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Deer Calls?
WhistlingBadger:
--- Quote from: Pat B on August 29, 2020, 04:05:15 pm ---Fawn bleats work but most deer that came to a fawn distress call will come in ready to fight so be ready for some fast action.
Years ago I was sitting on the ground with my back against a large red oak. I'd bleat for a few seconds and then wait 10 minutes or so and try again, watching and listening for anything. After about an hour or so I started to get up and move and as soon as I moved I heard her blow and felt a strong blast of air on the back of my neck. (A) I never heard her come up behind at all and I was listening.
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Wow, bet that got your heart rate up! Who's hunting whom?
Pat B:
It took me a few minutes before I could get up. :o
Fox:
Haha that's a great story... So whadya recommend? A bleat can? A grunt? Something else?
jimmi the sammi:
We have purchased "inexpensive" calls at local big box stores and ordered custom calls. Seems like every one has a different sound capability. We like ones that can be "tuned" by moving the rubber band holding the reed in position. You can move the band to create a deeper "old buck" sound or to a higher "young buck" sound. Again the big thing is to be able to have volume without squawking. We have called to bucks out over 100 yards with a loud noise to get their attention then use the softer call to convince them to investigate. Using game calls is another trick in the bag to get close to whatever animal you are hunting. Good luck! Watch some videos from some of the name brand manufacturers to get started.
Fox:
Okay, thanks for the good advice jimmi!
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