He talked about using his 10-gauge shotgun to hunt coyotes. I personally shot a 12-gauge model but, if the 10-gauge is your fancy, go for it. ... Any good turkey gun will do as a coyote gun. Coyotes can be rough to bring down, so a gun/load needs to deliver tight, bone-breaking charges.

What is the best shotgun load for coyotes?

The best shot size for coyote hunting is the Number 4 buckshot. The buckshot is a 12-gauge shot with at least 24 pellets. A 2.75-inch buckshot bullet can feature at least 24 of these pellets, while a 3-inch model can have about 40 pellets.

Are turkeys afraid of coyotes?

Coyotes are among the biggest predators for wild turkeys, targeting everything from eggs in nests to adult birds they can capture. ... But generally speaking, predation on wild turkeys is something every hunter and wildlife agency manager has to think about.