Them cow talks make a fine backup. I prefer the itty bitty Screery call. When the bull gits close, you can have yer hands free an' still talk to ' im. Its a fine sound too. Cain' t ' member what they call it, but I' ve lost several of ' em. Like any reed call, they do tend to freeze up, so keep ' em in yer coat or balled up in yer hand when not in use. Nuthin' more frustratin' than to have a big bull at the edge of the timber and to git ' im that final couple of steps you try a mournful cow call, only to have yer froze call make some kinda duck noise or whistle.