I did it, I am officially into predatory hunting

[Osage1978]

I have turned them inside out with my 25/06 a lot but seems like my Henry 22 does a fine job on them also.

The 25-06 is my favorite do all caliber just ahead of the lil 243 but the ranges I hunt at these days I've stepped down to the 223, it's cheaper to shoot & handles my needs but if we're going to build another long range coyote/deer rifle 25-06 would be it for sure

 

[kingfish]

Check out the new law for hunting coyotes and hogs
Controlling Nuisance or Damage by Coyotes or Feral Swine

 

[Camo]

Whatever caliber you have ready is the right caliber for coyotes.

If you see one, you shoot it. Can hunt all day, I do better in the am usually.

 

[Camo]

I have a ar15 I built with an 18 inch barrel to be my dedicated coyote rifle. It’s 223 Wylde chamber.

 

[SoonerP226]

coyotes absolutely hates getting shot with a 150 gr SST out of a pre64 Winchester M70 270 Win.

Of course they do. Like all good American varmints, they prefer getting shot with M2 Ball .30-'06.

 

[retrieverman]

Check out the new law for hunting coyotes and hogs
Controlling Nuisance or Damage by Coyotes or Feral Swine

Ok, I would like some clarification from @Jared on this. When it says “with the use of any legal means of take”, is that saying the only legal weapon for coyotes at night is still just a shotgun and #6 shot? Only now you can put a thermal on your shotgun?!?

My brother‘s business is selling night vision and thermals, and he’s selling A BUNCH to Oklahoma guys who are interpreting this that thermals on RIFLES are now legal in OK.

I contacted the game warden in Alfalfa county and didn’t get a response which from past experience (mine and others) wasn’t a surprise.

 

[kingfish]

Ok, I would like some clarification from @Jared on this. When it says “with the use of any legal means of take”, is that saying the only legal weapon for coyotes at night is still just a shotgun and #6 shot? Only now you can put a thermal on your shotgun?!?

My brother‘s business is selling night vision and thermals, and he’s selling A BUNCH to Oklahoma guys who are interpreting this that thermals on RIFLES are now legal in OK.

I contacted the game warden in Alfalfa county and didn’t get a response which from past experience (mine and others) wasn’t a surprise.

Nope, spoke with my area warden. Rifles are a go at night. My old depredation permit specifically said use of rifles was ok. This new law just means you don't have to bother the GW any more for the permit.

 

[retrieverman]

Nope, spoke with my area warden. Rifles are a go at night. My old depredation permit specifically said use of rifles was ok. This new law just means you don't have to bother the GW any more for the permit.

No offense, but I’d rather hear it from a GW myself (preferably the one in Alfalfa county which more than likely isn’t going to happen).

 

[kingfish]

I added a copy of my permit to my reply. It specifically states rifles in the list of authorized devices, but I certainly understand why you would want to hear it for yourself. You can find a list of all OK game wardens phone numbers on the web. Shoot him a text for confirmation. If he won't respond, try another. That way you will have documentation from a state official LEO on your phone.

No offense, but I’d rather hear it from a GW myself (preferably the one in Alfalfa county which more than likely isn’t going to happen).

 

[retrieverman]

I added a copy of my permit to my reply. It specifically states rifles in the list of authorized devices, but I certainly understand why you would want to hear it for yourself. You can find a list of all OK game wardens phone numbers on the web. Shoot him a text for confirmation. If he won't respond, try another. That way you will have documentation from a state official LEO on your phone.

Text was sent and never responded to. I don’t have a thermal right now anyway, so it’s not a huge deal. I would at least expect the guy to answer a “legal” question from a land owner in his county though.