okie john
Coyote hunting is an enterprise that you can spend <$15 or $$$$$$$$. To get started you can use any center fire firearm you already own such as your deer rifle and/or shotgun. A closed reed mouth call such as:
Haydel Coyote CallThis call also includes a squeaker.
Or an open reed call such as:
Crit'R CallThe open reed takes a little more practice but can produce a vast variety of sounds.
E-Callers can range from $20 to $$$$ but are not absolutely necessary (I have a very old FoxPro that has 16 calls and it still works). I often use mine to practice sounds with a mouth caller especially such things as pitch and cadence.
Go here and do a little reading lots of free info:
Grand View OutdoorsOther general advice:
1. Scout, find a place that has coyotes/sign.
2. Get away from your vehicle.
3. Be quite, no door slamming, radio/stereo....etc.
4. Call into the wind or at least cross wind.
5. Watch the down wind side, coyotes like to circle around.
6. Wait 15-20minutes or even longer to let things quite down before calling.
7. Generally call 15-20 minutes then take a very good look around before standing and walking off.
8. Coyotes can be called at any time of day but usually early AM and evening are best.
9. Most important of all just go out there and do it.......................it becomes addicting.
Have fun.