You can unlock the secrets of year-round predator hunting success with the second edition of Andrew Lewand's definitive guide, Coyotes by the Calendar. This masterwork is arguably the most essential book for any serious predator hunter’s library, providing a precise, month-by-month blueprint for understanding coyote behavior and selecting the most effective calling sequences for every phase of their life cycle. By aligning your hunting strategies with the biological and ecological realities of coyote life, you transform your time in the field from speculative wandering into strategic, high-percentage hunting.
This extensively updated second edition offers more than just theory; it features expanded life cycle insights and brand-new, proven sound sequences contributed by some of the industry’s most successful predator hunters. Each chapter corresponds to a specific calendar month, detailing exactly what is happening in the coyote world—from breeding and denning to dispersal and winter foraging—and provides the definitive answer to the hunter's most frequent question: "What sounds are working right now?" Whether you are a beginner looking to build a foundation or an expert refining your seasonal tactics, this book provides the comprehensive knowledge needed to consistently bring predators into your crosshairs.
- Provides a comprehensive, month-by-month guide to understanding coyote ecology and behavior
- Features expanded insights into coyote life cycles, updated for the latest trends in predator calling
- Includes proven sound sequences and tactics from industry-leading predator hunters
- Delivers actionable, seasonal answers on which calling sounds perform best at specific times of the year
Key Benefits:
- Expert-Validated Tactics: Unlike generic hunting manuals, this guide compiles the field-tested expertise of top-tier predator hunters, giving you direct access to the specific sound sequences that are currently proving successful in the field.
- Strategic Seasonal Alignment: The book moves beyond basic "rabbit-in-distress" calling, teaching you to adapt your vocalizations to the coyote’s changing biology throughout the entire year, which is the hallmark of truly successful predator management.
- Comprehensive Life-Cycle Understanding: By learning the "why" behind coyote movements—such as mating, pup-rearing, and dispersal—you can anticipate their actions and place yourself in the right stand at the right time.
- Authoritative Predator Lore: Andrew Lewand synthesizes years of predator hunting data into an easy-to-read, actionable format that serves as a permanent reference guide for your evolving hunting career.
Technical Specifications:
- Author: Andrew Lewand
- Title: Coyotes by the Calendar: A Monthly Guide to Calling Coyotes
- Edition: 2nd Edition (Updated & Enhanced)
- Format: Paperback - 128 pages
- Primary Focus: Predator Hunting, Coyote Biology, and Seasonal Calling Tactics
- Key Content: Monthly Hunting Strategies, Life Cycle Analysis, and Pro-Level Sound Sequences
- Target Audience: Predator Hunters, Wildlife Enthusiasts, and Sportsmen
Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q: How does this book help me decide which calling sounds to use?
A: The book is structured around the calendar year. Each chapter assigned to a specific month explains the current biological "phase" of the coyote (such as mating, denning, or pup independence). Based on that phase, it tells you exactly which vocalizations and distress sounds are most effective at that specific time, taking the guesswork out of your stand setups.
Q: Is this 2nd Edition significantly different from the first?
A: Yes. The 2nd Edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded to include the latest hunting trends and calling techniques. It includes significantly more detailed life-cycle information and features an entirely new collection of proven sound sequences provided by some of the most respected predator hunters in the industry today.
