Another Carver howler…

hunt0168

hunt0168

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Well, I had to buy another call from Kerry. Another howler. A Big Dog Howler specifically. I already have one. Real pretty burl of some kind of maple. Well as usually happens, I jump on his website with full intent of just looking. Then I start drooling and twitching uncontrollably until I click buy!

This one really felt like I needed it though. As if I need to have an excuse, this one had a little extra nudge. All of Kerry’s howlers typically have the same description writeup with the only difference being the material they’re turned from. This one was different. This one just said…

This is a Big Dog Howler made from Olive wood. This howler sounds fantastic!

That’s it… That was enough to make me think it might be something a little special.
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What kind of first sentence is this?? You "had to buy another call from Kerry". Who said so, who intimidated you? Was there some sort of unseen demon spirit exerting so much mental pressure that you caved? How many calls do you have now, can you find them all, do you have any more duplications? I'm calling it what it is, NO WILLPOWER!!
I'll wait for your reply.:LOL::LOL:
 
22magnum22 said:
What kind of first sentence is this?? You "had to buy another call from Kerry". Who said so, who intimidated you? Was there some sort of unseen demon spirit exerting so much mental pressure that you caved? How many calls do you have now, can you find them all, do you have any more duplications? I'm calling it what it is, NO WILLPOWER!!
I'll wait for your reply.:LOL::LOL:
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Well 22magnum22... I'll do my best to answer all of your questions...

What kind of first sentence is this?... It's a statement 😜

For starters, I can't say it's a "who" that makes me do it, but more of a "what". Now that said, I do not think it's an "unseen demon exerting pressure"... Feels more like hugs from angels softly whispering "I think you needs more open reeds" or something like that. It's a very soft whisper and I don't hear so good unless it benefits me. 😉

How many calls you ask? Hold Please... 34 with a good mix of vintage, production and customs. Now that's just predator calls. Please don't ask me to go count my waterfowl and turkey stuff! 🙄

I can find them all as I have most hanging on 6 different multi drop lanyards, a few on simple, single lanyards, and a bunch of older ones hanging out as outdoor guy decor. I do generally grab a random call just about every work day to practice on my way to and from work and torment some of the folks at work. :devilish:

Duplications... Yes, several same calls but different materials... wood, antler, plastic etc.

You can call it what you want. Sure, it looks like no will power. But in my defense, I only bought one of them this time. I wanted more. That must say something about having a little will power. Right? :)
 
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hunt0168 said:
Well 22magnum22... I'll do my best to answer all of your questions...

What kind of first sentence is this?... It's a statement 😜

For starters, I can't say it's a "who" that makes me do it, but more of a "what". Now that said, I do not think it's an "unseen demon exerting pressure"... Feels more like hugs from angels softly whispering "I think you needs more open reeds" or something like that. It's a very soft whisper and I don't hear so good unless it benefits me. 😉

How many calls you ask? Hold Please... 34 with a good mix of vintage, production and customs. Now that's just predator calls. Please don't ask me to go count my waterfowl and turkey stuff! 🙄

I can find them all as I have most hanging on 6 different multi drop lanyards, a few on simple, single lanyards, and a bunch of older ones hanging out as outdoor guy decor. I do generally grab a random call just about every work day to practice on my way to and from work and torment some of the folks at work. :devilish:

Duplications... Yes, several same calls but different materials... wood, antler, plastic etc.

You can call it what you want. Sure, it looks like no will power. But in my defense, I only bought one of them this time. I wanted more. That must say something about having a little will power. Right? :)
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Ok Ok, but, at the end of the 7th line of your answer is a little purple demon emoji, did it just appear or were you motivated to insert that which definitely indicates I may be onto something in my line of questions?:unsure: Now all this blather coming from an old man who somehow acquired 4 predator e-calls, 4 223 caliber rifles, 4 243 caliber rifles and at one time had 12 10/22 caliber rifles. The wife says I have selective hearing capabilities, only picking up on the subjects that interest me and my defense is that I use hearing aids and they don't always function properly. :ROFLMAO:
 
Nice little call crapshoot. I really like a couple of my little Carver open reeds too. His little Runted Rabbit and I think it's called a Crazed Cottontail are both great. My howlers do get their fair share of field time too. Kerry's Female/Pup howler is a very versatile call. LONEHOWL's Micro Howler is my favorite howler and is always on the strings. PM call maker 223's little "crazy Cotton" is a sweet little open reed as well.

These Big Dog Howlers don't, and probably won't get the same amount of use my others do. I will get them out here and there though. The things are just beautiful to look at, and sound great. With the news that Kerry is getting out of the call making trade I just want to make sure I have a little bit of everything before I can't.
 
22magnum22 said:
Ok Ok, but, at the end of the 7th line of your answer is a little purple demon emoji, did it just appear or were you motivated to insert that which definitely indicates I may be onto something in my line of questions?:unsure: Now all this blather coming from an old man who somehow acquired 4 predator e-calls, 4 223 caliber rifles, 4 243 caliber rifles and at one time had 12 10/22 caliber rifles. The wife says I have selective hearing capabilities, only picking up on the subjects that interest me and my defense is that I use hearing aids and they don't always function properly. :ROFLMAO:
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Ha! Maybe you're onto something? I can't be an angel all the time! I need to get some revenge licks in at work somehow. The office girls really dislike the sounds of distressed bunnies and pup distress! The fact that it bothers them so much makes me feel confident I sound as I should!
 
I was at the WCCCC in New Mexico and saw Tony and Kerry doing a rattle can camo job on Kerry’s wagon…
If I recall, they won 2nd at that one…
 
I acquired them from another member quite a while back. Kerry briefly had a few buffalo horn offerings on his site a few years ago, but I hadn’t ever saw them before or since. Not sure when he made this set, but I think I’ve had them for about 10 years now.
 
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