|
|
Post by jecole360 on Dec 7, 2008 22:25:54 GMT -5
What would be the best way to kill a coyote caught in a trap if your using a .22lr? I want to sell the fur so I dont want to do much damage.
|
|
|
|
Post by danf on Dec 7, 2008 22:27:52 GMT -5
Shoot it in the head.
|
|
|
|
Post by danf on Dec 7, 2008 22:32:53 GMT -5
To clarify, shoot it in the head from the side just below the ear, so you don't risk a pass-through and have it cut the hide down the back. I'd use a .22 short loaded with HP's for head shots.
|
|
|
|
Post by jecole360 on Dec 7, 2008 22:33:52 GMT -5
That's what I was thinking but is there a specific spot that would be best, like behind the ear??
|
|
|
|
Post by danf on Dec 7, 2008 22:39:59 GMT -5
Just below the ear
|
|
|
|
Post by jecole360 on Dec 7, 2008 22:54:39 GMT -5
To clarify, shoot it in the head from the side just below the ear, so you don't risk a pass-through and have it cut the hide down the back. I'd use a .22 short loaded with HP's for head shots.[/quote Thanks man! |
|
|
|
Post by hoosier on Dec 8, 2008 22:15:16 GMT -5
listen to danf, he's right. 22 short is plenty out of a handgun for this work too. I usually wait for them to drop their head for a good angle and pop them in the brainpan if they are facing me.
|
|
|
|
Post by jecole360 on Dec 9, 2008 21:51:25 GMT -5
Great advice guy's. I just caught my first double this morning and was able to try out this method. It was very quick and very effective. Thanks again.
p.s
You can see pics in my thread "first double".
|
|
|
|
Post by tickman1961 on Dec 22, 2008 13:34:04 GMT -5
Well done, they look cute hanging beside each other.....
|
|
|
|
Post by lonniephillips on Dec 30, 2008 8:36:54 GMT -5
Be sure to use quality ammo or it won't matter much where you shoot it
|
|
|
|
Post by 76chevy on Dec 30, 2008 14:42:14 GMT -5
in the eye anlged into the center of the brain, no holes in the pelt that way.  |
|
|
|
Post by Decatur on Dec 30, 2008 16:59:30 GMT -5
A small hole in the head doesn't really matter. They don't use that part of the pelt anyways.
|
|
