calling sequence

[KING]

quick question for the experts...

when calling what is your typical calling sequence and how long do you call / wait? How long do you stay at one set? Do you call multiple times from the same location?

i have an electronic call which is easy to call continuously if needed, but would like to try mouth calls as it seems more natural...and i never need batteries.

thanks...

[Neighbor_guy]

First let me just say that I am not an Expert, experts get called to testify. I just know what I know.

I was once told that "a dying rabbit does not get a chance to practice his death call, he just does it and dies."

I only use a mouth call, because that is what I was taught. EVERYONE who uses a mouth call sounds different. I could give you my favorite call and explain a sequence and it will sound nothing like I would. E-callers are just that, the same for everyone who uses it. Dont get me wrong they bring in as many dogs as anyone, even more in some cases. But I am not trying to start a debate.

A typical set for me will last 15-20min. Less if they respond quick, more if I am seeing a lot of sign but not much responce, or if there is a lot of open space for sound to carry.

I will call the same area more than once, some guys will not. If I call an area a second time I will not set up in the same location, and will use a differnt call. I also give it at minimum a week or change of moon phase will be better. Sometimes calling at night once and changing to a daytime set will work too, but I prefer night time.

Best thing that I tell everyone is to find someone who can show you. If you cant, get some instructional vidios and practice. My drive to school in the eavning is about 30min or so. I use that time to run a "set" in my head and practice it in the car. I have gotten some strange looks at stop signs, but it works. If you call at home the other people or pets who live there will get a little mental on you. (It can be fairly entertaining to squeek in the dog or cat though.)

[KING]

thx...i called in my golden lab the other day...he was like [PoorWordUsage].

so say you pick a spot...do you call continuously until you see a critter or decide to leave...or do you call for 1,2,5,or 10 min then wait?

[Buckslayer08]

so say you pick a spot...do you call continuously until you see a critter or decide to leave...or do you call for 1,2,5,or 10 min then wait?

I've always thought about it as if I am the rabbit. How long will I be able to scream in agony before I run out of breath? Typically I will call a few minutes and sit quiet for a few minutes. Everyone does it a bit different but thats just what works for me.

[lichen fox]

I like to start with a series of quick screams...when a rabbit is first caught or the critter is trying to catch it the rabbit will let out short screams that end abrubtly...I'll do this...10 screams or so...a couple of times and watch for anything that may have been close by to be coming in...I've shot many a fox just with these first quick blasts, if they are close they come charging in...I've litterally had em in my lap! If I don't see anything I'll start another sequence of screams after about a minute or two of watching...then I'll break off into more of a cry...as the varmint or owl or whatever has the rabbit works on it the rabbit will break into cries...a short one, tailing off slightly, followed by a longer one that tails off longer...I continue with this for about 3 or four minutes, all the time getting quiter...the rabbit is running out of breath....you want to make it sound as natural as possible...If nothings coming I'll take a short break...1 or 2 minutes and start the whole cry-call sequence over....Coyotes and cats usually take a little longer to respond than fox so if I'm hunting an area that I can expect these, I'll usually call one location for 20 - 25 minutes...if I'm just expecting fox I usually call for only 15 minutes and then head a mile or two down the road to the next set-up.

[panfishpounder00]

i generally call for 30 sec. then stop for 30 sec - 1min. then start again, i tends to set up a scene sorta speak, i'll use some yips and barks to emulate a couple of yotes on the kill, them mix in with a cottontail distress, making it sound like a couple a puppies are into bugs bunny. the ki-yi is a very versitle call, as is the distress calls, whether it be a fawn distress or rabbit distress. the main thing you want to keep in mind is, if you know that there are yotes around, dont go bustin in there calling like your 10 miles away! start soft, if its windy then go to a lounder call and instead of setting up upwind, set up in a cross wind, your odds go uo even more, this basically keeps the coyote from circling you and busting you, he has to actually show himself before knowing whare you are. i sit anywhere from 15 -30 min depending what the situation is.

hope this helps