Do Squirrel Calls really work? The simple reply is yes. YES, for those who put them into action at the correct times and know the differences in the calls, in addition to performing the calls correctly. As is the case with other species, no call works each and every time, but some calls will work quite often, or at least occasionally. The Squirrel Calls on the market are much better than those offered a few years back. The calls tend to be more accurate (in terms of sound quality and pitch) and tend to get a far better response but be sure you read the instructions carefully before using one for the best results. Here's a few things to know about squirrel calls. Below, we will review a few different calls available today.
SQUIRREL DISTRESS SERIES- use this call first or after a lull in the hunting action. It generates a unique sound, that if coupled with the shaking of some brush, imitates a young squirrel that's been traumatized by some sort of predator. After this short series, listen carefully for the chatter or bark of nearby squirrels. At this point, the call has done it's job and you must stalk the squirrel. Sometimes, the adult squirrels will approach you, but the most of the time they just give their position away and that is when you can stalk them and set up the shot.
THE BARK CALL - To incorporate some variety into your squirrel calling activity utilize the standard Bark Call. This call is also beneficial if you find a "lull" in the normal hunting action. By using this call, the communication line is opened and squirrels will vocalize to let their position be known. Listen for any return calls and head that direction.
THE CUTTING CALL- When squirrels eat nuts, they must first cut the tough, shell of the nut from the meat of the nut with their teeth. This sound is very distinctive and often can lead hunters straight to the source. However, a hunter could have a difficult time imitating this sound. But now there's a cutter call, which may be used to take more than one squirrel out of the same tree. When you shoot the initial squirrel, don't retrieve it but rather, stand still. Then begin using your cutter call. When squirrels hear the crack of a rifle or perhaps the blast of a shotgun, most of the time they aren't conscious of what has happened. But they will be frightened and will run to hide. After they hear that cutting sound made by feeding squirrels, they often will come out of hiding thinking danger has passed and begin to feed again. Using a cutting call, you may bag a limit out of a couple of trees in a short time. Use the same rhythm you hear squirrels make whenever they cut nuts. Remember, if you're hunting a region with soft nuts like white oak acorns or water oak acorns, give the call lightly. But if you're hunting a hickory ridge where they must cut hard to break shells away from the nuts, call louder. As a side note, if you would like save a couple of dollars try grinding the ribbed edges of two quarters together to get a sound close to the cutting noise. This has produced many good outcomes for me personally.. and it only cost me 50 cents.
Squirrel calling enables you to hunt considerably more aggressively than the sitting and waiting method does. You can locate squirrels, stop them from running or climbing, lure them from holes and cause them to come your way. With a few simple calls, you can make things happen to elevate your enjoyment of the sport and bag more squirrels in every trip. For a more thrilling squirrel hunt, give squirrel calling a shot.
SQUIRREL DISTRESS SERIES- use this call first or after a lull in the hunting action. It generates a unique sound, that if coupled with the shaking of some brush, imitates a young squirrel that's been traumatized by some sort of predator. After this short series, listen carefully for the chatter or bark of nearby squirrels. At this point, the call has done it's job and you must stalk the squirrel. Sometimes, the adult squirrels will approach you, but the most of the time they just give their position away and that is when you can stalk them and set up the shot.
THE BARK CALL - To incorporate some variety into your squirrel calling activity utilize the standard Bark Call. This call is also beneficial if you find a "lull" in the normal hunting action. By using this call, the communication line is opened and squirrels will vocalize to let their position be known. Listen for any return calls and head that direction.
THE CUTTING CALL- When squirrels eat nuts, they must first cut the tough, shell of the nut from the meat of the nut with their teeth. This sound is very distinctive and often can lead hunters straight to the source. However, a hunter could have a difficult time imitating this sound. But now there's a cutter call, which may be used to take more than one squirrel out of the same tree. When you shoot the initial squirrel, don't retrieve it but rather, stand still. Then begin using your cutter call. When squirrels hear the crack of a rifle or perhaps the blast of a shotgun, most of the time they aren't conscious of what has happened. But they will be frightened and will run to hide. After they hear that cutting sound made by feeding squirrels, they often will come out of hiding thinking danger has passed and begin to feed again. Using a cutting call, you may bag a limit out of a couple of trees in a short time. Use the same rhythm you hear squirrels make whenever they cut nuts. Remember, if you're hunting a region with soft nuts like white oak acorns or water oak acorns, give the call lightly. But if you're hunting a hickory ridge where they must cut hard to break shells away from the nuts, call louder. As a side note, if you would like save a couple of dollars try grinding the ribbed edges of two quarters together to get a sound close to the cutting noise. This has produced many good outcomes for me personally.. and it only cost me 50 cents.
Squirrel calling enables you to hunt considerably more aggressively than the sitting and waiting method does. You can locate squirrels, stop them from running or climbing, lure them from holes and cause them to come your way. With a few simple calls, you can make things happen to elevate your enjoyment of the sport and bag more squirrels in every trip. For a more thrilling squirrel hunt, give squirrel calling a shot.
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