Kirsch
Active member
I kill a fair share both during the day and during the night as our night season in my state doesn't open up until after our deer season ends. Do I average more coyotes at night than during the day? Yes, but it isn't as substantially different as many think because I am good at both methods. A thermal isn't going to turn a 10 coyote a year person into a 100 coyote a year person. If you are good during the day, you will most likely be a good night hunter. If you suck during the day, you will most likely suck at night.
I am shocked people are saying negative things about cans. I don't use one to hide illegal activities, I use one so that it is easier on my ears, my hunting partner's ears, as well as doesn't spook as much wildlife as well as cattle, etc. The ranchers I help with coyote issues appreciate that I am using a suppressor. I have partial hearing loss in one ear because of being next to someone without a can.
The idea of "I appreciate the hunt during the day so much better" is a matter of perspective, and that is what some people appreciate and that is fine. To me there is nothing better than being out on the open plains, on a really dark night with the stars shining so bright, it feels like you can touch them. You pull the thermal up to your eye and the entire countryside becomes visible. There is very little human activity and it is usually just me, nature, and the animals that frequent the night. From my perspective, this is the most peaceful time for hunting, but that is to me, and may not be the case for everyone.
I would venture a guess the same discussion has happened with e-callers vs hand calling and many other technologies. I am not trying to open up another controversial subject but it is easy for people to jump on either side of conversations like this. The Anti's put so much pressure the last thing we coyote hunters should be doing is calling each other names for doing what we love to do.
I am shocked people are saying negative things about cans. I don't use one to hide illegal activities, I use one so that it is easier on my ears, my hunting partner's ears, as well as doesn't spook as much wildlife as well as cattle, etc. The ranchers I help with coyote issues appreciate that I am using a suppressor. I have partial hearing loss in one ear because of being next to someone without a can.
The idea of "I appreciate the hunt during the day so much better" is a matter of perspective, and that is what some people appreciate and that is fine. To me there is nothing better than being out on the open plains, on a really dark night with the stars shining so bright, it feels like you can touch them. You pull the thermal up to your eye and the entire countryside becomes visible. There is very little human activity and it is usually just me, nature, and the animals that frequent the night. From my perspective, this is the most peaceful time for hunting, but that is to me, and may not be the case for everyone.
I would venture a guess the same discussion has happened with e-callers vs hand calling and many other technologies. I am not trying to open up another controversial subject but it is easy for people to jump on either side of conversations like this. The Anti's put so much pressure the last thing we coyote hunters should be doing is calling each other names for doing what we love to do.