#COYOTE COTTONTAIL DISTRESS HOW TO#

#COYOTE COTTONTAIL DISTRESS HOW TO#

Nighttime bobcat calling is learning how to use the darkness to pull bobcats out of areas of cover, where they feel more comfortable. The general bobcat calling tips we discussed above apply to calling bobcats at night, but the strategy of night time calling and day time calling is significantly different. Bird and rabbit distress are two go-to calling techniques for bobcats. Bobcat calls should be higher pitched and at lower volumes as they get closer to the call.Be aware of this before choosing to discharge. Foxes and coyotes are more likely to come to your call before a bobcat does.

If you're calling bobcats in a new area, talk to the local farmers and ranchers or even Wildlife Department to get an idea where they are most commonly seen.

Location calls work to find areas with coyotes, but scouting and observing is the best method to find areas with bobcats.

Decoys are also a great method to keep bobcats focused on the prize. It's important to keep bobcats focused on the target, and never stop calling.

Stopping and starting calling sequences can spark a coyotes curiosity, the same tactic will cause a bobcat to lose interest.

Coyote stands may be over in as little as 15-20 minutes, bobcat stands can last an hour or longer.

Scan areas of cover heavily while calling, bobcats rarely fully commit to a call like a coyote does.

Here's a couple general calling tips that separate bobcats from coyotes: The first and foremost method of confirming if a bobcat is in the area is to search for tracks, scat, or even dead animals covered with leaves and brush or in trees.

A section of land that has all the characteristics that cater to bobcats, may still not actually have bobcats. In order to be effective in hunting a territory for bobcats, the first step is figuring out if they are even in the area. They aren't ones to come out in the open, they almost always prefer to have cover as they are natural stalkers. They prefer traveling through creek beds, along rivers and streams, and even heavy brush areas. Generally speaking, bobcats are most abundant near water sources. A lot of bobcat calling mastery comes from understanding their characteristics, behavior, and perspective on life as they see it. After reading these bobcat calling tips, you'll be on your way to having a better understanding of how to call in bobcats at night and during daylight. Calling in bobcats is a tough task many predator hunters attempt, but few master.

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