You may find that it is often easier to get permission to coyote hunt. The same landowners that turn you away for big game hunting may not have a problem with you coyote hunting. Many ranchers and landowners have been hit in the wallet by coyotes. The loss of calves, lambs and other livestock are something the modern landowner simply cant afford. Some landowners have even lost family pets. They get a bad taste in their mouth for coyotes and are happy to see us show up on their property. Always let the landowner know when you have coyote hunting success.
The big thing is you just have to ask. We get told no often enough, but we now have some large ranches to hunt, because we asked permission to hunt coyotes. You will find the farther you get from the bigger cities the friendlier landowners are. I am sure it stands to reason the don’t get hassled as much.
It is a good idea to meet with the land owner face to face if possible. This will no doubt make the landowner feel more comfortable. It would also be a good idea not to walk up on their porch with camouflage paint on your face and wearing a ghillie suit. Dress like one of the locals and be friendly. Insure the landowner you will respect his property and notify him if you see something out of place. It is also a good idea to leave them with your name and phone number. This will ease the landowners mind and make him feel more comfortable. Trust me when I say their are a lot of hunters out there that ruin it for the rest of us.
The most important thing to remember is the landowner is doing you a big favor by letting you hunt on his property. Respect their property. If a gate is closed, make sure you close it behind you. If a gate is open don’t close it. If you see something strange like a dead cow, or hole in the fence let them know immediately or better yet fix it if you have the ability. Some of the landowners we know have become great friends.
good post. when I ask and get permission, I will take out a map and sit down with the rancher and mark the boundaries of his property on the map so I can then have a visual on the map, then I go back home and study that property on the map and also on google earth to get a birds eye view and also see what natural landmarks and terrain that property offers
This works well. When we take our maps to the land owner, you almost see their eyes light up, because they know you are serious about what you do and aren’t likely to be trespassing and ticking off their neighbors. They really feel comfortable when you highlight all their boundaries.
does anyone know of any good spots to hunt coyotes in oklahoma or eastern kansas?
I hunt alot of my Coyotes on cotton fields in western Oklahoma. Using a cottontail distress call they come running out of the tree rows. There are plenty of them out here in western Oklahoma and just about all the farmers will have cattle on there wheat field at some point or another and would probably be glad to let you hunt.
Western OK has got plenty of them and around Weatherford Clinton area farmers put either their or someone elses cattle on the wheat fields ad coyotes really go after the young. Most farmers would be happy to let you hunt coyotes.
I agree!
Don’t forget to get the permission in writing! I use a pre-formatted business card as a permission slip. The land owner signs the front and the hunter signs the reverse. Of course it has the standard release of liability. Small enough for your wallet and I keep plenty of extras in my truck.
i live out in north eastern oklahoma and see alot less than i did in mo. idk if its low population or im just rusty?
I’m looking for land owners that i may get permission to hunt but most are worried about liability. Is there a clause that protects land owners from liability? I live in Columbia County,N.Y. and really need to get something together to ease there minds.