yote with shotgun?

[catman529]

is it worth trying to call in and shoot a yote with a 12 gauge? what kind of choke and what range of shot size?

 

[Lawrence]

Ive killed two while turkey hunting
but never tried to go out and call them in with just a shotgun
only a rifle! But that being said I wouldn't hesitate to use my turkey gun with my turkey set up

 

[MWoodard]

I have killed several with a shotgun.The main thing is make your stands in closer cover than normal.Full choke with some Dead Coyote or similar should be good.

 

[Joe Stephenson]

Shotguns work good, but keep in mind the regulations when on WMA's. #4 shot or larger.......

 

[Model70Man]

I use 4 buck out of my 12 gauge.

 

[MWoodard]

I use 4 buck out of my 12 gauge.

Buckshot is illegal to hunt with in TN.

 

[Model70Man]

I use 4 buck out of my 12 gauge.

Buckshot is illegal to hunt with in TN.

Good thing I've only went once with a shotgun and didn't shoot anything several years ago. I mainly hunt with a rifle.

 

[MWoodard]

I really wish they would make it legal.I would probably leave my rifle at home.

 

[catman529]

Here are the regs for legal hunting equipment. I think this applies to the WMA as well, correct me if I'm wrong.

Small Game Hunting
-Shotguns and handguns using ammunition loaded with Number 4 or smaller shot are legal for all small game hunting.
-Shotguns using ammunition loaded with T (0.20 inch diameter) or smaller shot are legal for hunting coyotes and beaver except during big game seasons.

 

[redblood]

hevi shot

 

[peytoncreekhunter]

Shot this yote with a 12 guage #4 2oz shot at about 25 yards while turkey hunting.

 

[Lee Creek22]

Killed one last year with No. 4 heavy shot that I called up while turkey hunting. Shot it in the neck and it just folded up.

 

[catman529]

Good deal, maybe that will be my last resort if I'm having a bad day calling turkeys.

I was calling turkeys for fun at the edge of a corn field last spring, not hunting, but after catching a brief movement out of the corner of my eye, I stood up from the tall grass and saw a yote behind me, not 10 yards away from me, looking the other direction, which was cool. 5 minutes later I heard a movement again behind me, and I slowly craned and saw instead a young buck trying to make out what I was. he stayed there for a good 5-10 minutes while I took pictures. A little while later, a good ole flock of turkeys came by and after they ignored my novice calls and crossed the field, I waited till they were out of sight behind the trees and I high tailed it around and snuck through the timber and ended up right at the edge of the woods, 5 yards from the birds, with some thick bushes to cover me, and with a few cluck and purrs I had the hens convinced I was a turkey. It was a cool experience.

 

[Winchester]

At 35 yards last Turkey season, the one I shot with a load of 3.5" #6 Win Xtended range Turkey loads, Was dead when he hit the ground, never made another move or whimper!

 

[catman529]

Nice. I will be using Winchester Supreme 3" #5 turkey loads. My gun won't take 3.5"

 

[Winchester]

Nice. I will be using Winchester Supreme 3" #5 turkey loads. My gun won't take 3.5"

You should be just fine at any reasonable distance!

 

[catman529]

then I will probably use those whenever I try and yote hunt... unless I can find some 4 or T shot shells that are cheaper than the turkey loads. Haven't looked much so I don't know what kind of loads are out there and what the price ranges are. I doubt my 2 3/4 winchester #6 field/bird loads would pack nearly as much punch but then those are just for target shooting.

 

[encore06]

I had one stalking my decoys last Spring. I rolled him with the Winchester Xtended Range #5.

 

[tnyotehunter1]

This has a lot of info

http://www.predatormastersforums.com/fo ... Post777351

 

[JohnnyBond]