I hunt in hilly brushing fields and woods. I have a primos alpha dogg. what volume should I be running for the coyote howls, distress, etc. on the expert hunts it is automatically set at 75 for howls and 45 for distress, but they can be changed. it is a very loud caller and I don't want to scare them with all the noise, but I want to make sure they can hear it from a long ways away to increase my odds. thanks
call volume question
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yotyfox
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I usually start out with a lower volume (12-14 on my fusion) and see if I get a response. If no response, I will wait five minutes and increase the volume to about 20-25. I rarely go above 30 (which is app 75%). If coyotes are in the area, they will hear it. If the wind is blowing you will have to adjust accordingly.
Originally Posted By: yotyfoxI usually start out with a lower volume (12-14 on my fusion) and see if I get a response. If no response, I will wait five minutes and increase the volume to about 20-25. I rarely go above 30 (which is app 75%). If coyotes are in the area, they will hear it. If the wind is blowing you will have to adjust accordingly.
thanks! do you hunt stuff similar to me or open areas? i've heard the sound doesn't travel as far in the brush.
thanks! do you hunt stuff similar to me or open areas? i've heard the sound doesn't travel as far in the brush.
nyttrain5150
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Absolutely right, sound will carry farther with less obstruction. However don't under estimate a coyotes ear. It never ceases to amaze me how well they can pin point the location of a sound from long distances even if the sound isn't playing anymore.
mo-coonhunter
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My terrain sounds alot like yours.i have some flat fields but they are usually surrounded by some pretty good hills and they definantly kill your volume.i'll start fairly low for a few minutes then gradually work it up.i usually let the terrain dictate how much volume i give them.what part of the state are you in?
derbyacresbob
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For 22 years I called with a cassette caller that was pretty loud and it was on full volume all the time and it worked pretty good.
Now that I have Foxpro callers with an external speaker running off of a 12 volt battery I don't have my e-callers on full volume as much because I have a remote to control the volume.
If you are calling with any wind or breeze in terrain that is not flat and there is any brush or trees around all of the coyotes out there are not in a perfect spot to hear your e-caller.
After calling for 6 to 8 minutes on half to 3/4 volume I will hit full volume 40 with my Foxpro callers for about a minute and then lower the volume back down again. Quite often I will have a coyote show up within 1 to 4 minutes after hitting full volume.
I always play the coyote sounds on full volume 40.
Not all sounds are the same when it comes to their volume. Two of Foxpro's most popular sounds are Lightning Jack and Lucky Bird and these two sounds are two of the loudest Foxpro sounds there are. So some sounds are much louder at half volume than other sounds at half volume.
Try playing Coyote Pup Distress 3 on FULL VOLUME for 4 minutes straight at the end of your stands. When a coyote is getting it's leg ripped off they scream as loud as they can, they dont't scream at half volume.
Now that I have Foxpro callers with an external speaker running off of a 12 volt battery I don't have my e-callers on full volume as much because I have a remote to control the volume.
If you are calling with any wind or breeze in terrain that is not flat and there is any brush or trees around all of the coyotes out there are not in a perfect spot to hear your e-caller.
After calling for 6 to 8 minutes on half to 3/4 volume I will hit full volume 40 with my Foxpro callers for about a minute and then lower the volume back down again. Quite often I will have a coyote show up within 1 to 4 minutes after hitting full volume.
I always play the coyote sounds on full volume 40.
Not all sounds are the same when it comes to their volume. Two of Foxpro's most popular sounds are Lightning Jack and Lucky Bird and these two sounds are two of the loudest Foxpro sounds there are. So some sounds are much louder at half volume than other sounds at half volume.
Try playing Coyote Pup Distress 3 on FULL VOLUME for 4 minutes straight at the end of your stands. When a coyote is getting it's leg ripped off they scream as loud as they can, they dont't scream at half volume.
possumal
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I understand and agree with Bob's post above. Some sounds are recorded hotter and therefore don't take as high a setting on the volume to get the desired result. You need to take that into consideration when setting up your presets. All that being said, if you are calling quartering with the wind or full with the wind, coyotes can hear even the lower volume sounds a long way. It is kind of like guys working on a house or barn can easily be heard by humans a half mile or more if the wind is coming from them to you. Keep in mind that a coyote's hearing is at least 7 times better than perfect human hearing, and you get a better grip on how much volume is needed. When it is extremely cold, sound carries better too. I have had coyotes respond without hesitation when calling quartering with the wind, and the ecaller on low volume. When the critter screaming distress sounds weak, it triggers response. Coyotes are quicker to respond when you make it easier for them to taste the wind as they respond.