Coyote Callers..........?
- Thread starter kamlooky
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If you are starting into predator calling, just get a couple of mouth blown calls and go try them out. WAY cheaper than electronic calls, easier to carry, and just as effective. The only advantage to electronic calls is that you can set them up where you aren't, which makes the animals look elsewhere, but we like to hunt in pairs (just because it's fun to have company) so we will take turns calling from fairly good concealment while the other "covers" what we think are the approaches likely to be used.
We started using the cheapest Foxpro electronic caller and it's great. The best thing about them is the coyotes focus on the unit, not you. If possible get one that includes a MOVING wobbler as they do focus on the movement once they come in. Hand callers are nice but now your hands are moving with the call piece plus you don't have both hands on your rifle ready for the shot. Either is nice but the electronics are superior. (My opinion)
Calls freezing is not very hard to prevent. Don't have a lot of electronic experience, but when we have used them, we just bring spare batteries somewhere warm and switch, if necessary, between sets.
the spank
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Planet Earth Wearing My Tinfoil Hat
I run a foxpro crossfire. Seems to be a decent unit. I have 112 sound files on it. It can hold 500. Always works well and I run energizer rechargeables in it. Saves you a bundle in the long run especially hunting in cold temps. Don't know what they sell for nowadays but if memory serves I paid around $250 for it in 2014 or 2015?
With the advent of rechargeable batteries the options are as deep as your pocket book.
From a couple hundie to 1500 hundie for the sooper dooper electronic callers.
Kinda like the ghetto blaster of predator/varmint callers.
Seen some in the EE over the years for decent priced at $200 and upwards.
Good Hunting.
Rob
I have a primos alpha dog and its pretty good but i get just as many hand calling. So i would suggest get a rabbit distress and a fawn distress for spring and thebone i have the best luck with is a rodent distress if they are close they come running.
Yotarunner
CGN Regular
- Location
- Eastern Alberta
any of the primos or foxpro units will get you up and running. despite what the internet will lead you to believe you dont need to spend a pile of money.
I'd say find a deal on a foxpro. Spring for the extra $$ and get the tx-1000 remote for less headache all around.
I wouldn't say you need the external speaker on most models unless you're in the wide open prairies but they make models just for that game too.
I've used mine in extreme cold and they work very well.
I wouldn't say you need the external speaker on most models unless you're in the wide open prairies but they make models just for that game too.
I've used mine in extreme cold and they work very well.
My advice, pick up a distress closed reed and an open reed howler. Add a set of sticks and a seat and your favorite rifle/ shotgun and get after them. Once you know that your hooked on the sport then add a Ecaller ( if you then think its necessary) CT has a primos ki-yi and big dog set on for 29$ you can do any and everything with those two calls. Have fun
Trimmer 905
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Welcome to some great winter and spring hunting when everything else is closed. In spring,you need to remember that hungry Bears will come to distress calls,so,keep your eyes open.
verminaard
CGN Regular
- Location
- SW Bantario
Kerry Carver makes some really good calls.
Im in the best yote country in the world here in southern Sask......Im not a great coyote hunter, just fortunate to have the numbers. The FoxPro Shockwave has made me a better hunter with being able to get sounds away from me and the volume in pumps out. Im not familar with any other calls but Foxpro is well made and customer support is bang on.
