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OK, you guys have really peaked my interest here. Although I'm from Michigan, the only hunting I do is my annual Kansas pheasant trip. While there ain't no varmints here in Michigan other than socialists who aren't on the endangered species (but should be) but nevertheless out of season year around, you have caused me to rethink my personal Christmas present to myself. So here it is:

Given a maximum cost of between $2000 and $2500, what would be the varmint hunter's firearm/scope of choice here and could the same firearm be used to hunt coyote?

Keep in mind that varmints and coyotes would be the only game hunted by this firearm.

Also, if one were to attend this prairie dog extravaganza would shooting of these critters be allowed or is it fishing only? If shooting is allowed, what would be the costs involved once a person from out of state arrived in that town and had obtained lodging? Things like hunting license, guides (if required) etc........

Thank you in advance for any advice you may offer. Have a Merry Christmas guys!

Given a maximum cost of between $2000 and $2500, what would be the varmint hunter's firearm/scope of choice here...

As for me, a Remington 700 BDL, floated bull barrel in .22-250 with a 6x18 Leupold with a sunshade. The holes touch at a hunert with the right loads, (if it ain't too windy).

...and could the same firearm be used to hunt coyote?

Yep.

Should come in at less than $2,000.00 as well.