Quoted: I havent been hunting, but a friend is trying to talk me into going coyote hunting and other small varmits. Can you post some info on WA requirements to hunt coyotes and other varmits. Do you eat the meat or do anything with the coyote after you shoot it? Permits required? What area do you guys hunt in?
What is the set up on that rifle? Barrel length? Optics?
Im considering a build similar to yours. Thinking 20inch barrel, 10x optics..... noting set in stone at this time, trying to research it and get input.
Thanks
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All you need in WA for coyote is a hunting lic, season is year-round.
Eat the meat???? No way man- on top of the fact they are scavengers, they're a canine. I've had my share of Dog when I was in Korea
I use a 20" HB Bushy, with 3x9-40 glass mounted on top. I shoot handloads, a 68Gr BTHP charged with 24.5Gr Win 748, CCI Sm rifle primers in once fired Winchester cases. They seem to do the job just fine
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You'll need to learn how to "case" skin the carcass, but Pacific Hide and Fur in Spokane used to par per pelt/ varible on condiiton. It's been so long that I can't recall prices.
Another option is that some of the Indian Reservations will allow you to hunt coyote on the Res, and they have a bounty out on them, the Spokane Res. used to have a $5 per tail bounty.
As always, ask for permission, be aware of your backstop (Especially out on in the desert), practice good safety, take along enough gear to survive out in the boonies, and have fun.