2024 Coyote Cull Winners Announced

There were 134 Coyote Cull entries this year. But with a limit of one entry per hunter for each of the three contest months, many more coyotes were killed by Coyote Cull hunters and trappers than just the entry number. For example, Dustin Kerbow took out five Morgan County yotes during a daytime shotgun hunt. And like we always say, GON’s Coyote Cull is designed to bring awareness and a little incentive during a key time of the year—it’s not just about the numbers.

There are a fewer coyotes nabbing baby turkeys and deer in the Georgia woods right now thanks to the Georgia sportsmen who took part in the 2024 GON Coyote Cull. And we also need to recognize the Coyote Cull sponsors for their generous support this year. Please thank them for stepping up in the only statewide effort in Georgia to minimize the impacts of coyotes, a non-native, invasive species in this state.

The five winners whose names came up in the random drawing, along with the prizes they won, are listed below. All entries in the 2024 Coyote Cull are featured online at GON.com.

• CVA Cascade Varmint Hunter Rifle: Georgia-based CVA stepped up to the plate to provide a rifle for the 2024 Coyote Cull, and the winner is Josh West, of West Georgia Predator Control, who entered with a  Carroll County coyote.

Josh West won the CVA rifle.

The new CVA Cascade Varmint Hunter is tailor-made for the dedicated varmint specialist. Drawing inspiration from CVA’s Cascade Long Range Hunter model, the Cascade VH mirrors precision features, including a medium-heavy barrel contour and a fully-featured stock with a flat, wide forend, and customizable length-of-pull and comb height. Its high-capacity magazine amplifies efficiency for varmint hunting, ensuring more shooting and less loading, all at an affordable price point. Visit bpioutdoors.com/cascade-vh for details. The suggested retail price of the CVA Cascade VH is $900.

• Kopfjäger K800 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Reaper Grip: The winner of the Kopfjäger K800 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Reaper Grip Kit is Leanne Butts, of Leesburg, who entered with a Randolph County coyote.

Leanne Butts, of Leesburg

The Kopfjäger K800 includes an ultra-lightweight tripod and Reaper Grip rest. The tripod weighs just 3.85 pounds and is crafted of carbon-fiber composite material and features 4-level leg extensions with lever locks. The Reaper Grip boasts an adjustable, pivoting grip designed to accommodate both tapered and straight stocks and chassis without allowing recoil movement. The K800 provides 360-degree smooth pan and a tilt range of 109 degrees and is built to handle harsh environments. This prize was provided by Georgia-based Kenzie’s Optics (kenziesoptics.com), and it retails for $599.97.

• Trinity Custom Homes $500 Cash Prize: The winner of the $500 cash prize from Trinity Custom Homes is Eli Luke, of Tiger, who entered with a coyote killed on a Jackson County cattle farm.

Eli Luke, of Tiger

Offering more than 70 customizable home designs, Trinity has helped countless Southerners complete their dream of building a home on their own land. Trinity is a longtime GON advertiser, and Trinity has sponsored Coyote Cull since Day 1. For more info, call 888.818.0278 or visit TrinityCustom.com.

• Leupold BX-1 McKenzie HD 10X42 Binoculars:  The winner of the Leupold binoculars was Nate Moore with his June entry from Meriwether County.

The BX-1 McKenzie HD 10x42mm in Mossy Oak Bottomland was provided by Kenzie’s Optics, with a suggested retail price is $219.99. Visit Kenzie’s at kenziesoptics.com.

• $300 Gift Card At TrapShed.com: Jeff Youngblood, of Hiawassee, will be able to get after even more coyotes after winning the $300 TrapShed.com gift card.

Jeff Youngblood, of Hiawassee

Jeff found a den site in Towns County and took out several pups. TrapShed Supply Co. is a family run business based in north Georgia. TrapShed is committed to honoring the traditions of the trapping community by providing high-quality baits and lures, a full line of trapping supplies, and by giving each customer personalized service through their intuitive online experience and customer-first mentality. Jeff won a $300 gift card for online purchases at TrapShed.com, plus a TrapShed T-shirt and cap. Please visit trapshed.com.