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The next generation…

I get asked a lot, How far will predator calls, and predator calling evolve? Well that’s a real good question.

I like to make the comparison of NASCAR fifteen years ago, and the NASCAR of today. Predator Calling, Predator Calls, and well the whole Predator Hunting industry for that matter, is the hottest thing since sliced bread. I like to think “man” in general has hunted deer since the beginning of time. Ducks for the past few centuries…. Now everyone wants to hunt predators. Predator Hunting is by far the fastest growing aspect of the hunting industry. Companies are quickly changing the way they market to us, as predator hunters… You see it in all the T.V. shows… Everyone wants to do it… The commercials have Predator Hunting based products being tossed at us during almost every turn of the channel. To be a Predator Hunter right now is cool.

How far do I see the sport going? Like I said, that is only determined by the Predator Hunter himself. With so many different aspects of different Genres of Hunters adding their own input and adaptations to the gear we use, who knows.

Turkey hunters bring the comfort and stealth of their traditional gear to the game. A good turkey vest with a seat is super nice when plopping ones backside at the base of a cold wet tree. The camouflage that is essential to fooling a wise old bird, lends itself priceless when calling predators.

Deer Hunters take the scouting aspect of the game to levels that rival the levels needed to pattern that big buck. Trail cams are a phenomenal tool when trying to pattern a coyote’s whereabouts on a chunk of ground you hunt. Scouting plays such the important role in this game. You can’t call predators if there not there…

Waterfowl hunters have brought about a change at how Predator Calls are thought of. No longer are we restricted to that rinky-dink, plastic call you find at the dollar store. Duck and Goose callers have known for a long time if you want Top-end performance out of your calls you have to use acrylic. Acrylic Predator Calls, are Turning the Predator Calling world upside down. Consistency is key, Acrylic is Consistent. Doesn’t matter how cold, how wet, how much you blow, an Acrylic Predator Call performs the same day in and day out. Some of the Nations top predator callers have had some things to say about the next generation of predator calls.


“I hadn't used a closed reed predator call in almost ten years when I first talked to Mike from Pure Predator Calls. I have the tendency to throw myself into hunting, and predator calling was no different. I quickly mastered distress sounds from open reed calls and never looked back. If I had looked I would have seen the evolution of the closed reed predator call as it happened. Wood was opened up and pressure was taken into consideration. Then structure and material was changed this was the birth of the acrylic market. Recently Mike sent me a closed reed DC-1 acrylic predator call he made. Quickly I realized this wasn't my grandfather's predator call. With the ability to change pitch and sound with minimal air pressure I was instantly impressed. The first stand I ever took it out on I called in a big north eastern coyote.”

Brian Downs
The Predator Hunting Talkcast

With that being said, just an update on things at Pure Predator. Times have been busy, lots of new things coming up. The new call the “HR1” has been released. The sound file and Pictures of the call are on the site now. These little calls have been long awaited. They are presently available in clear acrylic, but like all the rest of the calls, if you want something different just ask…The subordinate howler will be out just in time for next season, keep an eye out for that. Pure Predator Calls will be at the World Predator Expo, we are looking forward to seeing all our friends and fellow hunters. I can’t quite let the cat out of the bag, but this season will be extremely busy with running the guide service, filming, and everything else.

Pure Predator Calls has teamed up with some big names in the outdoor industry this year to do some really exciting stuff. I will be sure to post all the new things as they are finalized.

As for hunting, here in Southern Idaho, It’s about another month till game time. I usually like to start when they start picking the winter wheat fields, the coyotes come out to mouse in the hay, and we don’t have to worry about stepping on Rattlesnakes in the middle of the night as much. I will be sure to get any new photos up on the page as soon as they roll in.

And once again, I would like to say thanks to all of the predator hunters out there who have made Pure Predator Calls what it is today.

Michael Plein
Pure Predator Calls
mike@purepredator.com

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Pure Predator Calls Hunting Tips

Where to Hunt?

So you have decided that you want to start hunting coyotes, foxes, bobcats, etc. You think that you are fully prepared and ready to go. You look at your checklist and it reads;

Gun: You're sighted in and have plenty of rounds

Camouflage: You have what will work for your hunting situation

Callers: You have a good selection of different calls

Place to hunt?

You have everything that you need, but don't know of any place that you can hunt. This is where I hope to help you find that place, or even better, places to hunt.

When I first start calling coyotes a couple years back I only knew of one person that would let me hunt his land. After a couple of successful kills on his place I asked if he knew of anyone else that might let me hunt their land. He said that he wasn't sure, but invited my to "coffee" the next morning. Not really knowing what he was talking about I asked for an explanation. He told me that every morning he went to a local store and had his morning coffee. At this store was another dozen or so ranchers/farmers that showed up for their morning coffee. Now I understood.

I showed up the next morning and introduced myself to who was there and explained what I enjoyed doing and almost everyone in the room was eager to tell me of the number of coyotes that they see on a daily basis and wish they had someone to help them out. I left that morning with eight telephone numbers with invites to stop by their places to have a look around.

Next weekend I spent the whole time calling each individual up and stopping by for the tour of their lands. I have since called and killed a lot of coyotes on these ranches/farms. There are even times that I will get a call in the middle of the week from some of them just to let me know that they saw a coyote on their land, even though I am 45 minutes away and there is nothing I can do about it until the weekend.

In conclusion, my tip to you is to try and find the local coffee place if you don't have any other avenues for hunting. I am sure that you will meet a lot of nice people that will gladly allow you to hunt their lands.

James Ramsey,
Colorado

“Put your heart into it..”

I've hunted with lots and lots of different hunters, with an array of experience, one thing I've often noticed is that the new guy to the sport worries too much about sounding "just right."

For example, I've heard too many guys say they listen to "coyote calling great xx" and have practiced trying to mimic that person, and how he sounds. When in reality, there's no perfect single sound for any one area. Cadence.... put a good cadence to a sound and about any sound will work on a coyote. Make the sounds of a rabbit, or whatever animal, that is in dire straights, fighting for its life. I've heard too many guys blow a call, but not put any real drama to it. Don't just wah...wah...wah away, although that will work on occasion. Instead, change pitches, change cadence and change volume and even put some quiver in there by shaking your calling hand as you blow. Living it up!! Don't be afraid of not sounding exactly like a rabbit. The coyote doesn't know the difference. It hears distress, and it doesn't stop to think if it's hearing rabbit, gofer, pig, bird, etc. So don't be afraid of hitting a sour note. There is no such thing.


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Colorado

"Don't get Lost Again!"

It's a source of embarrassment that few nighttime predator callers will admit to... Temporarily losing your gear in the darkness of night. It can happen to any of us, unless you know a trick... Strategic placement of reflective tape on items such as electronic calls, shooting sticks and chairs. The tape is inexpensive and call be purchased at any auto store or auto department at Walmart and K-Mart.

By placing some tape on the antennae of your call, you will always be aware of it's location in the terrain. This is handy while you are scanning for critters and crucial at the end of a stand and you want to re-locate to another spot. No more wasting time or, worse yet, becoming frustrated in front of your hunting peers.

It's also a good idea to place some tape on your shooting sticks and chair so that you can locate your gear after trekking across a field to field a predator that you just shot!

“Tip for the Week”
Andrew Lewand, New Jersey

LET HIM WALK!!!

Have you ever been in what you think is the perfect spot? You get all set up and begin screaming the death cry on your call and after the third series there he is. This big ol' wise dog begins his way to the sound and at 500yds he stops, looks around, lets out a yawn and sits down. Now what? You try everything and he just sits there. My advice is don't try the the I think I can shot! Wait him out and LET HIM WALK. To many people get excited, let the lead fly and educate the coyote I know I have been one of those people. I have learned the coyote left to walk away can be called another day!

“Tip for the Week”
Daryl Sollin, North Dakota

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