My cousin’s aerial coyote hunting setup

[LittleLebowski]

So. Jealous.


Benelli Super Black Eagle (https://www.brownells.com/firearms/shotguns/semi-auto/super-black-eagle-ii-left-hand-28in-12-gauge-max-5-camo-4-1rd-prod88674.aspx). We have the II and the III. Main difference is III has bigger trigger guard and bolt, so easier to operate with gloves. Has to be left hand eject and has to be inertia driven and extension helps too! Gas driven ones foul after about two shots with wind blowing up barrel and has to be left hand eject, so that the empties go out of plane and not bouncing off the side of my head :D 4 buck is best when we can get it. But 3 inch double aught works pretty good too

88755

[LittleLebowski]

GJM.

[Erick Gelhaus]

In the last Gunsite shotgun class I taught, this March, I had a pilot who flies, on gov't contracts, paid depredators. Using a fixed-wing, like the one shown, the shooter is working out of a door/opening on the left rear and using a left hand eject Benelli semi-auto.

He described the process in detail & then completely crushed my spirit by letting me know he could not take me up on a flight for that. Damnit.

Yeah, I think I'd enjoy that.

Dare I ask what part of the country your cousin flies?

[LittleLebowski]

In the last Gunsite shotgun class I taught, this March, I had a pilot who flies, on gov't contracts, paid depredators. Using a fixed-wing, like the one shown, the shooter is working out of a door/opening on the left rear and using a left hand eject Benelli semi-auto.

He described the process in detail & then completely crushed my spirit by letting me know he could not take me up on a flight for that. Damnit.

Yeah, I think I'd enjoy that.

Dare I ask what part of the country your cousin flies?

North of Casper Wyoming.

[Duces Tecum]

Yeah, I think I'd enjoy that.

Erick,

At a Safari Club convention years ago I think I remember someone saying there are outfitters in Texas that provide this service.


Duces

[Guerrero]

Aren't helicopter hog hunts still a thing?

[RoyGBiv]

Aren't helicopter hog hunts still a thing?

Definitely around here.... aka "Pork Chopper"

[Erick Gelhaus]

The helo hog hunts are well into 4 digits to the left of the decimal an hour. I recall the fixed-wing time was much, much less.

I'll be in WY fairly soon. Looking forward to seeing what it's like.

[okie john]

Aren't helicopter hog hunts still a thing?

Yes, but pay attention to the type of bird. I've seen on other forums that these hunts commonly use a relatively inexpensive type of civilian-operated helicopter that's prone to crashing.

I'm inclined to avoid anything that could be described by the term "inexpensive civilian-operated helicopter."


Okie John

[camsdaddy]

Yes, but pay attention to the type of bird. I've seen on other forums that these hunts commonly use a relatively inexpensive type of civilian-operated helicopter that's prone to crashing.

I'm inclined to avoid anything that could be described by the term "inexpensive civilian-operated helicopter."


Okie John

Helicopters do not glide to the ground when the engines stop

[LittleLebowski]

The helo hog hunts are well into 4 digits to the left of the decimal an hour. I recall the fixed-wing time was much, much less.

I'll be in WY fairly soon. Looking forward to seeing what it's like.

If you like being left alone, it’s a nice place :cool:

[mmc45414]

North of Casper Wyoming.

Any chance your cousin's first name starts with T?...

[LittleLebowski]

Any chance your cousin's first name starts with T?...

None.

[mmc45414]

Yes, but pay attention to the type of bird. I've seen on other forums that these hunts commonly use a relatively inexpensive type of civilian-operated helicopter that's prone to crashing.

I flew in one once, but this boom strike stuff just sounds crazy..
https://youtu.be/Nw5Cmjul4dw

[GJM]

Helicopters do not glide to the ground when the engines stop

Actually, they do, assuming you know what to do with the collective.

It is a close call as to who is in more danger doing predator hunting from the air — the coyote or the flight crew. Flying slow, with lots of maneuvering through your own wake vortices low to the ground, is demanding.

[mmc45414]

None. That woulda been small world stuff there if it was the same guy I know that has a job flying around with shotguns... :cool:

[GJM]

Pretty sure Mas was in a piston helicopter crash while hunting hogs.

[Bio]

So. Jealous.



88755

I'll be honest, based on the title, I'm a little disappointed that it doesn't involve any hungry coyote hurling himself through the air with a catapult in an attempt to catch a road runner.

[Mas]

Pretty sure Mas was in a piston helicopter crash while hunting hogs.

Ayup.

https://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/MassadAyoob/dont-be-afraid-of-flying/

Currently nine years "helicopter crash free."

[Le Français]

Helicopters do not glide to the ground when the engines stop

They can: It’s called autorotating in case you want to learn more.

[Shotgun]

So. Jealous.



88755

Very cool. How slow can that plane safely fly when hunting?

[camsdaddy]

They can: It’s called autorotating in case you want to learn more.

I’m pretty well grounded. I appreciate the info. I will pass on the ride along.