pm

Hi Airborne!,

I'm actually a native from New York and have been in New Hampshire for 23 years...is that long enough to wash off the bad? LOL

Hope all is well Bro!

Happy Hunting!

Comment by Mike Smokeater on July 24, 2010 at 8:00am

We have a coyote problem here where I live, come on up and take all you want! LOL

Comment by kevin fiscor on July 23, 2010 at 1:49pm

They are my favorite thing to hunt!

Comment by James Sullivan (Jim) on July 23, 2010 at 1:58am

Coyotes-they are anusiance, I shoot emevery chance I get! Hi everyone.My name is Jim.