O'Neill Ops Podcast 25: The Cal Taylor Project

Published on August 3, 2022
Duration: 146:54

This podcast episode features Cal Taylor, a professional predator control expert, discussing various methods for hunting coyotes. Topics include denning with dogs, aerial hunting, trapping, snaring, and dealing with call-shy coyotes. Taylor emphasizes the importance of location and understanding coyote biology for successful predator control.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Podcast Setup
  2. 05:52O'Neill Ops Podcast Intro
  3. 07:19First Experience with Cal Taylor
  4. 11:08Cal Taylor's Background & Start
  5. 13:35What is "Danning"?
  6. 15:08Eliminating Pups
  7. 17:39Denning Challenges & Finding Dens
  8. 18:31Aerial Den Identification
  9. 19:07Coyote Proximity to Dens
  10. 20:01Factors Causing Den Relocation
  11. 20:56Pup Dispersal & Lifespan
  12. 22:01Yearling Breeding & Pup Births
  13. 22:48Denning Phase Progression
  14. 23:39Job Isn't Done After Pups Fend
  15. 24:13Adult Coyotes Taking Over Pups
  16. 25:17Coyote Behavior: "Always" & "Never"
  17. 25:47Dog Breeds for Denning
  18. 26:47Running Dogs in Packs
  19. 26:51Dog Training for Denning
  20. 27:13Dog's "Safe Place" Issue
  21. 28:24Camo & Mobility in Hunting
  22. 29:38Hunting Setup Philosophy
  23. 30:16Unorthodox Shooting Positions
  24. 31:03Shotgun vs. Rifle for Coyotes
  25. 32:38Rifle Support: Bipods & Sticks
  26. 33:39Hatch Outdoors Bipods
  27. 34:14Importance of Camouflage
  28. 35:04Mindset: High Success Rate Per Set
  29. 36:12Other Predator Control Methods
  30. 37:38Cal's Team & Solo Hunting
  31. 38:15Peak Coyote Hunting Times
  32. 38:54Trapping & Snaring Scenarios
  33. 39:17M44 Cyanide Guns
  34. 40:30Aerial Hunting Explained
  35. 41:42Ground Crew Locating Coyotes
  36. 42:24Contest Hunting vs. Professional Work
  37. 43:59Hunting Public vs. Private Land
  38. 45:05Nevada Hunting Tactics Lesson
  39. 46:11Call Shy Coyotes
  40. 46:47Ideal Hunting Set Scenario
  41. 48:37Locating Coyotes is Key
  42. 49:27Spotting Scope Usage
  43. 50:05Camping to Locate Coyotes
  44. 51:45Using Shoes for Directional Cues
  45. 52:25Early Career Hunting Methods
  46. 53:18Coyote Travel Distances
  47. 54:00Coyote Killing Lambs 7 Miles Away
  48. 55:38Male Coyote Feeding Behavior
  49. 56:00Pup Weaning & Feeding
  50. 56:39Gutting Coyotes for Data
  51. 57:46Coyote Density & Territory Size
  52. 58:02Regional Differences in Coyote Behavior
  53. 58:27South Texas Coyote Population
  54. 59:04GPS Collared Coyote Studies
  55. 60:10Limitations of Coyote Studies
  56. 61:48Expert Data vs. Scientific Studies
  57. 62:16Drawing on Experienced Resources
  58. 64:14Examining Coyote Carcasses
  59. 65:03Habitual Examination of Coyotes
  60. 65:50Rodents Control Coyote Populations
  61. 67:35Determining Litter Size from Fallopian Tubes
  62. 68:38Trends in Litter Size

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