A Great Group of Hunters at Coyote Clinic

Some had already sat through a few predator stands, some had even already put fur on the ground, and others had not yet headed to the field in search of Wile E. and Mr. Bob. But experience level didn't matter when the Coyote Clinic started up Friday evening - we were all there for the same reason: to learn how to get more predators in front of us!

Coyote Clinic was a great success, and there was a great group of hunters and outdoorsmen that attended. I especially enjoy seeing the kids, since they are the future of our shooting sports. Friday evening was the classroom portion of Coyote Clinic, which covered the basics of predator hunting such as scouting, equipment selection, hunting laws, and animal behavior. And there were some great giveaways, as well! We didn't get any pictures of the class portion, but it was a great four hour prep to Saturday, which is when the real fun began.

A short hike to demonstrate proper stand selection, calling demonstrations and calling sequence explanations, accuracy training and snap shooting practice, and a skinning demo were just a few of the events that took place during the Field Day. And what a beautiful sunny day to learn about predator hunting!

Thank you to all of those who attended and helped to make this Coyote Clinic successful and enjoyable. And a special thanks to our sponsors and vendors: Edge by Expedite, Kettle Creek Calls, and Kannah Creek Calls.

Another Coyote Clinic is being planned for March and will probably be held in the Tucson area, so if you missed this one then hopefully I'll see you there!

Here's some of the positive feedback I received:

"Thanks for presenting a great class. In my work, I attend a lot of workshops, meetings, and seminars and would have to say that your clinic was among the best I have attended whether in a professional or recreational setting." - Cy A.

"Wow, exceeded my expectations. Kept the newbies & experienced engaged." - Bob S.

"Glen definitely knows his stuff - he presents very well and covers all bases clearly without repeating himself. I left armed with a lot of new knowledge and better direction on how to increase my success in the field." - Steve D.

Some pictures of the event are below, and if you would like to see the entire photo album then click here. If you are interested in hosting a Coyote Clinic in your area, please email me at rizzoisready@gmail.com.


Proper stand selection is key to getting more fur in front of your gun.


A short little hike to discover and discuss different types of stands and terrain.
(lots of hands in pockets - was it that cold?)


A little bit of the calling demonstration


Ladders are a rarely used but fantastic tool of the predator hunter


Get your hits! Shooting practice is important for those who want to bring home the fur.


Skinning a fox


Coyote Clinic's first father/daughter team - what a great hunting duo!


Predator hunters who are ready for anything!

Predator Xtreme - Skull Cleaning Article

If you are a subscriber to Predator Xtreme magazine, then check out this month's issue for a short article about skull cleaning with beetles, written by me. And if you're not a subscriber, then you need to be! Subscribe here.

And if you want to get started in skull and bone cleaning with dermestid beetles, then there is no better way to get started than to contact Tim Hovey at Dermestid Inc. His colonies are well-priced and well-maintained, and Tim is an encyclopedia of beetle knowledge.

Happy Hunting!

Happy New Year - make it adventurous!

It was -2 degrees at my house in Arizona on New Year's Eve. It was record breaking cold, I heard on the radio. We had 6 inches of snow on the ground but I was warm and toasty inside the house. There was food and drinks on the table, in the oven, on the counter, and in the cupboards - none of it more than just a few steps away. There was my family and lots of friends, and we had a great time.

You know who wasn't invited, though? Mr. Coyote. Turns out he slept under a bush somewhere with a grumbling stomach. The next morning he woke up and went to work trying to secure food in anyway possible. What he really wanted was a fresh rabbit or a little wounded bird, something easy to catch and nice and warm. Maybe he got it, and maybe he didn't, but my point here is that if you were there to entice him with the sounds of wounded prey, then perhaps you'd be adding another pelt to the pile. This time of year is a perfect time to get out and hunt those predators. Make sure to dress to fit the weather conditions and bring preparations for a worst-case scenario, but don't use cold weather as an excuse to sit at home. Remember - you can't kill coyotes from the couch!

Have a Happy New Year, get out and find as much adventure as possible, and may God bless you and your family with health, joy, and success.

Now get out there and put some fur on the ground!