New Ohio Coyote Points Series coming September 2025 running through March 2026
Back in 2020, I stumbled into coyote hunting. I told myself I wouldn’t spend a fortune on it — but that didn’t last long. One hunt turned into another, and before I knew it, I was hooked.
A couple of years in, I started figuring things out and dropping more coyotes. Feeling confident, the guys and I entered our first local tournament. We thought we were the Big Dogs after taking 1–2 coyotes in a weekend… until we saw teams rolling in with 20–25 like it was nothing.
That was a wake-up call. Instead of quitting, we trained harder, learned more, upgraded our gear, and came back the next year. We managed six coyotes — a big improvement — but still didn’t place. No glory, no trophies… just more drive to keep going.
Then, in January 2023, I saw a gap in the sport. Not every hunter has thousands of acres to hunt or tens of thousands of dollars in gear. There needed to be a place where average hunters could compete, connect, and still have a real shot at winning. So I launched my first tournament — and people loved it.
In 2025, I decided to take it even further. The Ohio Coyote Sunset Raid Series was born — Ohio’s first-ever season-long coyote hunting points trail. But this isn’t just about competition. It’s about:
Meeting new hunters and building a stronger predator hunting community across Ohio.
Creating a fair and exciting season-long format that gives everyone — from weekend warriors to seasoned pros — a chance to chase the leaderboard.
Giving back to the next generation, because our youth are the future of hunting.
To make that last goal a reality, we’ve officially applied for Non-Profit incorporation in Ohio and are currently working toward 501(c)(3) national non-profit recognition. Our vision is to use these tournaments to fund youth hunting programs, outdoor education, and mentorship opportunities so the skills, values, and traditions of hunting are passed down for generations.
This is more than a tournament. It’s a community. It’s a movement.
And it’s only the beginning.
It’s time to level the playing field. Who’s ready?