Coyote Calling Contest Tips- How Calling Contests Work! Part 1

[@tuckerbradshaw2252]

7 years later and still some crazy solid info

[@tknoerle1451]

The only way to NOT gain knowledge from your videos is for anyone to simply NOT watch them, or to NOT pay close attention to all of the details you supply. Thanks for taking the time to make sure these videos are stuffed full of great information, Les.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Tim! :) I'm glad you watched and commented! Have a great day! LJ

[@RICKYCOONHUNTER]

Les your so humble you are the best person on the planet thank you for coming back

[@jeffeager9779]

the first double on coyotes I ever got was on a frozen lake ( lake erie in ohio) was in February, I howled to them off and on for hour and a half and they would answer me back . So I just passionately waited and finally the female came in first , the male was sitting on a frozen pileup of ice, the female got about 150 yrds from male looked back at him gave a short bark the male got up and followed suit towards the female, I thought to myself boy Evan in the animal world the female speaks and the male follows! lol but I learned alot that day watching there behavior and them communicating to each other and it was like a light switch went on, and after that I was a much better coyote hunter. But boy they are a smart animal for sure. And I know you put alot of time in to get where you are now, and alot of coyotes have hit the dirt from information you put out there to help people enjoy this fun sport and just wanted to thank you cause it has helped me alot on the differant styles of calling coyotes.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you for your kind words Jeff! I appreciate it! Great job on your hunt as well and its great that you had the patience to make it all pay off. Its not always about making a bunch of stands or moving onto the next spot. Sometimes one hunt makes the whole day. Good job! Thanks for watching/commenting! LJ

[@gregneville7306]

Less I think you are spot on on comments especially on the locator part, I have been calling since the mid 80 love it as a hobby only done a few small competition. I enjoy your videos

[@dalemoore9537]

Thanks Les, very informative. I have done the same, try and call to locate them and go out next day and do not see a thing, and you know they are there. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Dale! I appreciate you watching and commenting! LJ

[@southdakotacoyotehunter8553]

Great video! You are the best out there hands down. Thanks for sharing your years of experience with us. I have learned a lot from you.

[@aarondraycott4807]

Thats a gem of a video Less. I believe your advice on contests is spot on. I gave up on contest calling years ago as I just felt it took the fun out of the hunt for me. I would be terribly critical of myself for a missed shot or a botched stand. Now I kill the same number of coyotes without paying an entry fee or the added stress of missing one.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Aaron! Your exactly right. I love to compete, dont get me wrong and I miss all of the friendships more than anything. Some great friendships have been made for me in contests and these people are still part of my life after 25 years. That is what was the most rewarding. Thanks again and good luck out there! LJ

[@keithalbrecht4785]

Great info Les, Looking back on my hunts water sources is where I have called more coyotes than where there was no water. Les you are 100% right about that guy locator calling out in the open & all that stuff. All he did was educate coyotes! Thanks Les

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Keith! Thanks for watching and commenting! LJ

[@FORDEVR]

Love the videos and the hunts but this was great. I was taught a lesson on Friday. When you said shoot 100% that really sent the point home. I went to a property that my buddy said had 2 coyotes harassing the family dog that morning. Muskeg and rabbit tracks near by. Set up with decoy yote 30 yrds off bushline and a sat along the bush with a small 3 sided blind for cover. Did a quick rabbit and waited 2 mins then short coyote call. I learned blinds work both ways. When I saw the first one she was 60 yrds running at decoy. When I turned I saw 2 more at 130. She saw me and ran. I was able to stop her and made a nice shot (29lbs) but should have had 2 or 3. Large field but only 130-200 yards to go over hills or hit trees. Lesson learned. No blind or make sure you can see over it / hunt suspected great property with buddy. Make sure round is in chamber. Going back tomorrow. Hope to get my first shotgun coyote tomorrow. What's your biggest yotes weigh? Male and female. If your ever in Alberta look me up.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you FORDEVR! I really appreciate it! It sounds like you are learning as you go and that is great! The biggest coyote that I ever killed was actually in Alberta and he weighed 67 pounds. Big ol Male. I killed one 50+ pounder in Oregon one time as well. Coyotezilla.....! :) I will do a story on the 67 pounder sometime and even the 50+ pounder. Thanks again. LJ

[@FORDEVR]

Everything Outdoors with Les Johnson Well I hunted some Monday and nothing. So determined to get a shotgun coyote I left my .204 behind on the last stand.😔 It was the only one I saw and he winded me. Plus I was in tall grass low on a creek and lost him after 150 yrds. Waited to see where he might show up but only saw him walking back out the way he came in. Moral of story... a rifle shot is better than no "shot". Hope to be out Friday and Sunday. The shotgun will prevail! Lol Would love to see a video of the patterns your getting on paper with the shotgun at 30 and 40 yrds. Thx again!

[@natejackson7492]

Thanks, Les! Great info. I'm just getting serious about predator hunting and appreciate your willingness to share your insight.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Your welcome Nate! I am glad that they are helping you! Thanks for watching and good luck out there! LJ

[@cryptohammer2400]

Great info Les, I love the part about locating and announcing yourself to the coyotes, makes since. You mentioned weather patterns & storms, when is the optimal time to hunt them before, after, during??? Thanks. You always have been one of my favorites and have been watching your shows for years. You will always have my support. God bless

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Gregory! I like to hunt before a storm.....then about 3-4 days after a storm. Coyotes, deer, etc all know a storm is coming due to the pressure change, so they eat more and prepare, but even they do not know how long it will last. So, with that said, I have hunted many times after a storm only to not call many coyotes. But once they use up their reserves from feeding before the storm and the pressure gets back to normal, they will want to eat again. Thanks for watching. LJ

[@erictiry6483]

Thanks Les. I'm just getting into the aspect of coyote hunting. Watching your videos has helped me a lot. Thanks for what you are doing.

[@parker-crew8588]

thanks les, you are still the only caller that will actually give us the real story, your tips and comments have helped me kill more coyotes in those odd places we drive by, and your video along the trail was key in my 1 day kill of 5 coyotes along the blackberry trail.

[@TonyTebbe]

Well done Les. Sincere and solid common sense. I have the exact feelings on locating. Look forward to part 2.

[@garrettjohnson3221]

Tony Tebbe .. this is why I have looked up to him since I was a kid... and same with you since I found you and gunner on KZbin about 7years ago.. thanks Tony

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Tony! LJ

[@jasonpage5872]

Everything Outdoors with Les Johnson If I could pick any two people to h uh nt with it would be Les or Tony. both at the same time would be unreal. if either of you make it to central IL and need some ground let me know!

[@DetourswithFrank]

Hey Les. Thanks so much for all the info. Watching part 2 next. It is because of watching your vids I am getting into Coyote hunting. I am in an area right now in Southern Nevada and the terrain is extremely difficult to see them moving. I am trying to get every advantage I can and these "Tips" videos are AWESOME. Want to come here and help me find some?

[@crushedagave420]

Another Awesome Video Les!!!!! Thank you so much for imparting your vast knowledge on all of us. I am new to coyote hunting and am learning so much from your videos!! Thank you so much!!

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Crushed! Your getting in way above most of the curve of hunters and with your willingness to learn what a person can teach, you will do well! Let it all soak in and if you have to watch it again, do so. Thank you for watching and know that there are 2 more videos on Competitions that I will be releasing soon as well. Thanks again. LJ

[@maxsmith1515]

Great information! There's a lot of stuff out there showing coyotes getting shot, but not nearly as much talking about what it takes to get there. You gave me some stuff to think about on my next hunts for sure.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thats great Max! I appreciate your compliment and I'm glad that it has gotten your mind to reeling! Good luck out there and know that part 2 and part 3 will be up soon. Thanks again! LJ

[@JanVanHoven]

You came up to Conrad,Montana, and showed us how call in coyotes.

[@matthewmcgowan5164]

Great video and packed with info!!! Don't worry about the length on my end!! I just put the ear buds in and listen!!!!

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Matthew! :) There are numerous long ones coming! Including part 2! Thanks for watching and get to calling!! LJ

[@olinbb33]

Great stuff Les. Ever since I called my first red fox with a ruffidawg I've been hooked on calling. You truly are the best in my opinion. Keep killing man.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you olin! Thanks for watching and good luck out there! LJ

[@game2472]

Enjoy watching your videos! Thank you, please come them coming! 👍🏽

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you game! I will do so! Thanks for watching and commenting! LJ

[@theguthardoutdoors1412]

Thank you les for the advice it's hard to call down by lincoln Nebraska. I think it's about there's no pastures or ranches.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

The small acreages are tough to navigate around. Typically if you know of little chunks of timber that are on the properties around lincoln, that is where you are going to find the coyotes. I would sneak close enough to them that you know nothing is inside of them watching you and call these spots right at sundown with not much volume. One coyote a day is better than none. I try not to ever call spots in poor times during the day when I know I can call one out of that spot at sundown. I know they are there, but do not want to call the spot until I know they will come investigate. I agree on being a tough area to call. Lots of traffic and people tend to make it much more difficult. It can be done though. Thanks again for watching and commenting. LJ

[@denisdeschamps8217]

Thanks for the insight on calling coyotes. Now you made me realize what i'm doing wrong. I love your show keep up the good work.

[@codydennison3144]

great video!you should make a video showing how you make some of the sounds with your calls

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Cody, that will be coming in the future! Here is a great video on one of my Pro Staff, Jerry Lannen making sounds on his calls! Excellent demo! facebook.com/1560970980889549/videos/1787786764874635/?story_fbid=1787786764874635&id=1560970980889549 Also, to find out alot more useful info, please check out my Pro Staff Page: facebook.com/LesJohnsonProStaffFanPage/

[@sagebrushwrangler505]

Amazing information. Thank you for sharing what you have learned. You are second to none!

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Wrangler, I am glad that you have been willing to learn and view my videos! Thank you for your nice words and I wish you much success in the future! :) LJ

[@Road95]

This is the best advice I've seen in any vid. Great job and thanks Les

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Road, I appreciate it! LJ

[@nickhalawith7319]

Thanks Les!!! cant wait to emulate your skills on our recently expanded ranch out here in southwest Michigan!!!!

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Nick! Good luck! LJ

[@APACHE529CREWCHIEF]

Les I just signed up for a yote comp for this weekend this is just what I needed

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thats great APACHE! Good luck and shoot straight! Thanks for watching and commenting! LJ

[@APACHE529CREWCHIEF]

Thanks Les.....but where's part two? ;)

[@garrettjohnson3221]

so informative... can't wait for the next

[@ChristopherLaky]

Fantastic information Les! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and stories.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Christopher! I appreciate it and there will be 2 more videos that go with this one. :) I am glad you watched/commented! Have a good day! LJ

[@HeAdChEeSe1983]

Thank you Les. I always glean wisdom off of your videos. I do not think I will locate the coyotes. Do you use decoys? It does not seem like it in the videos. They seem to help distract committed coyotes. Thanks again for the video and answering one of my biggest questions about locating them.

[@mattschindler6741]

Nice vid lots of info,thanks for taking the time to make these so other can learn from the best

[@hunt4fish]

Great stuff lJ, lot of great info there; got to backtrack just to get it in down pat. This is second look for me. tnx

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you hunt4fish! I appreciate you viewing this and hopefully learning! LJ

[@Rucksack57]

Great job! Congratulations. If I get a double I am thrilled. You are the King good job.

[@silersexton1181]

when. Coyotes howled at night les is that a bad thing. I'm hunting coyotes that this time of the year have had a lot of pressure. I do day and night and am struggling. I have a good but of ground, any advice? longer stands, less prey sounds more coyote, stealthier? Hope to hear from ya man, watch all your videos and you're by far one of the best. I hunt in indiana, Southern part. lot of hay fields, pastures and tighter crop fields

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Here is the key siler, if you are calling the same ground all year, these coyotes are totally used to you and your tactics. Your parking in the same spots, walking in to the exact same spots to call, etc. They know you and what you do. Try hunting from a different spot and just howl. One lone howl and then wait 3-4 minutes and howl again. Do no prey sounds. Mix it up. Plus it is breeding season and this is the toughest time to get them to come in. Hang your call up for two weeks and then go out after that. leave them alone. Do you like to be bothered when your with your girlfriend or wife in an intimate moment? Thanks....LJ

[@ItsFateFTW]

always enjoy your content Les keep it brother put your tips and tricks to good use here in New Mexico.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Fate! What part of NM are you in? I will be going down to NM sometime this month but not sure as to when yet. Thanks again! LJ

[@ItsFateFTW]

Everything Outdoors with Les Johnson​ Everything Outdoors with Les Johnson​ I'm located in central N.M Los Lunas just south of Albuquerque. We do alot of predator hunting throughout the state, I've got some decent grounds to call on.... cattle will be birthing soon it's gonna get good ;) when you come out hit me up if you like we'll lay some fur down. Check out my team YT page High Desert Outdoors.

[@HunterDan001]

Pure legend!

[@jgooldy9084]

Thanks for taking the time to do these videos! As a new coyote hunter I have learned a lot, including why that coyote was barking back to me. Someone else educated him, so is he a lost cause for months to come?

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Your welcome Jeff! You can definitely get the coyote at a later date, you just may need to change up your game plan. I like from the middle of Feb until early march the best. Once they are done breeding, they get pretty territorial. Thanks for watching and commenting. LJ

[@ronfultz2097]

great stuff les hurry with the next videos I have a competition in three weeks. by the way if your ever in the kingman Arizona are look me up would love to meet you and if possible make some stands together. my goal in life is too have my own predator hunting show or business.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you Ron! I believe that part 2 just came out this morning! :) I wish you luck on your goal! Thanks for watching and good luck in your competition. LJ

[@williamtarr9758]

another great video les come up to alberta and we'll go for a hunt I have tons of places with lots of coyotes

[@ozark_trapper]

I bought that first DVD of ya's great one.

[@WorkingClassOutdoors]

wow great informative video..thanks!!!!

[@heyjohnson5535]

great video thanks for the info. u opened my eyes up to so much I could of been possibly doing wrong. do u have any diff information about eastern coyotes. I live on my farm in washington pa and I hunt whatever is in season I live to hunt basically. any advice on the eastern species that might not be the same as western coyotes? even if u dont answer me I appreciate the info u already have out there for everyone.

[@MrHorsepower91]

Just out of curiosity... the story you told about the 2 brothers in South Dakota, the big “lean and mean” one wasn’t named James by any chance was he?

[@nielsonnc]

Thank you for making this video!!!!

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Your welcome Nicole! Thank you for taking the time to watch it! LJ

[@cavedweller1959]

Not into comp hunting, but really interesting. Thanks.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thank you for watching and commenting cavedweller! LJ

[@SnailHouseProjects]

when you said that the property that was hunted wrong became the worst property in the contest, does that mean that the next contest that is held in the area that property will be scarred? I know it sounds like a dumb question, but Im fairly new to contests, my sons and I just go out and call for the sport and control.

[@rayg3074]

two thumbs up... ! you get one extra thumbs up as a bonus... :)

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Woot woot! Thank you ray! Thanks for watching and commenting! LJ

[@delbertmorris1032]

great video

[@rkba4923]

I was always taught a "fresh" track had a coyote standing in it (Dead Coyote standing) and a "recent" track didn't. FWIW.

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

I definitely "prefer" that kind of track!!! I lick my finger, and then stick it down in the track and then I know just how fresh it is! :) Thanks for watching and commenting! LJ

[@rkba4923]

lol. Take care Les.

[@clayblakeman6995]

Hey Les Just LeDoux it. I’m Clay and live in Gillette and also cousins to Chris LeDoux not that it matters other than I’ve got some damn good relation. Anywho if you get out this way and have a minute or a couple days I have some really good coyote areas with lots of acres from big ranchers here in N. E. Wyoming. Would like to meet you if you have time in ur travels. Good Luck n B Safe Always….

[@copperheadcrew9851]

job hunting a contest on the 20th of january

[@tommycox9411]

What call do you open with?

[@svensvenson7074]

Thank sir for this video. I really enjoy it. Tell me, can I buy some coyote fur from you? My best Svenn 🇮🇸

[@garrettjohnson3221]

it just kinda sucks that the whole calling world gets the same advice... sometimes I wish it was just you and I talking on the phone 😂

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thanks Garrett! LJ

[@Navajotubeslots007]

Hidden instinct tips rolling in. And LJ is the tip master..

[@tommycox9411]

Thanks lesh.

[@208Brando]

I was at that 99' contest in Elko! Does the last name Stager sound familiar at all?

[@jeradlene1732]

that's quit an accomplishment calling is hard sometimes I called one in last night I called for 2 hours on one stand I was packing up to leave and on showed up at 40 yards I shot em but what's the longest you've sat on a stand

[@everythingoutdoorswithlesj4975]

Thanks Jerad! I've actually been on a stand for well over an hour to kill a coyote. done it numerous times. Patience is one of the biggest keys in success. Thanks for watching and commenting! LJ

[@excusesexcuses1772]

You know Nolan Gardner?

[@Rucksack57]

I have carried a two guns and it is a lot of work. I use a .204 and have a partner who is a shot gunner. Makes life easier. If you have never hunted a Avocado grove. There is no pup die off around Avocado's They don't have do chase there dinner down.

[@rayg3074]

thumbs up

[@georgejensen6787]

You must be a good ol Husker

[@claytonblaylock4602]

Thanks for the story at the end... I have killed coyotes close together. I killed a female first stand of the morning and went down the road and killed small male and went right back past the first coyote and killed a double

[@ضياءالدليمي-و9ك]

good

[@steemerxaxon1643]

I know this is YEARS LATER ..HOWEVER Like my Dad always said THE ACCUSER is ALWAYS the Guilty Bird & OBVIOUSLY ("JEALOUS") & is NOT as good of a Competitor!!!! But WE ALL know who the COYOTE CALLING/KILLING King is & That's ((LES JOHNSON)) Regardless of how EASY & ALOT MORE ways to call/Hunt COYOTES these days

[@TheBlackflyer]

I, I, I , Me , Me , Me Me.

[@markstahovic9226]

Ur a chest Dan tomsom the godfather of calling caught u cheering in a contest that is a fact a proven fact

[@dennyguitarxxcdennis2780]

Poor video and it's bullshit those hunting clubs take over trust me tho when I do my hunt there insignifagant cause I'm a crazy mofo. I assure thel no and stay outsr Mee way

[@darlenegreywolf7330]

Be a real man hunt another man or your own sibs or sons that would interest me seeing that!

[@michaelpalmer937]

what , ..you trying in those teeth for a race horse ! English Mik

[@paulb7334]

Boring