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Guided Hunts for Coyotes, Gray Foxes, and Bobcats Southern Arizona has a variety of predators ranging from coyotes and gray fox to bobcats. Predator hunting during the off-season or in between guiding big game hunters is one of our favorite past-times. It is also a good management tool for controlling the predator population in our game areas. We offer guided hunts for these animals which involve coaxing them with a mouth call or electronic caller. Coyotes and foxes mostly fall victim to the call, but on a rare occasion, a bobcat may stalk-in to check out the noise. Be prepared for some excitement and fast shooting when any of these varmints come charging in! Also as a bonus, some hunters can't resist taking a few monster jackrabbits while on their guided predator or varmint hunt.
We offer a 3-day Package Hunt, a Daily Hunt, and a Half-Day hunt. The 3-day package is the best value since it includes meals and accommodations (camping). This is our recommended package because 3 days will increase your odds of tagging a few predators. Daily rate hunts are another option and can be either 1 or 2 full days in duration. Non-resident daily rate hunters will provide their own lodging at a hotel and will meet a guide daily in the field. The closest places to stay will be recommended. Daily hunters must bring a packed lunch and transport themselves to the edge of town where they will be met by the guide and taken a field. We also offer a half-day hunt that starts at sunrise until about 11am. A typical day of predator hunting takes place from about 6am to 11am (which we have found to be the best time for excitement) and resumes after a lunch break until sunset. Face nets, gloves, and full camo are strongly recommended. Camo patterns for the desert hunts should be in the lighter gray/brown shades, such as the number one choice, Natural Gear. Other patterns that seem to work well are Mossy Oak Brush, Outfitter Camo, and King's Desert Shadow. Stay away from the darker camo patterns or the really bright "prairie" varieties. Rifles are preferred for coyotes, since we hunt them in open country and these varmints tend to be wary. Ranges could be anywhere from 40 to 300 yards, but average 100 yards. Centerfire cartridges such as .223, .22-250, .243 or similar cartridges work very well. Bullet choice for centerfire varmint rifles is of personal preference, but we like the polymer tipped or hollow point boat tail bullets. If bringing a buddy, it is a good idea for one hunter to use a shotgun while the other uses a scoped rifle and alternate guns between stands. This allows for both close range shots to be covered with the scatter gun, as well as the long range shots with a rifle. Shotgun shot sizes for predators should be from BB to #4 Buckshot in 3-inch magnum. Hunters must buy a license before meeting. No special tags are needed for gray foxes, coyotes, or bobcats (unless taking a bobcat out of state), only a valid Arizona Hunting License: Non-resident hunting license - $61.25 for 3 days or less, $151.25 over 3 days, all Youth hunter hunting licenses (Residents or Nonresidents under age 19) are $26.50. Resident adult hunting license - $32.25. Seasons: The best time for predator hunting is October through Mid-March. We schedule hunters in between our big game seasons. Predator Hunts usually fill fast, so if you are really interested in a certain date, book early.
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Choose from 1 on 1 or 2 on 1 packages. 1 on 1 means one hunter per guide and 2 on 1 means two hunters per guide. If choosing 2 on 1, you must bring the other hunter to share the guide with. 3-Day Package: The most popular package for non-resident hunters, since 3 days gives the hunter a better chance at tagging a few predators. Hunters are provided with meals and camp accommodations (usually a camp trailer or tents). Three days, three nights provided. We meet in the evening prior to the hunt and break camp about noon on the third day. This package saves the hunter hotel and meal costs. Full Day: during daylight hours with a break for lunch. Sunrise till sunset. Hunters provide their own lodging and meet us at the edge of Tucson each morning. Bring a packed lunch. Half Day: Sunrise till 11am. Hunters provide their own lodging and meet us at the edge of Tucson each morning. A couple consecutive half-day hunts are recommended in order to increase odds for success. A minimum 50% non-refundable deposit is required to book a hunt. The remaining balance is due at least 21 days prior to the hunt. We recommend cancellation insurance for all of our guests. Visit our general info page for more details.
Some Latest Predator Hunting Photos
Predator guide Eliot Anderson did it again!
This coyote was called into 157 yards while junior hunter Michael Feldt took him with his .243
Gerald Good from Virginia used a .22-250 to take this nice male Arizona coyote.
Eliot is a guide for AZ Guided Hunts and had some free time to call in these nice desert critters.
Kelly King and predator guide Pat Feldt with a nice male bobcat. The bobcat came into 15 yards and spooked. It stopped at 138 yards, allowing Kelly to take him with his .223 WSSM.
James Provenzano from California shot this nice female coyote with his .223 at about 120 yards.
Charles Lee with a coyote he shot on the run with his .243
Fred Curlin with a coyote taken with his .223
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