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Coyotes enjoying West Virginia Whitetails

Looks like coyotes are taking a bite – a pretty big one – out of West Virginia’s whitetail deer population. Results from a graduate student’s research shows digestive tract contents in 60 percent of the coyotes examined in her study … Read More

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Brucella Bacteria Found in Feral Pigs

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The bacteria that causes brucellosis has been detected for the first time in feral pigs in North Carolina, according to a study by North Carolina State University. The bacteria, Brucella suis, can be transmitted to people through improper butchering or … Read More

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Wind Can Be Coyote Hunter’s Advantage

Just a whiff of a hunter's odor could be enough to send a coyote running the opposite direction from your hide.

If you’re a predator hunter you know how vitally important it is to always know the wind direction and plan your hide accordingly. Just one whiff of a hunter could put a coyote or bobcat on alert or send him … Read More

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Homework Pays Off For Predators

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When you’re pursuing predators for fun or as part of your deer management plan, be sure to do your scouting and preparation homework prior to the hunt for better chances at success. These weekly tactics, ideas and suggestions from Trapper & Predator … Read More

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Match Terrain, Tactics for Predator Prowess

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When you’re pursuing predators for fun or as part of your deer management plan, suit your methods to the terrain in which you’re hunting for better chances at success. These weekly tactics, ideas and suggestions from Trapper & Predator Caller … Read More

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Backpack Predators: Run, Gun to Success

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Predator management should be part of any good whitetail management plan. These weekly tactics, ideas and suggestions from Trapper & Predator Caller can help you with your predator problems on private or leased lands. By Randy D. Smith Large acreage … Read More

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Coyote Wanna Puddy Tat?

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We know coyotes are pretty doggone efficient and adaptive, easily becoming accustomed to suburban development and even city life. How often have you seen your local newspaper’s story or TV newscast’s evening segment with the sensationalistic “Coyotes Among Us!” type … Read More

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Big Yote? Wolf? Hybrid? What is it?

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Joe Fleming, of Spillars Cove, Newfoundland, shot an 82-pound canine last week in the Canadian province. Wildlife officials initially believed it was a coyote, but DNA testing is being conducted on the animal to determine exactly what it is. “I … Read More

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Shot Timing Critical for Dusting Predators

Just as with deer hunting, knowing when to take the best shot and maximizing your chances for success works the same way with predators.

Equipment, terrain and the predator itself dictate when a shot attempt should be taken By Randy D. Smith We went out to scout some deer hunting ground and try some coyote calling on a late October evening. My second set, … Read More

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Predator Hunting Basics to Get Started

Teaming up with a partner is a great way to enjoy a hunt and also have an extra set of eyes watching for action.

Want to help your deer herd and improve your deer hunting? Getting started in predator hunting isn’t as tough as you might think. By David W. Kaprocki How do you call? What do you use for a light? What type … Read More

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