I use a Sceery Ace-1 special cow call. Like the hoochie mama, but never have used it. I used a spike whistle just to locate bulls. Despite what the hunting programs try and peddle, there are enough gadget freaks out in the woods with every other call made. I bugle or grunt very seldom, but have relied on either a diaphram reed type call or a bite call. Diaphram reed calls work great, but if you get over excited, you can choke on these. Find out what works best for you and what you feel comfrotable with. Good luck.