5 Pro Tips for Calling Coyotes in the Summer with the Bullet HP Game Call

Some might ask, why would you call coyotes in the summer?. We will not get into the “why” as many have very legitimate reason to call coyotes in the summer or any other time of year for that matter. However, should you find yourself wanting to call coyotes with the Bullet HP Game Call in the summer I will lay out a few tips that will hopefully increase your odds for success.

Tip 1. One of the most obvious things about summer is the heat. If you are not equipped to hunt at night, then you must concentrate your efforts on the coolest portion of the day. Early morning during the first few minutes of the day is the best time to call during the summer. You can use the pre-dawn darkness to help you get into calling position undetected. Also, by calling in the morning you will not be on a time crunch trying to beat a setting sun. Calling in the evening as the shadows begin to grow can also be a good time as well. Just not as good as early mornings. When choosing either of these times be aware that the rising or setting sun needs to be factored in. Imagine getting up early, sneaking into a calling location before sunrise, only to discover as the sun comes up it is in your face.

Tip 2. I use predominantly prey sounds such as Convergent’s “Cottontail #1” throughout the year as I’ve found they consistently produce results. However, during the summer, I will also mix in a few other sounds. A coyote’s parental instincts are at their peak during the summer making them very receptive to other sounds during this time of year. Sounds like Convergent’s “Puppy Whines”, “Red Fox Pup”, and “Bobcat Kitten” as well as the new “Co-Axer” sound are great sounds to use as a changeup to provoke a response during the summer. Also do not discount such sounds as any of our fawn distress sounds. I will generally start with a prey distress sound played at low to moderate volume. If I do not get a response in 3-5 minutes I will switch to one or more of these changeup calls played at low to moderate volume.

 

 

Tip 3. Be on the lookout for freshly cut hay fields. There are two particularly good reasons why you would want to call near freshly cut fields. The first reason is that oftentimes the mower will kill rodents which will attract predators. The second reason is the cut fields allow you to better see coyotes as they approach. I’ve had so much success in freshly cut hay fields that I get excited when I see a field I have access to being cut.

Tip 4. Calling coyotes at night. Calling coyotes at night can be very productive, but this method requires either a lot of skill with a light and/or the use of expensive night vision spotters and scopes. I could write an entire book on this subject, so I will not go too deep into this.  Just keep in mind that calling after dark during the summer means you cannot get started until after supper time as the days are very long.

Tip 5. Safety is always a concern so I would be remiss in not pointing out a few other things that must be considered when hunting during the summer. Snakes. During the warmer months, I always wear snake-proof boots while hunting. These type of boots are also incredibly good at keeping your feet dry when walking through the grass after the dew has fallen. Tick bite prevention should also be considered. I spray insect repellent not only on my boots and legs to help prevent ticks but also on my body to keep the mosquitoes at bay.

So, if you are going to get out this summer, we hope these tips will not only improve your odds for success but keep you safe while preparing for the cooler months.

– Byron South, Professional Predator Hunter