I have used this call for the past two years and it works very well. I have had several bucks come within bow range to check me out and countless does have come by to take a look. The call works great for short range calling and the deer really respond well to it. I do keep other calls for long range blind calling and to use when the wind is up, as the Bowgrunter+ is not the loudest call........I think that is why it works so well in close.