Do any of you guys have much luck using e-callers for yotes? I'm
brand new to the game and am fortunate to hunt in an area in Georgia where there is no pressure at all on them. Outa of the 6 or so times that i have been hunting I was fortunate to call in a couple, and actually score on a kill but after reviewing a couple of web sites these guys recommend using mouth calls vrs. the e-callers. A couple even say they have never called anything in with an e-caller but do kill several using mouth calls.

If your recommendations are to go with the mouth calls, which sounds should I work on first? Which combinations work good? Which brands of calls work best for you? Which sounds best, the wood or plastic calls?

Thanks for helping another newbie <img src=icon_smile_shy.gif border=0 align=middle>,

GB

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although i have had coyotes responed to my e-caller,as a general rule hand(mouth)calls work better.why?? my belief is becouse e-caller tapes are to repetitive,same sound and pitch over and over.i like to use the e-caller for locating with a group howl tape then go in and set up using mouth calls.somtimes using both works for instance,have a lone coyote tape with yips and howls or a group howl tape then throw in a rabbit distress with your hand call.any call or tape will work but none of them work every time,its just the way it is.rabbit calls are the most popular and since the coyotes in your are are unworked(are you sure)they should work good.most mouth calls are either rabbit or rodent so you realy don't have alot of options in this area.just learn to use them right,practice-practice.all the call companys produce quality calls today,you just need to find ones your comfortable with and confident in.since your in georgia and freezing is not a factor,closed reed calls are easy to master but don't limit yourself to just these.use open reed and variable pitch calls.both of these give a caller a little more control and variations in pitch and sound.wood or plastic???i believe wood sounds better,it seems to resonates the sound better.do the animals and birds we work know the difference?? not hardly, so therefore use wood or plastic they both will work.

I've never used or been with anyone using an electronic caller before, and don't know why one would want to carry one when you can have a selection of several calls around your neck to do the same thing. Although, as coyote seeker said, using it for howling might work as a group howler better. Using hand calls is simple. You don't have to worry about sounding just perfect. On the contrary, I've called coyotes with no less than 10 guys and not a one of us sound the same, even using the same call. Also, using a hand call allows you to sort of &quot;control&quot; the movement of the coyote. And when the coyote gets close enough to hear it, the lip squeek works very well to bring him into close range and the a simply mouth bark by you can freeze a running coyote in his tracks for a standing shot. Two things the e caller can't do. I prefer open reed calls, 'cause I can vary the pitch and volume, I use new calls by Verminator, also like Tally-Ho, and the pee-wee call by Carlton. Have open reed howlers, two favorites are made of cow horn. Wood or plastic, doesn't matter!

I use both e-calls and mouth calls. IMO they both work about equal where I live and hunt.

I have noticed (Not always, but in general) that when they come to a e-call they're usually coming on a fast run. Mouth calls they will be slower and some times sneaky.

I use open reed calls for most of my hunting, sceery and critter call. I also use open reed elk calls they work just as good.

For e-calls I like woodpecker and jackrabbit in that order.

For howlers I use cow horn because it carries easier, but a plastic works

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