Coyotes in Marlborough forest

[anfield21]

Afternoon gents, just wondering if anyone has seen or hunted coyotes in Marlborough forest. I was out rabbit hunting last weekend at E7 and saw various paw prints but they very well could have been a dog out for a walk with its owner. I wouldn't mind planning a coyote hunt to help out the deer/rabbit population in the area. A guy I work with said he knows someone who will take the pelts, granted I only have a .270 to hunt with so the pelt may not be in the greatest condition.

[rf2]

There are plenty of coyotes there. I have not actually seen one there with my own eyes, but several times while deer hunting I could hear them howling, sometimes very close by.

[rick_iles]

Afternoon gents, just wondering if anyone has seen or hunted coyotes in Marlborough forest. I was out rabbit hunting last weekend at E7 and saw various paw prints but they very well could have been a dog out for a walk with its owner. I wouldn't mind planning a coyote hunt to help out the deer/rabbit population in the area. A guy I work with said he knows someone who will pay $70 for a good pelt. Granted I only have a .270 to hunt with so I may not get full price for a pelt

If you are wanting the pelt, they are well past the prime condition now. They are not likely worth much.

[anfield21]

I have no interest in wearing them, I just don't want to waste the pelt if I know someone who is interested in buying them. The condition of the pelt is in the eye of buyer I guess.

[Goosesniper]

With regards to the hunting, I don't believe all of us hunting will reduce numbers. It takes an awful lot of kills. When speaking with a guy that uses dogs. He finds the harder he hits them. The more he sees the next year. Either way, hunting them is fun. Everything about it is enjoyable. I think your 270 is fine. If I were you, I'd aim for the neck. Least amount of pelt damage. Just the way that it gets skinned. As for The forest. They are everywhere around Ottawa. Overrun with them. They can get use to fake callers and it may be harder to get them to come in. In a populated area like the m forest. Good luck.


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[SongDog]

Hides aren't great this time of the year but aren't worthless, I'm still getting around 10$ a hide from ones shot this time last year.

I got 50$ for a nice pale 2xl pelt shot late February last year. I'd still skin them unless I see rub marks around neck or back

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[line052]

Give me a text 613-863-5483 we can go. I have all the gear and hunt yotes in the MB after deer season until end of March.

[DGearyFTE]

Give me a text 613-863-5483 we can go. I have all the gear and hunt yotes in the MB after deer season until end of March.

Don't forget to ping me... I will go along.


As to the OP, Goosesniper is right. Go for the neck shot. A bipod or mono-pod is handy to help improve the shot.

[poltrojan]

where do you sell your hides to? local trapper? as for .270, chances are it will go through clean but aim for neck if you can.

[anfield21]

where do you sell your hides to? local trapper? as for .270, chances are it will go through clean but aim for neck if you can.

I was told by a co-worker of someone who buys them, but i'm not a licensed trapper so I can't sell the hides. If I get some and they are in good shape then I will donate them to someone who can tan them.