re: infared motion detector for coyotes

[Type99]

Hello...

A co-worker told me about using infared motion detectors to shoot coyotes over bait.  He said you can rig one up using a motion detector from a hardware store, some kind of light unit, and a converter in order to run it off batteries.

I must admit, I'm a little sketchy on the details of how to put one of these together.

Has anyone used motion detectors to hunt coyotes?  How do they work?  Are they worth it?

I'd most be most appreciative of the details of how to put one together if they are any good.

Thanks,
Gary

[onecoyote]

Never heard of such a thing. That don't sound like predator hunting to me Infered is illegal to use for hunting in most places I know of, interesting though.

[manofthe45]

Sounds like the security lights on the outside of my house.  Would probably work if you placed a red lens over the lights.  Be sure to check local game laws as this sounds like a major grey area.

[Glanceblamm]

Interesting Principle.
The common automotive type “pocket power Inverter” which is avalible most anywhere(automotive or most discount stores) has a male cigarette lighter plug on one end and a regular 110v receptical on the other end. It is designed for
Input voltage 10.7v to 15v DC
And converts it to
110/120v AC

This will only support a low wattage device such as 95w or slightly higher.

Your Battery terminals would be wired to a female cigarette lighter adapter, which is also readily avalible.

Your inverter would plug in here and the cord of the motion detector to the other end. The motion detector would accept a red bulb, say 40 to 60watt because you are
Only allowed the wattage as said on the inverter and you have No Charging System.

Your Battery would need to be a good one. Say a 12v deep cycle (or marine) that has at least 105amps. 

I do agree with Onecoyote. It probably is Not Legal  and is not predator hunting.
I only posted because it does sound like a good control device in a rural area where
One is losing livestock from chickens on up to sheep or cattle.
Preferably,  you would be in the house or an outbuilding with some comforts avalible To you as you would mainly be watching for the light to come on and to be able to shoot from where you are sitting via a window or such.

[Type99]

Hello...

Thanks for all the advice on this thread.

I had never heard of this until the co-worker told me about it.  After thinking over it, I concur that it does not sound like a sporting proposition.

I reviewed the Maine laws pertaining to coyote hunting, and there is nothing in there obviously that refers to motion detectors, but that doesn't mean it is not illegal...just that I couldn't find it.

Given everything people have said about this, I don't think it is worth the bother, nor does it make alot of sense in our area, where most hunting is done in deep woods.

Thanks,
Gary