Fawn bleat call

[kansasj]

In central Kansas we have had a huge increase in the yote population.  I bowhunt and have noticed frequent coyotes chasing deer, usually adult deer, however a lot of does do not have fawns this fall.  We also currently have almost a non existent rabbit population, probably due to the numerous coyotes.  This is my question.  With the lack of rabbits and the increase in more hunters using the rabbit call to call coyotes do you think perhaps a fawn bleat call would work. Not only because they might be used to it but eliminate the rabbit call which by now they are probably wise to.

[Jim_Ole_Timer]

I would sure try it. Also try what ever natural animal/livestock sounds in the area you hunt. For instance: chickens, ducks, baby pig distress and so on. But I have no experience in your kind of area, so lets see what others say.

[Ron 1]

 im in mi. and  i have used a raspy woodpecker call i did get one (i seen) to come in but i was not far enuff down wind. it came in thru the thickest brush just behind me it seen me first but that is why predater hunting in the mid west is such a challenge. in feb. it starts there breeding season and like deer in the rut they seem to let there gard down a little so matting calls work too.
as to a fawn bleet i would deffenitly try it.any distress call gets there attention. i helped me to keep in mind when calling the yotes are hunting you(the call) and a raccoon is one of there faverites  around my part of the woods. a coon distress works too. good luck and shoot streight.
   rw

[cjclemens]

Also try what ever natural animal/livestock sounds in the area you hunt.

Thats the best thing to do.  I've had luck with a fawn distress call, but I dont bother getting it out until fawns start hitting the ground.  I don't know if its true, but I've always assumed coyotes are smart enough to know when to look for what types of food.  A fawn distress call might sound odd to the coyote if its not time for fawns to be around.
 
Adapting to your environment is the most effective way to call in predators.  As an example, I hunt near a particular farmstead with chickens.  There, mimicking a panicked chicken almost always works.  Another spot I hunt is next door to a decent sized subdivision, so I use a recording of little dogs yapping at eachother.  It seems to make the coyotes think Fido got locked outside. Its all about making your call seem natural in the location of your hunt.
 
If you think of somthing that might work, dont be afraid to give it a try.  Worst case scenario, you learn what doesnt work.  I can't count how many times I've been there before.  Good luck and happy hunting!

[Ladobe]

IMO call sequence has to change with the current situation - time of season, habitat, etc for the best results.   And using distress calls alone means a lot of missed opportunities, whether mouth calls or electronic doodads.   
 
Coyote vocalizations to fit the situation always start my calling sequence no matter what time of the year or habitat, and are often enough alone with no distress call used at all.   The distress calls are saved until after I get a response or don't to the vocalizations, along with them if I get a response, for keeping them coming or to stop them for a shot.   While I agree that matching the local prey is a good start for distress calls, mixing it up by throwing something at them they probably have never heard before can often make the difference between getting a shot and not in hard hunted areas where they have already learned to recognize store bought distress calls.   While I made all my own mouth vocalization and distress calls for around 5 decades, I also used a lot of oddball things to get their attention and get them coming when nothing else was working.   Things like toy Halloween clickers, kazoo's, slide whistles, animal/bird diaphragm cans, etc.   Predators are very curious and will eat almost anything, so don't be afraid to try "anything" within reason.   And don't over call, ever.   Put it out there and then clam up for a few minutes.   If they are coming, let them and don't toot another hoot unless they hang up.   And when you do keep the volume down to further spark their curiosity.   I use lip squeaks (I've brought seen coyotes on the sneak to a stand all the way in with nothing but lip squeaks when the wind was not too heavy).
 
FWIW

[Swift One]

Coyotes and such are hardwired to respond to just about anything that sounds in distress.  I read somewhere that a guy was pulled over on the side of a road once to change a cryng baby's diaper when the cries apparently called in a coyote.  Dont know how true that is but sounds reasonable.
 
Some coyotes though will get used to a certain sound if you use it all the time in the same area.  The fawn bleat should work.  Especially in the spring when the real fawns drop out of mama.  I have used it with some success.

[alleyyooper]

Once the fawns start droppingt up to about mid August the distressed fawn call works real well.
A squalling cat sound works just about any time. Seen a pair of toms going at each other once till the coyote came to break up the pair and ruin the sex drive of one.
    Al