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Dedicated Coyote Arrow?

Torrent

Torrent

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Am I the only one who carries an odd arrow in the quiver with an el cheapo broadhead for song dogs? Sending a Rage on an expensive FOC arrow seems like a waste to me, so I have a few Wally World specials that follow me around. As long as it groups MoD (minute of dog) at 30-ish yds I'm happy with it.

Am I the only one? What do you guys do??
 
I oftentimes carry a judo tipped arrow in case I see a grouse on stand. Otherwise, I think a coyote or fox by bow would be just as much of a trophy as anything else so I would use my regular broadheads. Mine are COC three blade VAP 150 gr. steel heads that are simple to resharpen so I would just use them if a coyote came by.
 
If I have an arrow that doesn’t group well I “which I do” I have a retired thunderhead on it and I keep it in the quiver for coyote or in case I ever have a situation where a deer is immobilized and I need a point blank mercy kill shot. I’ve never needed it yet, but I always have it when hunting.
 
I haven't, but now I think I will. I picked up some Beman White Box arrows for practice fodder, I can spin a Montec on one for grouse or yotes or skunks or whatever. I've got 5 spots in my quiver so I wouldn't be shorting myself by doing so.
 
I just use my normal arrows since I don’t usually have time to switch, but I like the idea of keeping a mechanical-tipped arrow that doesn’t quite group with my others for such a purpose.
Somewhat related, I have a buddy in another state who deals with problem bears on his deer lease a TON, but you can’t legally hunt/shoot em there. He keeps an arrow that doesn’t match his others just for bears so if mr. green pants finds a dead bear and asks him about, he can say “wasn’t me; that’s not even the brand of arrows I shoot.”
 
All my arrows match, that way I know they all fly the same. :cool:
I usually have a different broadhead (of the same weight) that I'll use on a varmint.
Just the same, coyotes do NOT get a free pass! :mad: I'll switch arrows, if I have time, but if the shot presents itself I'm shooting.
 
I would use my regular arrow on a coyote if one came by. The thought of a sacrificial armadillo arrow appeals to me but part of me says leave them alone in the woods where they belong. They get zero mercy in my yard!
 
NMSbowhunter said:
I would use my regular arrow on a coyote if one came by. The thought of a sacrificial armadillo arrow appeals to me but part of me says leave them alone in the woods where they belong. They get zero mercy in my yard!
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Same for me, I usually will carry a shoot away head or an arrow with a hex head for skwerls, rabbits, coons, etc. A coyote is getting the broadhead on the string when the opportunity presents.
 
BTaylor said:
It's like a pod but better. If you dont know about pods well you're showing your youth. :)
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I remember people using those but was not into bowhunting back then. I would not have used one since with my luck I would have stuck myself with it day one.
 
NMSbowhunter said:
I remember people using those but was not into bowhunting back then. I would not have used one since with my luck I would have stuck myself with it day one.
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I actually just threw out a box full of old pods and 3 unopened bottles medicine that I found in some of Dad's old stuff. Started to take a pic to post and then thought sure as I do that the warden will be knocking on the door. LOL
 
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