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Offline njanear

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Howler Call ?
« on: March 04, 2005, 11:38:08 AM »
I picked up a K & H Coyote calling kit awhile ago.  The little squeaker sounds fine but the EZ Howler sounds like a deer call to me (well, also reminds me of a duck too); it is nowhere near the high pitch shown on the video or recorded at sites such as Varmint Als.  I did "open" the howler and see the reed and such, but don't know where to begin to adjust this.  Anyone out here know what I should look for, how to adjust it, etc.   Thanks in advance...
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« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2005, 04:24:48 AM »
That story sounds like the same noises I had after purchasing a Lohman howler.......couldn't get anything like a howl out of it.  Likely it was my fault though.  Since that call is no longer with me......I now use a Primos "hot dog" and it's real easy for me,, anyway,, to use and make the sounds needed. It also came with a dvd that shows proper use and alot of hunts featuring Randy Anderson.
I know there's many calls out on the market that will make the sounds they're supposed to make...... it just takes alot of practice and the proper placement///pressure of the lips on the reed.
I'm pretty new to this stuff too,,,haven't called any in yet,,,but there isn't a lot of yotes in my area either.  It's the anticipation to see one for me,,and I enjoy just being out in the woods.
Keep practicing and good hunting.
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« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2005, 08:57:07 PM »
nganear,

I'm not familar with your call, But if it's an open reed call with one half of the reed system one side is firm and the other half is plyable. In order to make the sound you want,,, Put it in your lips with a little bite pressure and start to blow, It should sound kinde garbled, as you blow the call tighten your grip on the call to increce the the higher notes. You increse the tension on the reed wwith your teeth. If you still arn't sure you can PM me and we can get togather so i can show you how to make it sound like a yote in love................Joe..............
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« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2005, 04:13:05 AM »
Thanks for the input, guys.  This is one of the tube calls and I think it is probably just how the reed is set in it; I have tried all sorts of blowing and it sounds anywhere from a fawn bleat to a duck 8^).  After reading your posts and other sites, I think I will just put it aside for now and find another howler to try.  Just the other day, I went out to the property with my dad and saw some nice tracks and lots of scat, so time to pick up something else and try to pull in one of those coyotes.

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« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2005, 11:39:47 AM »
One thing I have noticed with alot of these calls is you need to blow pretty hard to get the proper sound . I have a howler that sounds just like a deer grunt until you really blow it .
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2005, 03:40:09 PM »
I use only custom cowhorn howlers. they are very user friendly and give me a lot of versatility. They are easy to use and take very little air . I hunt in subzero temps so the open reeds are great as they don't freeze. I guide for coyote hunting and have seen several different commercial howlers used. I've yet to see one I would buy. I use a buffalo horn howler for wolf hunting and the sounds it makes will make your hair stand on end. :)
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« Reply #6 on: April 14, 2005, 05:49:35 AM »
Over on another forum (I won't mention it here as I don't know if it is against the rules) there is a section devoted to hand calls. Many members there make hand calls and these are definetly of good sound and quality.  I purchased a cowhorn howler form Bearmanric@aol.com which is an open reed call (won't freeze up in cold weather) and it works great.  Again, there are lots of guys there who make calls BearmanRic is one I have experience with.

BTW - they are really a buy for the price they ask for them too.
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