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Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on October 08, 2013, 12:22 PM:

Promised my daughter I'd take her out and show her some coyotes - but NOT kill 'em.

So, got that checked off my list over the weekend.

Proof...

- DAA

Posted by Kelly Jackson (Member # 977) on October 08, 2013, 12:39 PM:

SO is the new Calendar ready???

Real nice Pic's Dave.

Stay after them
Kelly

Posted by trapper2 (Member # 3651) on October 08, 2013, 01:05 PM:

those are great

Posted by TRnCO (Member # 690) on October 08, 2013, 01:19 PM:

that top pic. is killer. It'll be in the top running to make the next calender for sure.

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 08, 2013, 01:42 PM:

Come on Dave.

How do you do it? You have more candid wildlife photos than any normal outdoorsman would have, (casually, accidentally) by far.

What's your secret? A game park, or what? Are you calling these animals, including the deer?

Great photos!

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 08, 2013, 01:50 PM:

By the way, Dave. I had, (still do) the same problem with my daughter.

We had a boat out onJune lake one summer when she was about 6-7. Sat there for a couple hours, Mom Dad son and daughter, dropping bait into 30 feet of water and didn't catch a thing so I said, let's go somewhere else.

Up anchor and reeled in everybody. Shelley complied, and to the surface, (because it wasn't being held under by the barrel sinker) floated a belly up ten inch Rainbow.

Surprised, I reached for for it, and she yelled out: DON'T KILL IT!

I don't know, she won't even squash bugs, where did I go wrong?

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on October 08, 2013, 02:14 PM:

Leonard, the biggest secret, is that it isn't casual or accidental. When I decide to go get pictures of wildlife, I put as much, or more effort and expense into it, as I would to go hunt the same animals. Really, it's usually more effort. For example,I rarely bother with a ghillie to kill coyotes, but use one routinely when trying to get pictures.

I don't just go about my business with my camera gear in the truck and just happen to see these animals. I go well out of my way to get the pictures, on purpose.

I do have a couple spots not far from home that I can sometimes get a picture of a coyote from the truck. And I'll take a stab at them once in awhile and have got some good coyote pics that way. But a lot of them, I'm out there calling, wearing more camo and taking greater pains in setup than I would if I was just going to kill them.

The other secret, is no secret at all - I go where the animals are! Can't get pictures of them if they ain't there.

For the deer pics, I don't mind sharing exactly where I go. Because my chances of drawing the tag aren't going to be effected. And, for that matter, I've had guys who HAVE drawn tags on those areas ask me for specifics on locations and I've gladly shared them. I can't hunt 'em, but if someone else draws out, I'm happy to share my info.

Coyote pics... Ahhhh NOPE. I don't share those locations with anyone. I'm sure you understand!

- DAA

Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on October 08, 2013, 02:15 PM:

P.S...

I have, on multiple occasions, gone out and taken pictures of a coyote, or coyotes, then gone back in a week or two and killed them. Or at least, killed coyotes in the same spots. Never have actually positively identified one as being the same?

- DAA

Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on October 08, 2013, 02:20 PM:

P.P.S...

I have also, gone back and photographed the same animals multiple times over a period of time. Like, mule deer in velvet, then the same exact buck again later in the fall during the rut.

Again, can't be positive with the coyotes, but think I have photographed some of them more than once too. Again, from the same spots, anyway.

- DAA

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 08, 2013, 03:16 PM:

quote:
Coyote pics... Ahhhh NOPE. I don't share those locations with anyone. I'm sure you understand!

Laughed out loud. You are a true "wolfer".

But, it's as I suspected. Way too much for serendipity photography.

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by knockemdown (Member # 3588) on October 08, 2013, 03:56 PM:

Snap 'em with the lens, then cap 'em with the stick. Love it!!!

Posted by Lonny (Member # 19) on October 08, 2013, 05:16 PM:

Fantastic pics Dave.

I hope I'm not sounding soft here, but after seeing thousands of dead coyotes posted in pics on the boards over the years, the live ones make a way better pic.

Thanks for sharing the results.

Posted by Z (Member # 303) on October 08, 2013, 05:19 PM:

Dave haven't you heard of the freedom of information law. Obama and his justice dept. will be after you.

Posted by Dave Allen (Member # 3102) on October 08, 2013, 05:53 PM:

Lonny hit the nail on the head, couldn't agree more with his post.

Posted by jimanaz (Member # 3689) on October 09, 2013, 06:02 AM:

Ahhh, new wallpaper. Thanks, Dave.

Posted by Jay Nistetter (Member # 140) on October 09, 2013, 07:17 AM:

These are great!
As always.

Posted by Jay Nistetter (Member # 140) on October 09, 2013, 07:18 AM:

Sigma 500mm right?

Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on October 09, 2013, 08:12 AM:

Yes Sir.

The cheap one, Sigma 150-500. I hear the 50-500 is sharper, but it's a lot more expensive too.

- DAA

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 09, 2013, 01:07 PM:

That first pic, suitably cropped could make a nice book end for the famous Huntmasters coyote.

Good hunting. El Bee

triva: did you know that Predator Masters used the HM pic on their home page for a short time until I bitched?

Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on October 09, 2013, 03:04 PM:

Leonard, FWIW...

If you ever see any picture of mine, that you'd like to use, it's yours.

- DAA

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 09, 2013, 04:26 PM:

That's extremely generous of you, Dave! I am considering a long overdue upgrade, I will think about it.

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on October 09, 2013, 04:41 PM:

This is one of my personal favorites.

- DAA

Posted by Fur_n_Dirt (Member # 4467) on October 09, 2013, 06:16 PM:

Very nice!

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 09, 2013, 06:48 PM:

That's a good one, for sure! That expression is so special.

Good hunting. El Bee

Posted by TRnCO (Member # 690) on October 09, 2013, 06:51 PM:

calendar in the making. Don't show'em all before I get my new one. I want a few surprises. [Wink]

Posted by Duckdog (Member # 3842) on October 09, 2013, 07:25 PM:

My favorite too Dave. It's been the background on my phone since you first posted it. [Smile]

Posted by Aaron Rhoades (Member # 4234) on October 09, 2013, 08:42 PM:

All of them are awesome but the last one I like the best!

Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on October 10, 2013, 04:13 AM:

Yup, I've got a large canvas print of that one on the wall in front of me right now. Have sold a few copies of it on canvas too.

- DAA

Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on October 10, 2013, 05:56 AM:

Go ahead and quit your day job, you're a freaking' artist!

I have seen photos of a few of Dave's rifles. Works of art! Literally. I certainly own nothing like it, mine are either camo or wood, period. Don't know how he does it, but I am always impressed with this guy. He goes first class.

Good hunting. El Bee

edit: I offered to buy his 17 Predator...turned me down flat [Frown]

[ October 10, 2013, 05:57 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ]

Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on October 13, 2013, 10:18 AM:

Super great looking pictures Dave! Any archery kills this year?

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