E callers

[wildstreak]

Looking for recommendations for an electronic call. Mostly be used for coyotes, however we do have foxes and bobcats. I have been giving the FoxPro fusion some thought but there are just so many makes and models available. Couple that with none of our local stores carry more than a handful of calls and making an informed decision gets difficult, quick.

 

[buckbull]

I really like my primos alpha dog, especially for the price.

 

[mcseal2]

I like any FoxPro with the TX-1000 remote and FoxBang feature. I recommend getting the Foxgrip II also and attaching it to your shooting sticks or bipod for quick adjustments as a predator approaches. I'd probably buy a Shockwave if I was buying today.

I have an Alpha Dog also and while the sounds are great I don't find the remote nearly as user friendly. I end up spending to much time looking at it instead of running it by feel while watching for predators. Just my personal opinion.

 

[tim]

I would like to get one for wolf hunting here in idaho. I don't know anythning about e callers, what should i be looking for.
I am not a tech guy at all, so simple is a good thing for me.

thanks
tim

 

[Ikeepitcold]

I have the Primos Alfa dog and the fox pro. I prefer the Alfa dog.

 

[Colorado Cowboy]

Unfortunately e callers are illegal here in Colorado, so......mouth call it is!

 

[mcseal2]

I would like to get one for wolf hunting here in idaho. I don't know anythning about e callers, what should i be looking for.
I am not a tech guy at all, so simple is a good thing for me.

thanks
tim

I'd probably look at the more compact FoxPro models, Shockwave or smaller. I'm guessing you will be carrying it a lot on your back and while I like the volume of my Prairie Blaster 3 it weighs almost 12lbs. FoxPro's can be customized by places like Allpredatorcalls.com. They can put the sounds you want on it. I would probably get the wolf vocals and prey sounds from larger animals like deer and elk calf, stuff like that. I haven't called wolves so I'm just guessing.

For coyotes I think a prey imitating motion decoy really helps keep their attention off me while I'm getting the gun on a coyote. I think that would be worth considering, I use a Mojo Critter or the one built into my FoxPro.

 

[tim]

I would be packing it in, so weight is an issue, thank you.

 

[nv-hunter]

It's not the best one the make but i got the patriot model this morning under the tree

 

[BrettKoenecke]

Nice. I bought a Turbo Dogg a couple weeks ago and planning to try it out this weekend

 

[tim]

Is the fox pro fusion a good call?

 

[tim]

I reread the thread, thanks.

 

[tim]

I bought the fox pro fusion at lunch today. now I got to learn how to use it.

 

[packer58]

I bought the fox pro fusion at lunch today. now I got to learn how to use it.

You can also purchase sound packages through allpredators.com at a reasonable price once you get familiar with the process. Lightning Jack is hands down my best producer.....

 

[mallardsx2]

I have one of the originals with the TX-1 remote. I still use it 99% of the time and there is absolutely no telling how much stuff I have killed using this call.

I have the Fury with GX-7.

I HATE the over-complicated remote of the GX7.

If it was me, I would get the one I posted at the bottom and never look back.

Electronic calls...KEEP IT SIMPLE. Youll be glad you did.

Dont put 1378 calls on your electronic call either. Thats just silly.

I have killed 99% of the game with 10 calls on that electronic call.

You need the following in an electronic call:

-On/off
-Mute
-Volume up/down
-Channel up / down
-Auxiliary on/off button

Anything more than that is just confusing and unnecessary in my opinion.

Great price right now too...

http://www.cabelas.com/product/hunting/hunting-game-calls/electronic-calls/pc/104791680/c/104725980/sc/104313780/foxpro-patriot-electronic-call/2519383.uts?slotId=6

 

[tim]

Thanks everyone, the main use of this call will be for wolves.
It is funny, no desire for coyotes, but matching wits with a wolf is getting higher on the list. just wish I didn't love snowmobiling so much.

 

[mcseal2]

I actually like the more complicated TX-1000 remote I have. I like the larger screen mainly and the FoxBang feature that hits a kiyi for me when I shoot. I have had it stop a second coyote just long enough I could get a shot, I wouldn't have pulled off my first 4 coyote stand last fall without it. I have quite a few sounds with my call because it came with them but by using my Favorites/Presets folder I keep it manageable. I have 14 sounds in there with pre-set volume levels I use most of the time on stand. I like that so I don't screw up and have my volume on 30 from a howl when I switch to say a bird distress.

My biggest complaint about the Alpha Dogg I also have is the remote. It's just not as easy to use by feel, and I like to keep my eyes watching for coyotes and not on the remote.

 

[mallardsx2]

I do secretly find myself wishing I had that FoxBang system on my call. lol