Digital fox caller

[Macnab]

Just bought one of these devices on recommendation but never used one. Has anyone got any tips on how to get the best out of it? Or any good do's and don't's.

 

It's a 'CallOut' and has about 10 different calls, 4 fox (dog, vixen and 2 pup) plus distressed rabbit, crow, magpie etc. It has function to set a timer so it will call every 60 secs if left out in a field.

 

Grateful for any help.

 

Would be out there with a .17 HMR but .223 on the way (possibly with NV).

 

Thanks.

[steyrman]

fancy one of these myself where did you get it from and how much if you dont mind me asking

[JohnGalway]

I don't have that unit, but I do have the callmaster digital caller.

 

I use mine in a few different ways for foxes.

 

The call that gets the most use on mine would be the rabbit squeal. I find one of four things will happen. He'll come straight in, he'll stop and look, he'll be interested and circle to try and get downwind of you or he'll not be interested at all/****** off.

 

Try not to overdo the calling (too long/too loud), it's a bit like shooting at them and missing they get educated. Less is better I find, if he's interested you'll know it and be able to proceed from there. It's best to start calling on low volume at first, foxes have great hearing and there could be one close in to you.

 

If the rabbit squeal doesn't work for me I turn it off for a short while then try another call, either the hare or fox. Sometimes you just need to make the sound they want to hear.

 

Also, no caller will work 100% of the time. Sometimes foxy is on a mission and won't be put off, or has already killed and ain't hungry.

 

Sometimes if a fox is wary about coming in, or is messing around on you, turn off the lamp and let the call play for a couple of minutes. It works but I never like doing it as they may decide to come right in to you and run you over in the dark lol.

 

Another trick is to leave the caller playin in one spot and if the fox is trying to get down wind of the call this lets you move closer to the fox while he's doing that instead of being rooted to the spot.

[steyrman]

I don't have that unit, but I do have the callmaster digital caller.

 

I use mine in a few different ways for foxes.

 

The call that gets the most use on mine would be the rabbit squeal. I find one of four things will happen. He'll come straight in, he'll stop and look, he'll be interested and circle to try and get downwind of you or he'll not be interested at all/****** off.

 

Try not to overdo the calling (too long/too loud), it's a bit like shooting at them and missing they get educated. Less is better I find, if he's interested you'll know it and be able to proceed from there. It's best to start calling on low volume at first, foxes have great hearing and there could be one close in to you.

 

If the rabbit squeal doesn't work for me I turn it off for a short while then try another call, either the hare or fox. Sometimes you just need to make the sound they want to hear.

 

Also, no caller will work 100% of the time. Sometimes foxy is on a mission and won't be put off, or has already killed and ain't hungry.

 

Sometimes if a fox is wary about coming in, or is messing around on you, turn off the lamp and let the call play for a couple of minutes. It works but I never like doing it as they may decide to come right in to you and run you over in the dark lol.

 

Another trick is to leave the caller playin in one spot and if the fox is trying to get down wind of the call this lets you move closer to the fox while he's doing that instead of being rooted to the spot.

where did you get your unit from and how much please

[JohnGalway]

I got mine here.

[Ballie]

I've got an Foxpro FX3 got it from shootingbags.co.uk its got 31 sounds and you can download different sounds, it’s very good but was costly.

 

I use it like John G if I see a fox I always put it on quietly to keep them interested or if the start to run away sometimes it will stop them and they look back (BANG) also I have seen cubs out in the day that have run into the woods I have sat out side the woods and called them back out, shot one with my 17HMR the other week called to within 25 yards!

 

I.M.O you can use a 17hmr on foxes out to 100 yards with no problem, but do take good aim neck or chest NOT shoulder but anything past 100 yards you need a centre fire.

[Macnab]

Thanks for all the tips.

 

Haven't had a chance to use it yet as been away sunning myself in the Isle of Wight. Didn't know you could get rain burn in August until last week...

 

Here is where I got mine http://www.multisensorydesign.com/callout/home.html

 

Although it hasn't been out in anger yet it certainly gets the dogs going nuts in the kitchen!

 

I agree about the .17 HMR range but would always prefer not to be using any gear up to max capability hence the centrefire coming hopefully next week. I have found that too often the rimfire doesn't stop them in their tracks.

[Ballie]

I agree a .22 rimfire is not very good for killing foxes except for head shots but a 17.hmr with 17g BT would kill a fox with a well placed shot out to about 150y as even at this range it still has 100 ft lbs energy and is doing 1600 fps, but I would keep it at 100y and you will be safe. Good luck with the centre fire.