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Posted: 3/5/2020 11:48:51 PM EDT
I'm trying to get into coyote hunting but I need an electronic caller. My ideal price range to begin with is around $150 and if I enjoy it then I'll upgrade. I've seen several different brands but the reviews are a bit overwhelming determining which is best. I would like to hear what y'all recommend and please keep the $150 price range in mind not $199.99 lol. Thanks for the help family.
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Posted: 3/6/2020 1:13:42 AM EDT
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Im thinking about getting back into it myself.
FOXPRO used to be the gold standard and they have models in all price ranges. Id be interested to hear what guys are using now. |
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Posted: 3/6/2020 7:10:51 AM EDT
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Some good deals on used callers can be had on Ebay.
I've purchased two used callers for about half of what they sold for originally. Seems the summer time people lay off hunting and more used callers hit the market. Predator Masters Forum has a used Fury 2 for sale right now at an asking price of $275, you can probably get it for $250... a little over your budget but a great caller. |
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Posted: 3/6/2020 7:48:29 AM EDT
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The FoxPro Patriot is a great entry level call and well within your price range.
https://www.gofoxpro.com/products/digital-game-calls/patriot |
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Posted: 3/6/2020 7:55:59 AM EDT
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This thread is relevant to my interest.
I have an ancient caller that uses data cards and a wired speaker that I bought from a coworker years ago. Used it back then, but then stopped for predator hunting for 10 years. Trying to get back into it, and dealing with that PITA wire and 4 sounds at a time, I started thinking maybe I should get something better. 
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Posted: 3/6/2020 8:25:31 AM EDT
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This thread is relevant to my interest. I have an ancient caller that uses data cards and a wired speaker that I bought from a coworker years ago. Used it back then, but then stopped for predator hunting for 10 years. Trying to get back into it, and dealing with that PITA wire and 4 sounds at a time, I started thinking maybe I should get something better.
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Posted: 3/6/2020 6:21:22 PM EDT
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I tried the DIY route with highly rated 16 &20 min sessions.
I only had luck with a FoxPro! The dam things came running... one from the right. My buddy missed. One from the right at the next stand, I got. Another from behind; I got. Those were the first of many, and I wouldn't change anything. I would NOT trade my hellfire and a wiggly rabbit for anything! |
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Posted: 3/7/2020 2:01:34 AM EDT
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The FoxPro Patriot is a great entry level call and well within your price range. https://www.gofoxpro.com/products/digital-game-calls/patriot "Try to avoid situations where the Patriot is placed at a lower elevation than the remote control the caller should always be higher." I live on a hill. The remote control will be with me on my deck. The caller will have to be positioned much lower down the hill. Will the caller still work? See pic below. 
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Posted: 3/7/2020 8:26:05 AM EDT
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Does anyone know why the manual says this: "Try to avoid situations where the Patriot is placed at a lower elevation than the remote control the caller should always be higher." I live on a hill. The remote control will be with me on my deck. The caller will have to be positioned much lower down the hill. Will the caller still work? See pic below. https://i.imgur.com/hxGP3xh.jpg 
Beats me? I own one and also hunt hills, the base station has been below the remote hundreds of times. I never knew that was a thing. |
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Posted: 3/7/2020 9:21:52 AM EDT
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Beats me? I own one and also hunt hills, the base station has been below the remote hundreds of times. I never knew that was a thing. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does anyone know why the manual says this: "Try to avoid situations where the Patriot is placed at a lower elevation than the remote control the caller should always be higher." I live on a hill. The remote control will be with me on my deck. The caller will have to be positioned much lower down the hill. Will the caller still work? See pic below. https://i.imgur.com/hxGP3xh.jpg
Beats me? I own one and also hunt hills, the base station has been below the remote hundreds of times. I never knew that was a thing. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get one of these. How hard are they to use? The programming looks confusing. |
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Posted: 3/7/2020 1:15:23 PM EDT
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Top of page 16 for the product manual for the Patriot caller you linked above. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get one of these. How hard are they to use? The programming looks confusing. Really the only thing you need to program is the “favorite call” buttons. It’s one push to your go to calls. It comes preloaded with 100 calls I believe? I have since moved up to the FoxPro Shockwave so it’s been a bit since I’ve used the Patroit. |
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Posted: 3/8/2020 12:25:20 PM EDT
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Super simple. Really the only thing you need to program is the "favorite call" buttons. It's one push to your go to calls. It comes preloaded with 100 calls I believe? I have since moved up to the FoxPro Shockwave so it's been a bit since I've used the Patroit. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Top of page 16 for the product manual for the Patriot caller you linked above. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna get one of these. How hard are they to use? The programming looks confusing. Really the only thing you need to program is the "favorite call" buttons. It's one push to your go to calls. It comes preloaded with 100 calls I believe? I have since moved up to the FoxPro Shockwave so it's been a bit since I've used the Patroit. Does the Shockwave come with the little rabbit tail shaking doo hickey thingabob? How important is that? $65 as an option to the patriot. |
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Posted: 3/8/2020 4:18:28 PM EDT
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Thanks for the info. Does the Shockwave come with the little rabbit tail shaking doo hickey thingabob? How important is that? $65 as an option to the patriot. I use a Mojo Outdoors Critter 2 as a decoy. It’s a stand alone unit and only $50 IIRC? Coupled with a game call, you’ll bring in some yotes for sure. Dogs a very curious animals, the sounds will bring them in, the decoy will peak that curiosity and bring them in closer. I have had them charge in to the decoy looking to kill it. |
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Posted: 3/12/2020 9:08:25 PM EDT
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I ordered the Foxpro Inferno last night for $145 total shipped. I hope its a decent caller for the money.
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Posted: 3/12/2020 9:09:44 PM EDT
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Does anyone know why the manual says this: "Try to avoid situations where the Patriot is placed at a lower elevation than the remote control the caller should always be higher." I live on a hill. The remote control will be with me on my deck. The caller will have to be positioned much lower down the hill. Will the caller still work? See pic below. https://i.imgur.com/hxGP3xh.jpg |
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Posted: 3/13/2020 12:37:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice Turkey Box call sitting there on the right. 
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Posted: 4/27/2020 3:44:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The FoxPro Patriot is a great entry level call and well within your price range. https://www.gofoxpro.com/products/digital-game-calls/patriot I have the Patriot and I'm satisfied with it. |
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Posted: 6/8/2020 7:15:35 AM EDT
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I bought my Foxpro years ago but I have loved it ever since. Don't know if they still have it but I called to ask if they have a factory second or used department. I ended up buying basically a factory show piece. Got a couple bucks off the price. Couldn't hurt.
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