You sure do see a lot of coyotes, in the open, during the day too. I've seen 1 in 2 years in a field, and thats the only one I have shot. 100+ stands and the one I happen to see walking in to my setup is the only one I have shot. I hunted a spot this morning, near a bait site, where I knew the coyotes were held up after this storm. I could see fresh tracks around the bait once the sun came up, but I couldn't get them to come out of cover. I think they hang up right inside the tree line if they can't see anything to connect with the sound. Or they circle downwind inside the trees. I'm wondering if the decoy will help get them out. I was about to give in to the idea that yotes don't come into the open during the day, and that I would need to hunt at night, over bait, with a shotgun, in the woods. At least thats what everyone says about hunting in maine. Your stories give me hope. I just love going out, seeing the fresh snow, sunrises, all that stuff. Even if it is -5 like this morning. But I would like to get more than 1 this year. lol
p.s. are you using a digital call or hand calls?
Thanks,
Dustin