Jeff, I think that is a great idea..

That sounds like a good plan Jeff. It will make it a little less frustrating for the guys that are new to this and only have a little knowledge. For instance where to set up, how long to call for, what to do if you call one in, do wait to shoot or shoot right away. That was my problem last year so maybe that will help someone else out this year. I'll see you guys there again this year hopefully.

Transportation is another issue to factor in.

A lot people fly in and have no wheels, and if they have a rental, can't give it a 'pin stripe' treatment. Or they don't have a 4 wheel drive.

Rudy

Have a raffle!!!!

Yes, but this year YOU have to be present to win!

In years past I remember seeing categories for "guide" (knows the area, the critters, and/or what do) and "needs a guide" (hasn't called, didn't bring a gun, has no car, etc.). You could assign (randomly or not) those that need a guide to those that don't. For instance, I know the area, have a truck, and know how to make some noise come out of a call, hence I could be considered a "guide." I'd like to spend a day or two hunting with buddies made at the last hunt, but will happily free up a day or two to take out newbies, those without wheels, those without guns, etc. (or add them as a third hunter).

Jeff's drawing idea would probably work just fine for this. You could also post the lists in advance and let guys hook up in cyberspace prior to the hunt. That might avoid some issues. I'm sure there are at least a couple guys on here that would sit at the hotel before hunting with me, and you'd want to avoid randomly pairing us if possible.

I need solid dates, asap. If it's going to be in LasCruces again, then I'd suggest and earlier date than Jan. I believe the areas are crawling with predators, but they've been hammered hard, by time January roles around. Alot of contest guys head to that corner to cash in.

If yall need help with planning or executing the hunter pairings, let me know. I'd be glad to help out.

Tony

I look forward to hunting with you again. We did find a good spot and no other people.

Yeppers. In late October and November you can be very successful down here (I remember one Thanksgiving morning when my brother-in-law and I called in 8 and killed 7 before 1 pm). But as you say, by January they've been hit pretty hard. Of course, lots of folks have a hard time giving up their big game seasons earlier in the year to hunt coyotes. I know that's been a problem in the past, and the main reason that the hunt organizers have selected January or even February for the PM Hunt. If I had to choose between my Wyoming antelope/deer hunt and the PM Hunt, I'd have to ditch you fellas and head north. I'd rather eat an antelope than a nasty ol' coyote!

On a personal scheduling note, I'd prefer early novemeber. problem is Barry says we'll be in conflict with & over run by deer hunters then.

Which makes late october look better for the hunting, if not as good for me personally. I can make it then, but it's gonna cost me in things that I normally do here at that time.

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I'd like to ask a question, but keep in mind I'm a 'back homer' from east of the Big Muddy.

If moving the date up conflicts with deer season/Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years, would there be a problem moving it out? Say, February or March maybe? Not sure about other hunting seasons or the weather out there, but I had a thought. Lucid thoughts are few and far apart these days.

Rudy

Rudy, as Desert Ram said, the coyotes on public land are not too reeceptive to coming in at that late season timeframe.

We're still kicking things around, but my preference leans toward earlier for more coyotes.
I like the drawing idea too. That could be fun & interesting in itself.

the more I think about it, the more I like october

I agree with Stu about October....The thought of making reservations and then having to cancel due to a snow storm locking up the mountains is my biggest worry...Plus that would, maybe, put us in there before the local Coyote Contests educate them all..

Since the elevations screw up my blood pressure for the first couple of days, I would happily volunteer to be a "Greeter" at the main motel lobby with some handouts for those coming in..I have a specialist working on my meds, so hopefully that won't be such a problem this year..