Coyote Hunting Info >> Coyote Hunting Tips

First of all, it is imperative to make a difference between lures and scents. In most cases a lure contains food or other foreign ingredients while a scent contains parts of the animals for which it is used for. There are two types of lures and three types of scents.

The first category of lures is called food lures. In most cases these lures contain oils of plants and roots, juices of meats and in some cases fruit extracts. The second category of lures is called curiosity lures. These are odors that animals don’t recognize in their environment. Some examples would be oils of Anise, Cumin and Rodium. The food lures usually aren’t that efficient during the rut ( curiosity lures are recommended during this period ).

The first category of scents is called passion scents which contain urine, hormones as well as pheromone secretions. All these are collected during the period in which the female is in heat. The passion scents should be used as follows: position yourself within 20 yards ( approximately 18 meters ) of your stand and place about 11 drops of scent on the brush or tree trunk and circle the stand by reapplying the same quantity of cents in all directions. Using this method will allow the scent to carry not depending on the direction of the wind. After doing so, you should walk to the stand and apply about 11 drops to a surrounding tree or brush. When you sit in a tree stand you mustn’t place the scent at a sitting high level, with other words, you must keep the scent in such a place where it can be easily detected.

The second category of scents is called natural scents and are taken from the female during the period in which she isn’t in heat. In order to get the proper results, they have to be aged and also preserved for a suitable period of time. The third and last category of scents is called cover scents which usually contain food lure like Pine, Cedar, Sweet Corn and others; although these are very good as lures they also can help covering the human scent.

Here are a few useful lures and scents you might consider buying :

It is a natural attractant used not only by hunters but also by trappers and dog trainers. Highly recommended for predator calling. Like all similar products, this should be used only for animal attraction and not for other purposes such as : an animal deterrent or as a type of repellent.

Used by many professional hunters, these are two of the most efficient food lures available on the market. These two products are used for: coyote, bobcat, badgers and fox. Highly recommended due to the fact that they have proved their efficiency since they were first launched.

These two products are curiosity lures used for coyotes, fox and raccoons. Very attractive to coyote and fox at the flat sets and dirt holes. Considering that these products are freeze proof it means that they are the perfect solution for frosty nights.

This is a highly efficient gland lure. This product contains only selected glands which were aged until they have reached maximum efficiency. It can be used in all seasons due to the fact that it is freeze proof. Gland lures aren’t that easy to find; this is one of the best solutions available on the market.

Useful Websites:

Kishel’s Scents & Lures, Inc. - Animal Scents & Lures for the Big Game Hunter, Trapper, Predator Caller, Photographer , Dog Trainer and Nuisance Control Work.