Author Topic: Coyote Hunting AAR (Read 1330 times)

Jeff · « **on:** October 17, 2009, 08:04:55 PM »

This trip wasn't so much for coyote hunting as it was recon. We (Spiff and I) went to Hammett and turned north and drove into the hills. it was pretty dry and mostly just desert and sage brush. There were definitly a few places along the drive that might produce coyotes. Since it was so warm we drove on.

In the distance were a bunch of wind mills. I wanted to go check them out so each turn was toward them. They are fricken huge. Way bigger than you think when you see them from I-84. They absolutely dwarf my truck as you'll be able to see.

Right after we left the wind mills we saw some speed goats. These are the closest I've seen to Boise. Food for thought.

We drove over to highway 20 and after a few detours we went back to Mountain Home. All in all a fun day that one day might produce a few coyotes. Maybe even a speed goat.

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agunforeachhand · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2009, 09:01:29 PM »

How far from Boise is the Hammet exit Jeff? Last year we saw a bunch of the speed goats not far from the Truck stop that is halfway between boise and mt.home. I think its black canyon junction.

Those pics of the wind mills are way cool. I didn't realize they were that big.

Also what does AAR mean?

Jeff · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2009, 09:13:54 PM »

Maybe 20 miles past Mountain Home.

Huge. Wow.

After Action Report.

agunforeachhand · « **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2009, 09:16:51 PM »

After Action Report.
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Thanks

carharttfarmer · « **Reply #4 on:** October 17, 2009, 09:36:03 PM »

Quote from: agunforeachhand on October 17, 2009, 09:01:29 PM

How far from Boise is the Hammet exit Jeff? Last year we saw a bunch of the speed goats not far from the Truck stop that is halfway between boise and mt.home. I think its black canyon junction.

Those pics of the wind mills are way cool. I didn't realize they were that big.

Also what does AAR mean?

thats the stage stop black canyon is between caldwell and ontario there seem to be alot of coyotes on squaw buttee this year out side emmett

agunforeachhand · « **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2009, 10:05:31 PM »

Quote from: carharttfarmer on October 17, 2009, 09:36:03 PM

thats the stage stop black canyon is between caldwell and ontario there seem to be alot of coyotes on squaw buttee this year out side emmett

That makes more sense lol I knew I had just seen black canyon and I haven't been towards Mt. Home in awhile. Thanks for the correction carhartt

Nomad · « **Reply #6 on:** October 18, 2009, 06:00:51 AM »

Did you find what you were looking for in the land scape?

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Looks like you had fun.....

Brother dan · « **Reply #7 on:** October 18, 2009, 09:19:45 AM »

Speed goats... hahahahaha...I like it. Yeah those wind mills are huge. A lot bigger then they look from the freeway. Great pictures.

Dan

SEVERED · « **Reply #8 on:** October 18, 2009, 10:08:32 AM »

Those wind mills get even bigger as you get closer to them my dad knows the owner of the property so we have been right next to them and almost got to go inside. I will did through my pictures later and see if I can find the ones I took standing at the base I put a .223 round on one of the bolts that hold them to the ground.

High Wall · « **Reply #9 on:** October 18, 2009, 10:37:23 PM »

Quote from: Brother dan on October 18, 2009, 09:19:45 AM

Speed goats... hahahahaha...I like it.

AKA prairie maggots.

Shortmag · « **Reply #10 on:** October 19, 2009, 10:49:28 AM »

here's one of the engines (turbines?) on a flatbed truck that rolled through my hood a few months ago that i snapped a quick pic of with my cell. you can see the front of a full size ford truck in the back ground just to the left. these things are huge!

SM

Shortmag · « **Reply #11 on:** October 19, 2009, 02:25:05 PM »

Quote from: agunforeachhand on October 17, 2009, 09:01:29 PM

How far from Boise is the Hammet exit Jeff? Last year we saw a bunch of the speed goats not far from the Truck stop that is halfway between boise and mt.home. I think its black canyon junction.

i think you're thinking black's creek. it's just past the rest stop (not the stage stop) leaving boise heading twards mt home. Black canyon (and black canyon dam) are in Emmett.

SM

Spiff · « **Reply #12 on:** October 19, 2009, 03:21:23 PM »

Apparently Suzlon is an India based wind power energy company. Told Jeff when we were there that they probably weren't US owned.

Brother dan · « **Reply #13 on:** October 19, 2009, 04:21:42 PM »

Quote from: Shortmag on October 19, 2009, 02:25:05 PM

i think you're thinking black's creek. it's just past the rest stop (not the stage stop) leaving boise heading twards mt home. Black canyon (and black canyon dam) are in Emmett.

SM

The reservoir by the truck stop (stage stop) is Indian Creek reservoir. and yeah, what shortmag said..Black's creek.

Idaho_Gun_Nut · « **Reply #14 on:** October 19, 2009, 08:44:07 PM »

Nice pics Jeff. I use to see those windmills being hauled on the interstates all the time. It's amazing how many trucks it takes to haul one complete unit, the blades are shipped complete and are the longest piece, the towers come in several sections and the engine on another truck.

Looking forward to some pics of 'yotes soon!

eddymunster · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2009, 09:58:42 AM »

Quote from: Shortmag on October 19, 2009, 10:49:28 AM

here's one of the engines (turbines?) on a flatbed truck that rolled through my hood a few months ago that i snapped a quick pic of with my cell. you can see the front of a full size ford truck in the back ground just to the left. these things are huge!

SM

Dining at Subway Shortmag?

Shortmag · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2009, 10:59:16 AM »

Quote from: eddymunster on October 21, 2009, 09:58:42 AM

Dining at Subway Shortmag?

all the time!

it's not like there are that many other places to eat around here. pizza slut is too greasy and well, i worked at the cafe years ago and haven't eaten there since.

SM

NGO · « **Reply #17 on:** October 22, 2009, 01:50:24 PM »

Quote from: Jeff on October 17, 2009, 08:04:55 PM

Right after we left the wind mills we saw some speed goats. These are the closest I've seen to Boise. Food for thought.

I have seen them closer than that.....

Jeff · « **Reply #18 on:** October 22, 2009, 02:03:45 PM »

Haha. Speed goats taste great. IMO, best game out there.

egress81 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2009, 07:13:53 PM »

next time your over here let me know and I'll make sure theres at least some coyote pics in your AAR.

Jeff · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2009, 01:16:26 AM »

Thanks.

There were no coyotes in the pics because it was too hot. I like it cooler than it was when hunting. Because of that we decided to just recon the area.

Brother dan · « **Reply #21 on:** October 23, 2009, 04:57:23 AM »

Quote from: NGO on October 22, 2009, 01:50:24 PM

I have seen them closer than that.....

Take a drive out to Micron...there are usually herds of them on the east side of the plant (Columbia rd) during the winter and spring months.

Dan

NGO · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2009, 10:00:02 AM »

Maybe later on today I'll do that when I get off work.

I here their are coyotes out that way too.

Maybe next timer Jeff and Spiff can check that out for us.