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Are bear calls effective? I would like to hear from you guys on whats effective and whats not. I bought a bear call and it doesnt sound like any real bear vocalization by any means and sounds different than the one on the dvd it came with. it sounds like a buck grunt tube. Would a johnny stewart predator call like rabbit in distress be an idea for luring in a big bruiser? Any info from veteran bear hunters would be great. Its great to have a resource like this site to exchange information.
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check out r and r game calls, nice and raspy bears come to check them out
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that is probly a bear cub squaller you bought. you work your hands at the end of the flex tube. called my first bear in 93 with a Johnny stewart pc 7. Rick
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Are calls effective in fall? My friend was thinking they are generally used only in spring, although we both don't really know (we're just getting into it). If calls are effective this time of year, generally which ones are the types to use?
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Calls are effective at all times. It takes the right bear, at the right time with great conditions. Calling can be very productive.
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anyone ever use a electronic call? if so what sound would work best, I have a foxpro.
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That is what I have and my buddy has. He has the fx3 and I have had others but now have the fury. Most of my time bear hunting has been behind a caller. Our bear stands are 45 mins at the very least and up to 1.5 hrs in some spots. Elec calls are ideal for these long stands. In your area the Blacktail fawn distress produces well
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yeah they work CAMPMEAT called in a couple a month or two ago you can read about it here
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,79108.0.html
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,79032.0.html
and a couple of vids are of calling on in here
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,30467.0.html
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My second year as a bear guide I ran 12 bait stations in Oregon. We would stop at various spots on the way in to the baits and call. That year we had 21 of 23 sucessful hunters and only three bear were taken off the baits. All the others were called in using a hand tuned double reed Jack Rabbit call. When feed is scarce and you are in the right location it is a great way to take bear.
It is also a good thing to use if your berry hole starts to get a little over grown for good shots. A short blast will usually get them to stand up on their hinds for a better look and sniff. Go right through their chest and take out the spine. It's a sweet thing to watch!
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Here is a simple bear call i sell. it is a predator call that i tune Raspy. great for all critter's. this will be a good year for calling i think. use it like you would for coyote but work you hands over the barrel. putting emotion into. make it sound like's something hurt. going slow to fast Wa Wa Wa WA.Rick
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thanks for all the help gentlemen! Im going to give my lil johnny stewart a whirl and maybe the "so called" bear call I bought at sportsmans out too.
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Ive even had em come into pup distress using my howler.
Havent had any luck with bears yet on my spitfire, but I havent used it a ton yet. I like mouth calls too much.
Good luck! Rainshadow/RRcalls have been great for me.
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