Turkey Hunt for the Record Books
Eric and Jerrod with their New York record book toms. Longtime hunting buddy, Eric Lawler, and I set a goal for this turkey season. The…
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Choosing the Best Coyote Hunting Scope
In a perfect world coyotes, fox, and bobcats would hunt during midday hours and sleep at night. They would trot in to your calls and stop broadside at 50 yards under a gleaming sun, a target any shooter could hit. However, we are stuck with these sly, sneaky animals that like to show themselves in…
Coyote Hunting- FAQ
Q: What caliber do you prefer for hunting coyotes A: We primarily hunt with 22-250’s which are fast, flat shooting and leave minimal pelt damage on impact. When a setup or the shot will likely occur in close range or in cover we will bring a shotgun. We also like using .223 Remington and the…
Coyote Hunting for Success
While the coyote is more prevalent in the western United States, their eastern expansion has given the Downwind Outdoors team something to look forward to every year come the October 1st opener here in New York. Though there are six months out of the year we aren’t allowed by law to hunt fur, rest assured…