Hot Dog To Loud ??

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TTG

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I feel the Hot Dog is just to loud for calling here in the east (Mass.) After making some series of calls my ears are ringing, and it just doesn't make sence to call this loud in thick wooded areas where visibility is less than 100yrds.
After watching the Truth Calling All Coyotes dvd I can see why it does so well out in the vast open counry.

I have also talked to a couple diffrent bow hunters that have had coyotes under the stands after using the Bleat in Heat Can, which is not a very loud call at all.

Will to loud of a call keep them from closing in on me ?

After spending $29.99 on the Hot Dog I feel this call is not for me.
 
TTG, I recieved the hot dog and ki yi calls as christmas presents this year. I live/hunt western KY and the terrain may not be as thick as yours, but isn't nearly as wide open as the dakotas or other open country. I have had some success the past two weekends with the call, but i haven't started the stand with it. I have been starting with a distress call of some type (bird or rabbitt or whatever) and then after about 15 minutes if i haven't had any customers i'll lay down on the hot dog.. I've been using ki yi sounds. This has brought 4 yotes in over the past 6 stands i've made. The reason i've been waiting to use it is because as you stated, the HD is so loud i don't want to blow em out. This may be right or wrong according to others but it has been working for me so i hope it helps you out.
 
Think of it this way. Your not just calling the 100 yrds you can see. Your wanting to reach the coyotes in the next bottom as well. Heavy timber will keep your sounds from traveling very far, especially when rolling hills are part of the terrain. Start with an enclosed reed call and muffle the sound a little for those close in coyotes when you first start your stand. Nothing responds after 5-10 minutes, Then let that sound reach out there and tickle the ears of the coyotes in the next bottom. (Please dont take anything I said as gospel.)
 
If you have ever heard a real coyote up close let loose with a howl, you'll find they are loud. With that said, starting with a "soft" howl may be your answer. I've called in more coyotes from long distance, considering the time it takes for them to get to my set, than from close range. I also hunt a lot of thick timber and grown over farms. I have and have used the HD. I have a Cronk howler that will put the hot dog to shame when comparing loudness. It's called in a bunch of coyotes. kyray
 
I don't think this type of call reaches as far as most think. A mile at most in my opinion and from my own observations.

If you are uncomfortable with the volume of this call use another lower volume call the first fifteen minutes or so.Then go with the louder call later in the setup.

But using this call for canine distress is a great idea. They don't seem to mind how loud a call is with that sound.Jimmie
 
Thanks guys, maybe i just havent givin the call a fair chance, its just when your not seeing em' you wonder what your doing wrong.
 
i cought on film a yote barkin and challenge howlin,i aint seen no Hotdog be that loud. I about pis#$d my pants..
Goodhuntin,steve

I killed alot with the Hotdog what lil time i used it..
 
I like to use the Hotdog as a locator call. Driving around at night on a quiet night I can get a LOT of packs to answer and them home in on them with quieter calls during the days I hunt.

I wear ear muffs when using the Hotdog and almost any loud call. Otherwise they leave my ears ringing and I can't hear challenge responses as well.

Peltor Tactical 7 Electronic Ear Muffs can help a lot to preserve your hearing when calling loud and shooting.

$bob$
 
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