I prefer hand calls, BUT I don't call at night and I call mostly wide open spaces, as in no trees and very little cover. IF I were to get into night calling, I'd probably prefer an Ecaller of some type. That way the critter wouldn't be sneakin' up from behind me and jumping on me without me seeing it coming. Plus, by the getting the sound away from you, you can set it up to the upwind side of your location, which will help keep them from getting downwind of you.

Like I said, while calling at night you will need to be very careful about making positive ID of your target before pulling the trigger. I'd hate to see ya shoot your neighbors dog or some other un-intended target. Even with a light, making a positive IDcan sometimes be tricky.
I'd also choose a shotgun with buck shot if I were to call thick stuff at night. Much easier to hit the close, possibly moving,target.