Where to shoot a coyote

[The Baron of Bufflehead]

I found these pics and since I was very surprised at how far forward a coyote's heart/lungs are, I figured I might not be the only one. So here are some pics, for your educational benefit. Note how far farward the shoulder is as well. If you shoot a broadside coyote "behind the leg" like a deer, then the shot is a bit back of where it should be. The true center of the vital is more in line with the foreleg. This might explain why I had so many spinners/runners with the .204 last winter - I was actually aiming too far back and probably getting more liver shots than intended. Hope these are helpful for all...



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[Bardern]

geez Rob I though you were giving out spots to go in the first place! I have been whiffing all winter. I have only seen one since December.

It looks like you have to shoot at the top of the leg for a heart shot?

[kirsch]

Nice post. I have always been shotting just a shade back as well. It hasn't seemed to matter. If it explodes on the inside, my guess is virtually all the organs or toast. Just have to make sure it doesn't expand on the outside via "splash" and this diagram helps that. Thanks for sharing.

[SSCarnage]

Thanks Baron. Was hoping to do more yote hunting this year, and now I know where to shoot!

[Firehunter]

Great info, thanks, never knew how far forward those vitals are.

[jhartwig24]

Wow...as everyone has said. I'm kinda surprised as to how far forward the heart and lungs are. I've always tried to aim just behind the leg as well, just like you would a deer. This is GREAT information! Thanks for posting it up!

[Ne-ILgooser]

It's bye bye time for mr. yote now. Thanks for that post.

[jimfaststeel]

Great post Baron!!

[Cut-um]

Rob, very good info and like many others stated, I would have held behind the shoulder. Good info such as this deserves to find it's way on the "Great Ideas & Posts Forum"...