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Offline BCB

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Coyote Calls...
« on: February 07, 2014, 08:18:18 AM »
Don't know where to post this so if some moderator sees this and decides I might do better someplace else--move it...

I am looking for an electronic call of some type to use for coyotes...

Doesn't have to be "professional" grade, but would like something that might work a bit...

Maybe one that  could be used for other critters other than coyotes...

Seems like something to do to help pass a few hours during the winter months...

Any opinions on brand names or models or other such info?...

Thanks...BCB

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Re: Coyote Calls...
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2014, 03:14:40 AM »
Have you given thought to making your own ? I built my own from parts bought at radio shack, a big coffee jug found along the road and a speaker that isn't a radio shack one.
http://thunderbucks.com/tbforum/index.php/topic,125.0.html
A MP3 player holds the sounds. the sounds are gotten from Varmint Al's web site and wind river.
We use ours to hunt coyote's and crows.
I have less than $50.00 in my build. been using it for about 4 years with exhalent results. I have also seen a home made thread at Predator masters web site.
 
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Re: Coyote Calls...
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2014, 05:24:53 AM »
Wow, that is truly a very innovative money saver!!!...

I just don't know if I am capable of such feats...

But it sure looks like something to be proud of and show off...

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Re: Coyote Calls...
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2014, 02:27:32 PM »
I use a Fox Pro Spitfire, small unit but works well for me.
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Re: Coyote Calls...
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2014, 02:59:14 AM »
I use a Fox Pro Spitfire, small unit but works well for me.

I am leaning towards FoxPro calls...

I am going to talk to a rep from the company and see what he might suggest for me...

I'm not really sure how much I can use it in PA as we have seasons etc.  Those might be pretty restrictive...

Thanks...BCB

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Re: Coyote Calls...
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2014, 04:50:33 AM »
Take a look at ICOtech varmint calls. Very affordable I got mine from amazon . Had very good reviews. Can't give you any first hand reviews. Haven't had a chance to get out with it.
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Re: Coyote Calls...
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2014, 06:25:07 AM »
I have the Ecotec larger call and I like the sounds. The one coyote I gut while using it ran past me 20 seconds after I blew a challenge howl with a hand call so I didn't get to even use the call before the dog was DRT. The selection and sound quality is "good enough". Not screaming loud but fine for open country. I like how the remote clips onto the main unit for travel/storage.
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Re: Coyote Calls...
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2014, 06:31:56 AM »
I guess it would depend upon your finances - as you can take the less expensive route or go full bore.  If you're just starting out I would recommend looking at a few coyote sites as they usually have a classified section with used models at some decent prices.
http://www.predatormastersforums.com/forums/ubbthreads.php
 
Fox Pro is a well known company and puts out several great products.  Myself, I've been a wildlife technolories guy and upgraded a couple years ago to their MA-21.
http://www.wildlifetech.com/pages/home.htm
 
 

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Re: Coyote Calls...
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2014, 10:22:11 PM »
My home built call can be assembled by a 10 year old. add switch between battery and amp. Plug in the battery to the AMP, plug in sound source (MP3 player) and set volume. Paint the big cup slide amp inside plug in the speaker to amp seal up speaker to one end  add switch to other end closer and screw in place so you can get inside to change the battery.
Ready to hunt coyotes and other critters and less than 75.00 invested in the caller, MP3 players are used for other appiclations.
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Re: Coyote Calls...
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2014, 12:17:17 AM »
I use a Fox Pro Spitfire, small unit but works well for me.

I am leaning towards FoxPro calls...

I am going to talk to a rep from the company and see what he might suggest for me...

I'm not really sure how much I can use it in PA as we have seasons etc.  Those might be pretty restrictive...

Thanks...BCB


I use the Primus Power Dog elec. caller.  It works well with its remote control, and is not that expensive.  In PA, coyote are open all year.

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Re: Coyote Calls...
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2014, 09:31:57 PM »
I too am using an ICOtec GC300 Electric Caller. I have only had one problem with mine and that was one day when I think I had the caller set too far away from me (150 yards, still don't know why I thought I needed it that far away from me) and the remote would not work 100% of the time.

The thing I really like about the ICOtec GC300 is each sound has it's own button. No scrolling through a play list to play the sound I want to play. This is especially important to me when calling late at night under a full moon in low light conditions.

On a recent Coyote Hunt a week or so ago I started each stand with the Female Coyote and Male Coyote tracks. I'd push the female coyote and then the male coyote buttons. The two different howls would alternate and or play together. This really seemed to get the coyotes to respond. I only managed to take one coyote on that trip but it was not the fault of the caller, it was the fault of the shooter.

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Re: Coyote Calls...
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2014, 03:25:06 AM »
What Larry in SD said.
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