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Post by buckert on Apr 13, 2021 22:23:14 GMT -5
Any recommendations for a good locator call?
I picked up a primos power owl last year. It made good sound but way too quiet. I’m looking for something nice and loud to locate birds. Thanks in advance!
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Apr 14, 2021 5:34:33 GMT -5
It all depends on the turkeys mood for that day. I think the loudest locator call I’ve owned was one that imitates a pileated woodpecker. Crow calls can cover some distance too.
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Apr 14, 2021 7:31:43 GMT -5
Peacock
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Post by Woody Williams on Apr 14, 2021 8:46:39 GMT -5
Truck door slamming...😉
Seriously - I have a ton of crows around my place and the turkeys don’t pay them any never mind. A goose call works....sometimes.
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Post by jman46151 on Apr 14, 2021 9:42:57 GMT -5
Truck door slamming...😉 Seriously - I have a ton of crows around my place and the turkeys don’t pay them any never mind. A goose call works....sometimes. I agree. I've had a crow call for quite a few years and the turkeys don't seen to respond to it like they used to. I think it is because the areas I hunt now have more crows than the areas I used to hunt. |
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Post by oldhoyt on Apr 14, 2021 9:55:52 GMT -5
I see some guys on the internet that use a Harrison Hoot'n Stick with good results. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHs9u-O-0n4I have a crow call that works pretty well too, but you can't just blow it to make a crow sound. You really need to blast several notes to get them to shock gobble. |
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Post by sculver7 on Apr 14, 2021 9:59:26 GMT -5
I have never had luck with any locator calls. I've tried owl hoots, crow calls, etc. I've seen guys have success using them, but I personally never have had success with them.
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Post by esshup on Apr 14, 2021 18:39:37 GMT -5
What about a "horn in a can"?
Or just about 45 min before sunrise yelling loudly "Hey Turkeys, where are you?"
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Post by bullseye69 on Apr 14, 2021 22:00:54 GMT -5
I have used crow calls, goose calls, owl calls, wood pecker calls and a gobbler call, they have all worked but not every time and sometimes not the next day. I've used a hawk call as well. It worked when others wouldn't. What makes them go off one day doesn't the next is beyond me.
I have heard them go off at the sound of thunder even.
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Post by coaldust on Apr 16, 2021 6:59:50 GMT -5
The absolute best locator call in the world is the H.S. STRUT palmer's hoot tube
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Post by stevein on May 2, 2021 10:15:57 GMT -5
For Owl calls I have had good luck with the Primos ?? that is about 4" long with 2 holes in it. You can blow it with no, one, two holes covered and depending on the day any make work. I talk to the owls across the road regular at a distance or 1/4 mile or so. I have called in Barred Owls and Great Horned respond to it.
I tried my voice but I sound like Gomer Pyle.
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