Crossbow hunters consider the winter months as the best time to hunt coyotes. For coyotes, warmth and food are scarce during winter. Hunters know that coyotes are looking for a quick meal. They take advantage of the use of their crossbow and calling devices to harvest these creatures. Bowhunters use calls that mimic coyote food sources like rodent, rabbit, or bird sounds. While coyotes are desperate for a meal during the winter, crossbow hunters take advantage of this. Some bowhunters even use coyote calling devices during the coyote mating season. Breeding season starts around late January to February. Those months are still within the winter season. Use distress calls to attract coyotes Bowhunters use coyote howls to attract other coyotes. Once coyotes are within the range of the crossbow hunters, the hunters go in for their shot. Introduce the coyote into your area through howling or calling a distress sound of prey for about 10-15 minutes. The sounds trigger the coyote to search for their potential meal. Some bowhunters also use pup distress calls to spike the curiosity of the coyote. You can combine the distress calls and mating howls in one setup. The success rate is greater when the reactions of the coyotes occur in one sitting. Get the right crossbow and protective clothing A crossbow is a better option than the traditional bow because it requires lesser effort to pull the trigger. Crossbows help you stay in the game despite the deep freeze. Keep in mind that you need accurate shot placement, tracking skills, and sharp broadheads too. Make sure you have thick hunting clothes to avoid frostbite because the winter can knock off your accuracy. Stay warm and dry as much as possible to keep away from frostbite. Avoid denim, cotton, or any clothing that soaks up moisture, and consider waterproof footwear and coats your allies too. Prepare your crossbow too. You don’t want to hunt with a jammed crossbow. Clean your weapon beforehand, and check any broken parts.