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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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…
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…
.22-250 vs .223
The age old debate continues, which is better for predator hunting, the .223 Remington or the .22-250 Remington? Well, in our opinion the .22-250 wins hands down. Some will argue and some will down right disagree, but in the woods of New York nothing dumps a coyote like a 55-grain ballistic tip exploding out of…