The recent trend coyote hunting in the US has increased immensely with the population growth of the coyotes themselves.  Killing of commercial animals as well as wild species such as deer and turkey by coyotes is a major issue now.   Many states have generous hunting seasons for coyote with generous bag limits in an attempt to control this varmint’s population explosion.

Coyotes can be very cunning and are a challenge to hunt. They have keen vision, very good hearing and scent detection.    Hunters try to get coyotes to come to him because they are too smart to sneak up on.  Hunters get this done normally with audible calls that simulate a dying rabbit or another coyote.Coyotes can be clever and difficult to get in range.  If everything works out as planned and the coyote offers a shot, they seldom stay still for long.  Getting off a clean shot at a coyote is one of the rewarding challenges a hunter can face. 

In order to help meet the unique challenges of coyote hunting, Nikon created the Nikon Coyote scope.  It is a Nikon Buckmaster with a special Bullet Drop Compensating (BDC) reticle, available camo finishes, and an anti-reflective device (ARD).

The Bullet Drop Compensating reticle is calibrated {to|for} the .223, 55 grain round sighted in at 100 yards or the 22-250, 55 grain bullet zeroed at 200 yards.  The use of the BDC reticle is to compensate for bullet drop beyond the range that you sighted your rifle in at.  The BDC holdover reference circles are large, allowing you to track the coyote accurately even as it continues to walk.

The Nikon Coyote scopes can be ordered in matte black or 2 camo finishes.  The camo will match some of the new camo varmint rifles available in stores, and when combined with full body camo it will defeat the ability of a coyote to spot the hunter.  Matching camo rings are also for sale.

The ARD installs directly onto the objective bell of the scope.  It features a honey-comb pattern that greatly reduces glare off the objective lens that could scare a coyote.  The cool part of it is the shooter cannot see the ARD when peering through the scope.  The shooter always has a clear field of view.

The Nikon Coyote Special scopes come in 3-9×40mm and 4.5-14×40mm.  For shots under 200 yards the 3-9×40mm will be enough magnification.  For shots at 200 yards or further the 4.5-14×40mm will be the better choice.

Non residence of New Brunswick are required to have a licensed guide if they plan on hunting black bear here and you must be at least 16 years of age. In my opinion that’s great as it puts money into the pockets of our local economy.

This works great in a number of ways.

• A non resident black bear hunter possibly gets the experience of a lifetime.
• A black bear guide or outfitter makes a living and of course spends his/her earnings locally.
• The black bear population is controlled so there is a healthy population that is less likely to move into populated areas.

A non resident can purchase a license from a local licensed outfitter or guide, they may also enter into computerized draw.

Note To Non Resident Black Bear Hunters:

• The non resident black bear hunter can only hunt in one Wild Life Management Zone.
• Also the license is not transferable or refundable.
• Only one bear per season

Find the Wild Life Management Zone Map and more info here.

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