Jeff Whitson was born and raised in Menard County, Texas. He has been predator calling since he was very young. He hunted through school and even paid most of his collage bills with selling furr. Jeff learned to call from one of the best Gary Roberson with Burnham Brothers. He started Predator 1 Outdoors in January of 2005 too, so he could spend alot more time doing what he loves. He has called predators from all over South Texas to Colorado. His day job is as a Deputy Sheriff in Menard County. Over the years Jeff has aquired over 60,000 acres to hunt on. Jeff is newly married to Martha Whitson who also participates in Predator 1 Outdoors and can cook a mean meal. Their hunters love it. For further information on hunting Coyote or Bobcat in Menard, Texas drop Jeff a line at predator1outdoors@yahoo.com or visit his website Predator1outdoors.com to schedule your hunt.
Summer in the south for most hunters means either fishing or working on all the honey do projects that went neglected all fall, winter, and spring while we spent our time pursuing those wily coyotes, sly fox, and finicky cats. During this time of year when the days get longer and those dreadful daytime temperatures reach triple digits many dedicated predator callers begin to hang it up and call it quits tell next fall. Unfortunately many of these hunters are missing out on some quality time in the field and some of the best calling during the year. Summer predator calling tactics can be broken down into three main categories time of day, location, and sounds.
Predator Calling Decoys range for elaborate commercial decoys to home made sticks and feathers. We at predator 1 outdoors have found that sometimes the cheapest home made decoy has worked the best. When using decoys in predator calling there are three things to remember, size, action, and location.
It is that time of the month! If you hear that coming from a Predator Hunter and he is not smiling, it is not some new medical oddity, he is meaning it is the full phase of the moon. Each time that sun goes down and it is just as bright when the moon comes up many predator hunters will not even set out in the field.
he weather is turning cold and snow is soon coming. These two factors can make for some great coyote calling. Predator hunting can help fill the void when deer season ends. Not only is it fun and challenging, it can also pay for some gear you.
When approaching your setup be as stealthy as possible. Any noise you make might give you away. The hunt might be over before it begins.
Try to elevate your vantage point, making it easier for you to see in all directions, also making it easier for you to see them comming in.
Try not to setup with heavy cover down wind. when they go down wind on you, kepp your setup so it forces them into the open.
Take it seriously. Use cover scents and take precausions to hide your scent. Coyote, bobcat and foxes have a very keen nose. If they wind you it is over.
As predator hunting becomes more popular, more people are out there calling away. Keep your calling short 10-20 seconds and let them come looking for you.
Make sure you and your gun are up to the challenge. Use enough gun and be sure not to miss. They get educated very quickly.
