Post by: LeviD1 on November 24, 2014, 12:02:18 AM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on November 24, 2014, 12:17:11 AM
Post by: AWS on November 24, 2014, 07:54:43 AM
How dedicated are you. Are you going to be hunting coyotes, just a couple outings a year or is this going to be a major part of your hunting. What can you afford, can you buy a $500 dollar caller that might spend most of the year on the shelf when a $100 caller might do everything you want because you are never going to hunt enough to need or learn to how all the bells and whistles will work for you. How important is being able to program your own sounds, do you need a remote. Personally having rechargeable batteries is a pain for me as I hunt for days without ever getting near a place to plug in so mine run on AA's and I keep a couple extra loaded battery holders in my pocket. I can't read without glasses and they are just a pain to where in the field so a remote that I have to scroll through sound just doesn't work for me.
I've hunted with a pro-guide that used mouth calls most of the time and when he needed a e-caller he broke out a Spitfire, it did everything he needed.
I'm not a big FoxPro fan, most don't fit my hunting style BUT they are the name to have now. I suggest to a newbie to get one of the bottom end FoxPro's with a remote, If you get bored or frustrated with coyote hunting before you make it through the learning curve you can set it on the shelf and not be out a lot of money or turn it quickly without much of a loss. Once you've spent sometime out in the field you'll learn what features you need and can use and then spend the money for something that will actually help you put more fur on the boards. My BinL does control work for some farmers in NW WI and used a Western River with a Azden remote conversion for years and a couple of years ago to simplify things went to a FoxPro Spitfire, it works great for him and the farmers are happy.
Things to think about, CS and Reputation, callers are electric and are expected to operate in harsh conditions from AZ desert heat, WA rainforest to ND Polar Expresses. Remotes, , how far do you need, how easy is it to operate. Sound list, how many do you really need and with the factory loaded list work for you or should you order from a place that will custom load a sound list. Things to think about.
I didn't tell you which is the best for you but just gave you some things to think about before your purchase
Post by: Jingles on November 24, 2014, 08:14:42 AM
I have Firestorm and am extremely pleased with it performance and portability and ease of use. I get extremely good remote operation out to at least 60 yards and could probably go further if I decided or thought it needed to be farther away...
Depending on which Fox Pro caller you get, if you get a FoxPro, will depend on just how many sounds come stock but their list of available sounds is huge. With mine it came with 50 sounds and I was able to custom pick the sounds at no additional charge but I got it directly from Fox Pro.
Give the guys at Fox Pro a call and talk to them they are extremely helpful 717-248-2507.
Post by: bearmanric on November 24, 2014, 08:58:28 AM
Post by: LeviD1 on November 24, 2014, 11:00:20 AM
Post by: Bofire on November 24, 2014, 11:05:40 AM
Carl
Post by: huntingfool7 on November 24, 2014, 12:01:09 PM
Post by: HUNTNORTHWEST on November 24, 2014, 12:31:37 PM
Post by: HillSlick on November 24, 2014, 01:52:27 PM
There really are no bad fox pro callers IMHO
"Watch where ya goin, 'member where ya been, that's the way I see it, I'm a simple man"- Charlie Daniels
Post by: jordanramos_79 on November 24, 2014, 01:54:25 PM
Post by: Bofire on November 24, 2014, 02:56:04 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on November 24, 2014, 03:21:40 PM
Coyotes are something I plan on killing, but I also want to use one for cougar and bear while it is still legal. :twocents:
Post by: jordanramos_79 on November 24, 2014, 03:53:22 PM
Post by: Bofire on November 24, 2014, 05:36:11 PM
Carl
Post by: Jerry malbeck on November 24, 2014, 10:07:12 PM
Post by: jordanramos_79 on November 25, 2014, 07:02:13 AM
Post by: Bofire on November 25, 2014, 09:10:31 AM
Post by: jasnt on November 25, 2014, 09:26:44 PM
I want to hear Rainshadows reccomendation for a caller. ;)his recommendation to me was the cs24 FoxPro
Coyotes are something I plan on killing, but I also want to use one for cougar and bear while it is still legal. :twocents:
Post by: FALFire on November 26, 2014, 07:39:00 AM
These two from this past weekend while using the CS24 within about 5 to 7 minutes of calling.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv85%2FFALFire%2FIMG_2530_zpsf79991f7.jpg&hash=a6d8371bdca7d7bf8cfda20b29a6b2090c7baa76)
Post by: Blackjaw on November 26, 2014, 08:24:02 AM
1. you never know when your e-caller may take a dump
2. It is fun to hand call every once in awhile
Post by: Big10gauge on November 26, 2014, 09:16:21 AM
I currently run a FoxPro CS24, it has awesome sound, great battery life and excellent remote range. I also have two Minaska Bandits and an earlier produced Loudmouth caller all worked very well and called lots of dogs for me. The CS24 is the best of the callers I have used. FoxPro = good stuff! :tup: It has never let me down.
These two from this past weekend while using the CS24 within about 5 to 7 minutes of calling.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv85%2FFALFire%2FIMG_2530_zpsf79991f7.jpg&hash=a6d8371bdca7d7bf8cfda20b29a6b2090c7baa76)
Dang Gary, How many guns do you need to knock down a couple of coyotes? :chuckle:
Just buy the best Foxpro can can easily afford
Post by: FALFire on November 26, 2014, 09:48:23 AM
I currently run a FoxPro CS24, it has awesome sound, great battery life and excellent remote range. I also have two Minaska Bandits and an earlier produced Loudmouth caller all worked very well and called lots of dogs for me. The CS24 is the best of the callers I have used. FoxPro = good stuff! :tup: It has never let me down.
These two from this past weekend while using the CS24 within about 5 to 7 minutes of calling.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fv85%2FFALFire%2FIMG_2530_zpsf79991f7.jpg&hash=a6d8371bdca7d7bf8cfda20b29a6b2090c7baa76)
Dang Gary, How many guns do you need to knock down a couple of coyotes? :chuckle:
Just buy the best Foxpro can can easily afford
SIX..... I had already carried out the other 4 before I took the photo! 8) I place'm facing east- west- north and south, I keep two extras just in case I get one sneaking in from above or from the rear.....them's sneaky batstids can come in from any direction and I want to be ready :o
Post by: KenPCPilot on November 26, 2014, 06:26:35 PM
Post by: fast1 on November 26, 2014, 07:47:20 PM
Post by: Threewolves on November 30, 2014, 06:36:57 AM
Anyway, why not just use a hand call? I am back to that although I am thinking of trying another FoxPro shockwave based on others thinking the first was just a lemon, but I need to have a rock solid garenttee that is going to work every time I turn it on. Think about 600 for the unit,100 for battries, plus what ever for decoy, say 800, it should work like it is suppose to every time, my garage door opener does. Yep, a hand call and my old Burham brother compucaller turned down low vs a shockwave(when it works) with the sound going back an forth from each speaker and the sound level going up and down, it has to work though. If it worked you would not wish for anything else of course IMO.
Post by: Toptwo on November 30, 2014, 07:43:24 AM
Post by: JJD on November 30, 2014, 08:36:48 AM
I can spend up to around the $500 mark. I have quite a few coyotes around my property I bought a few months ago. I am just for the most part going to use it up there and a couple times a year other places. The area is wooded and I will be hunting with my bow so I just need the remote to work at about 30-40 yards. I gues you can say I wont be intensely hunting coyotes but I do like quality equipment and willing to spend the money on the good stuff just so I'm happy with it. I want a good sound quality and having it light weight doesnt matter much I only have to pack it about 300 yards. I just want to maybe stick some yotes while I go up there to check my cams.If hunting around your property is your goal and thats about all, I'd buy a decent mouth call, a mouth type squeeker and a decent instructional tape. Often times new guys to the game believe you can call the same place over and over again. Unless your property is in the hundreds of acres catergory, you can hunt a spot once or maybe twice a year "if" conditions are right. They get educated very quickly.
There are more guys out there educating yotes than actually killing them.
Personally, if a was out to thin them out on my property I'd probably ambush them using a night vision scope.
Post by: jasnt on November 30, 2014, 10:23:34 AM
100% correct. I did this at my place when I first started coyote hunting. We have 320 acres and I over called it so bad even very experienced callers haven't been able to call in a coyote here. I've slowly taken out most the older dogs by spot and stalk and night time ambush but still a few older dogs here that are smart as heck! I stopped calling here 3 years ago and some day I'll try it again when that old raspy male finally hits the dirt.I can spend up to around the $500 mark. I have quite a few coyotes around my property I bought a few months ago. I am just for the most part going to use it up there and a couple times a year other places. The area is wooded and I will be hunting with my bow so I just need the remote to work at about 30-40 yards. I gues you can say I wont be intensely hunting coyotes but I do like quality equipment and willing to spend the money on the good stuff just so I'm happy with it. I want a good sound quality and having it light weight doesnt matter much I only have to pack it about 300 yards. I just want to maybe stick some yotes while I go up there to check my cams.If hunting around your property is your goal and thats about all, I'd buy a decent mouth call, a mouth type squeeker and a decent instructional tape. Often times new guys to the game believe you can call the same place over and over again. Unless your property is in the hundreds of acres catergory, you can hunt a spot once or maybe twice a year "if" conditions are right. They get educated very quickly.
There are more guys out there educating yotes than actually killing them.
Personally, if a was out to thin them out on my property I'd probably ambush them using a night vision scope.
Post by: LeviD1 on December 01, 2014, 12:02:48 PM
Post by: Magnum40 on December 01, 2014, 12:25:26 PM
Post by: jasnt on December 01, 2014, 02:26:15 PM
Are there any decent night vision scopes that arent thousands of dollars? Also any recommendations on some mouth calls? I gues I will look into all the options. Its not hundreds of acres, its 30 but there definitely quite a few coyotes in the area. night hunting may be more effective.this could be a thread all in its self. I like my atn Aries 650. Just under $500 its 5x and has a great IR spot light. Not the best picture but a good scope for the price my biggest complaint is it sits high relative to the bore on my rifle. Shoot at all distances and learn the ark. Currently have it mounted on my shotgun. I like it much better on that.
Post by: Payne on December 01, 2014, 09:16:50 PM
Post by: Blackjaw on December 02, 2014, 09:20:28 AM
Post by: jasnt on December 02, 2014, 09:27:25 AM
BearmanRic makes really good hand calls at a reasonable price.+1