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Post by robert93 on Nov 27, 2012 9:45:18 GMT -6
Very new to predator calling and would like to know what types, brands and sound calls everyone on here prefers. I'm starting out small and would like to learn how to use calls before stepping up to an electronic caller.
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Post by krank on Nov 27, 2012 12:44:59 GMT -6
Kind of a loaded question. Some like their electronics and some mouth call. I would tell anybody starting out to just get a mouth call that is a rabbit in distress and go try it. Thats what I would choose if I could only have one thing.
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Post by bigjohn on Nov 27, 2012 18:32:28 GMT -6
Since your new at it,I'd say go with an enclosed reed.They all make about the same sound anare easier to master.Myself,I prefer open reed calls as I can do alot of different sounds with them ,like coyote howls,barks,etc.In all honesty,the quality of the sound is less important than the right setup.If it sounds like food,the coyotes will come,if they are there.
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Post by countrykiller on Nov 27, 2012 20:11:59 GMT -6
hecklin howler and blasting chamber by knight and hale, primos catnip. les johnson calls are good also. I started with the blasting chamber and primos catnip when I first started calling dogs. Easy to use, Like bigjohn said the quality of the sound isnt that important. Takes some practice but as long as your makin a squealing sound they will come in. Wind and a decoy are the most important things in my opinion.
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Post by countrykiller on Nov 27, 2012 20:16:45 GMT -6
when you make your stands stay for 20 min for coyotes. If nothing has come in then move.
For cats stay on a stand for at least 45 min. Cats stalk their prey and take a while to come in.
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Post by krank on Nov 27, 2012 20:21:29 GMT -6
yeah and cats turn around and leave when you stop calling. Back up to the wind, That is the #1 factor in calling. If it is not in your favor then they will smell you a long ways off. Even with cover up and descented clothes, they are gone if they wind you.
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Post by Walleye Joe on Nov 27, 2012 20:39:01 GMT -6
Back up to the wind, That is the #1 factor in calling. I take it you mean keep the wind in your face?
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Post by 76michael on Nov 27, 2012 20:56:36 GMT -6
Dan Tompson red desert howeler, talley hoe great distress call , tweety good distress call ,bill austin howelergreat call
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Post by krank on Nov 27, 2012 20:59:27 GMT -6
Dan Thompson is a good guy and a real experienced caller. I got his howler and his "deems" style rabbit squeeler. Excellent quality at a fair price.
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Post by krank on Nov 27, 2012 21:03:49 GMT -6
Back up to the wind, That is the #1 factor in calling. I take it you mean keep the wind in your face? yup....as best as you can.
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Post by robert93 on Nov 30, 2012 10:06:32 GMT -6
Thanks guys, all of this information reinforces the videos and books/articles I've already read. I'm skeptical about info you buy (ie magazines and videos) because they are biased to sell you something lol. I'm new to this board and predator hunting, I used to trap in high school and hunted all my life and appreciate the help you all have provided me!
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Ratman
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Post by Ratman on Jan 2, 2013 16:52:15 GMT -6
"keep your nose to the wind and your eyes on the skyline"--Del Cue (GOOD STUFF, I couldnt resist!)
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Post by krank on Jan 2, 2013 20:34:24 GMT -6
"keep your nose to the wind and your eyes on the skyline"--Del Cue (GOOD STUFF, I couldnt resist!) Predator calling is a walk in the park compared to dodging Blackfeet.... Del Gue used that same line twice.... Ain't this somethin'? I told my pap and mam I was going to be a mountain man; acted like they was gut-shot. "Make your life go here, son. Here's where the people is. Them mountains is for Indians and wild men." "Mother Gue", I says "the Rocky Mountains is the marrow of the world," and by God, I was right. Keep your nose in the wind and your eye along the skyline." then later Del said..... Which way you headed, Jeremiah? Jeremiah Johnson: Canada, maybe. I hear there is land there a man has never seen. Del Gue: Well, keep your nose in the wind, and your eyes along the skyline. Jeremiah Johnson: I will do that, Del Gue.
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Post by Skeeter on Jan 2, 2013 22:15:47 GMT -6
calling is just like trapping if yer where the animal wants to be anyway all you have to do is not screw it up....other than that i prefer a baby cottentail in destress works well around here and i've caleed in everything from owls and crows to black bear and big cats with them a back up call with a rodent squeek never hurt anything as its saved many hunts where a critter hung up on me just out of range or in the brush.woodpecker or rodent calls work well in aREAS THAT HAve been called alot and the new approach can be just the medicine for callwise critters
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Post by krank on Jan 3, 2013 9:15:59 GMT -6
I was calling this weekend with a rabbit call and was immediately surrounded by birds and then a hawk circled and then 9 donkeys come running up to me. I left.....
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prkrgrp
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Post by prkrgrp on Feb 12, 2013 20:36:13 GMT -6
keep it simple, start out with a close reed distress call they are easy to use just blow on it they will come. pm me I will mail you a free custom call to help get you started.
next, make sure coyotes are in the area, I know this sounds dumb but I have called and filmed with guys who never bothered to check to see if any coyotes were in the area we are calling 2. check the wind, then check the wind and then check it one more time, try to always have the wind in your face, if not set up in a cross wind, where the wind is moving from left to right or visa versa. 3. once your set in no movement, get some video of hunts and watch how the coyote moves its body when its called in this will help you later after you get a 4 or 5 kills. never give up I went 9 months without a a dog and finally got a double and its been a blast ever since. good luck
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