My 16yr old son decided to go out coyote calling last night on a full moon with fresh snow cover. We live in central MN dairy farm county and there's always coyotes around. The walk from the back door of our house to his intended post on a fence line is about 1/2 mile across a picked corn field. As he approached the half way mark of his walk he came across what appears to be bear or maybe cougar tracks. Round in appearance, about the size of your hand with fingers extended. Both bear and cougars are very rare where we live. I'm doubtful they would attack him but he felt a little uneasy about the situation and decided to try hunting another time.
Over my years of calling I've called in coyotes and fox, (many within shotgun range), farm dogs, owls, and deer.
How about you…. What unique predator calling situations have you experienced? Any unexpected visitors? Any close calls?
Over my years of calling I've called in coyotes and fox, (many within shotgun range), farm dogs, owls, and deer.
How about you…. What unique predator calling situations have you experienced? Any unexpected visitors? Any close calls?