Coyote Calling Contest | Sandhills Cattle

2025 Coyote Calling Contest

January 18th was our Third Annual Coyote Calling Contest; although we did get yet another round of frigid temperatures, the contest went off without a hitch. With a high of another freezing weekend, we managed to wrangle in some teams to compete in the cold. After all the entries were taken, the rules were read, and the teams took off to face the cold. A total of 46 coyotes were checked in, with the largest coyote weighing in at 36.8 pounds and the smallest weighing 11 pounds. Brad Kelly, Dallas McCarville and youth hunter Ray Warren ended the day with 8 dogs and came away as this years winners. We promoted predator control in a fun and competitive way, and we are very thankful for all those who participated. We are looking forward to next year's event and hoping the fourth try will be the charm for some nice weather!

You do not have to be a member to participate. Online entries and payments are accepted.

Rules & Registration

● Coyotes must be timed stamped at the time of kill. We will not accept frozen or skinned coyotes. (In the video, the coyotes must be thoroughly shaken to prove they are a fresh kill, and a time stamp with another phone must be included in the video.)

● The contest will begin Friday at 6 P.M. CST and ends Saturday at 6 PM CST. If the coyotes are not checked in by 6:00 P.M. CST at the Sandhills Corral, the team will be disqualified.

● Results will be held at the same location on Saturday, January 18th, at 6 PM. All Coyotes must be checked in by 6 P.M. CST.

● Hunters can hunt in any county they have permission to hunt in Nebraska.

● Raffle items will be available to look at during check-in and will be raffled off around 6:15 P.M. after the contest results.

● Contestants must have permission to hunt on land.

● No shooting from the road.

● No use of artificial light (Spotlighting).

● The use of thermal and night vision is accepted.

● Non-residential hunters must provide a copy of their small game permit at the time of registration.

● All entry fees must be paid before the start of the competition.

● Coyotes must be checked in before the end of the competition. Awards & Cash Prizes will be granted to the team with the most coyotes killed, and then we will pay the next two spots.

● The weight of total coyotes will determine tie-breakers.

● Photos will be taken of each team and their catch.

● Teams of 2 individuals; a third can be added but must be 16 years or younger

● Gunshot only, no use of dogs or trapping.

● Skinned coyotes will NOT be accepted.

● Any rule breaks will result in disqualification from the competition.

● The side pot for the largest & smallest coyote will be awarded as well. $10 per team for the side pot.

● The SCA will take a partial amount from each entry to cover the costs and expenses of hosting the contest.