Quote Originally Posted by trappst
308 and 270 will kill 'em real dead although I've seen 130g soft points from a 270 almost rip a coyote in half.
I have been using a 22-250 with 50 grain V-max at 2800fps - very effective

Quote Originally Posted by trappst
If you think there may be coyotes close, start quiet and increase the volume as you spend more time in that spot.
I always start quite. I usually start with a low volume locator howl. Wait a good 5 minutes before using a cottontail. Always start quit and get louder. If he's close, you don't want to spook him.

Quote Originally Posted by trappst
I keep the nice ones but the rest are left for the buzzards and worms.....you may want to check and see if there is any market for hides in your area though.
Can't find anyone who wants 'em in my area - leave 'em lay for the turkey buzzards and other scavengers