Western KS Coyote Hunt
FAQ
The dogs used are generally cross breeds of wolfhounds cross bred with greyhounds. This provides bigger bodies, more power, and a bit more resiliency. That being said, purebred, greyhounds are used sometimes
and are fantastic hunters.
To those that think we’re laughing about the coyotes being killed that certainly not the case. For what it’s worth, we love the species do enjoy the hunt and see the dogs work. That is the part that is special and exciting to see. Laughing at a coyote being killed isn’t the objective nor what happens. There are many examples that we do let the coyotes go. But if not, they get sold to local fur buyers.
To those that say, we should just take a gun and blast them, that’s just not what we like to do. As humane as some, would, maybe think that would be, I can tell you that we found a lot of coyotes that have had their legs trapped off, their jaws blown off and holes in their bellies and shoulders, and everywhere else. Just because you’re shooting at it doesn’t mean you always get a killshot. But again I’m not here to say one is right or wrong. I’m just saying that’s not our jam. We love to see the dogs work. That’s the number one focus and these dogs love it.
And yes, I’ve thought about making more videos but honestly there’s so many haters on here. I just wanted to document something that I’ve done growing up with my dad. I don’t need any more drama from all the haters.
For the people wondering about why many farmers want coyotes to be killed, in most cases it’s about protecting their calves more than anything. Coyotes love to eat fresh calves, and can wreak havoc on livestock. And yes, it looks like we’re hunting out in cut stubble with no farms around but I assure you these guys know how to go a long ways when there’s calves around and they will find and take them down.
In regards to do the dogs get injured questions. Sure they do sometimes but they are extremely resilient and honestly it’s pretty rare that we need to go to the vet. The greyhound is incredibly capable of going extremely fast, and monitoring the terrain, without being injured in stubble or fields and rocks, and whatever. Keep in mind stubble usually runs in a straight line so they do the same but when they pick their turns, they pick them at full speed they can process that awfully fast, so being injured in a stubble is, well I don’t think it’s ever happened to us. These dogs will run under a fence at full speed which you never really get used to. It’s just fascinating to see that they could do that.
Do they get bit by coyotes? Yes they do. We do train them to go for the neck and if they’re fighting on the neck, they shouldn’t have that problem. Usually when they get it is because they’re biting on the body or the butt which is usually an untrained dog. It usually takes bit a couple times before you realize they should be on the neck. A powerful dog can and will kill on its own but generally it takes a dog or two to do so.
How long does it take for us to get there once a dog catch him? Usually not very long as we’re often close by. we try to get there as quick as possible and if it all possible we’ll let the coyote go or if they have heard it we will quickly dispatch it. I didn’t show that in the video because I knew I’d probably catch enough heat as is just for posting this thing.
As an avid hunter, I rarely even use guns, mostly bow and arrow or a shotgun for birds. I have no problems with anyone who likes to hunt, whatever their style. I would appreciate the gun hunters on here that do you think we should just use a gun and shoot them to consider that guns are never a clean process either. If you’re hunting birds, you’re gonna wound some birds. if you’re hunting big game with rifles, you’re likely to wound some from time to time if you’re fishing, you’re gonna get hooks and fish and you’re gonna likely kill fish that you didn’t intend to. No method is perfect. But the one thing that is amazing is the experience of the outdoors and seeing these dogs work.
Happy hunting to you all. Thanks for enjoying the video.