calling volume

crazedK · 10-18-2003, 01:55 AM

Hello fellow waterfowlers. I was wondering if any veteran hunters could give me some tips on calling volume? What is too loud? Is there a too loud? Ive been hunting for about 3 years and am just getting into calling. any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot. - Cale Ayers

drgildy · 10-19-2003, 12:53 PM

If it is a calm, windless day I use a low volume call at all distances. If it is windy and you know that the sound is not going to be heard except downwind I use a loud call. Then when they get in to about 100 to 150 yards I switch to a softer call. This has been working for me for the last 50 years. I have many calls but for the soft but ducky sounds I use a Mallardtone or an old Lohman which are both wooden calls. These are what I considermy close in calls. I use a Duck Commander call or RNT or Primos for the times I need real volume. Everyone has their own opinions and ideas but this is what works for me. Good luck!!

crazedK · 10-20-2003, 10:45 AM

Thank you very much for the information drgildy i will defenitely try your technique this weekend when i go hunting this weekend. Another posotive is that i have an old lohman call that is quiet as well as a primos yo sista i consider very loud. So im all set to try the different styles. Thanks again!