A few weeks back, I took my new Akita (Sayo) for her first hunt on my friends ranch. Sayo is about 2 years old, had almost no previous training, but learns fast.
Originally, we were looking for hogs. But after a while it became obvious none of the tracks or rooting was very fresh. While we were working our way back towards the ranch yard, Sayo stopped, turned east, and stood up on her hind legs for a better view. I guess that's how this dog points. After a few seconds, this coyote bust from cover about 50 yards from us and took off running.
Ranch rules: Kill any coyote you get a chance. I can always come back for more pigs as long as I do.
I'm not very pleased with the shot, since it ruined a nice pelt. But still, it was a standing unsupported shot on a fast-running yote.
Oh - The rifle was a Tikka T3 Lite shooting 150gn .308 Barns Triple shock. (I live right in the middle of condor country.)
Sayo's decided she likes hunting!
Originally, we were looking for hogs. But after a while it became obvious none of the tracks or rooting was very fresh. While we were working our way back towards the ranch yard, Sayo stopped, turned east, and stood up on her hind legs for a better view. I guess that's how this dog points. After a few seconds, this coyote bust from cover about 50 yards from us and took off running.
Ranch rules: Kill any coyote you get a chance. I can always come back for more pigs as long as I do.
I'm not very pleased with the shot, since it ruined a nice pelt. But still, it was a standing unsupported shot on a fast-running yote.
Oh - The rifle was a Tikka T3 Lite shooting 150gn .308 Barns Triple shock. (I live right in the middle of condor country.)
Sayo's decided she likes hunting!
