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Post by OzarkCharlie on Oct 30, 2003 21:09:02 GMT -5
I've read the threads on several boards about calling sequence for coyotes, but I'd like some thoughts on how you change your calling sequence when calling specifically for cats. Not just length of stand, but the actually calling procedure itself.
This winter I want to get a really nice cat to have mounted, but I need to know a bit more about calling them.
Ozark Charlie
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Post by stinkfinger on Oct 31, 2003 23:51:16 GMT -5
Ah, The finicky cat ! Don't know about the area you hunt but here in Cal. I stay on the stand longer, at least 30 min. or longer. That cat will come in like a house cat, slow and sneaky. I use a less agressive calling sequence and a higher pitch call. I've had my best luck with mouth diaphrams, and have had them come so close I could spit on them as long as I do my part right. Still and patient. They don't seem to rely on their nose like the dogs, so close the back door well or hunt with a partner and sit and wait. Good hunting.............
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Post by Bobcat on Nov 8, 2003 9:16:27 GMT -5
Stinkfinger pretty well nailed it. I know you mentioned it and SF hit it again, but you need to call at least 30 minutes when targeting bobcats. It is important. You may want to use a decoy also. Many hunters "over" look cats. They are so busy looking out 75-150 yards that they don't see the cat that snuck in and is looking at them from 15 yards away. Be sure to look everywhere. They are cats, they sneak and stalk. Be sure to look up close. Sometimes they just "appear". Sometimes all you will see initially is the white spot on their chest. As always, be very still.......don't be moving around. When you do, do it slowly. Use full camo, especially face and hands. Have your rifle ready.
I hope you nail a good one!
Good Hunting,
Bob
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Post by LoneHowl on Nov 8, 2003 13:43:35 GMT -5
I love calling cats. In my type of country, which is kinda rugged, I like to call for 30 minutes also but I will try to set up so that a cat has to come up over a rim , road edge or berm. That way it's much easier to spot a head that pops up etc. Im much better trained at spotting movement than shapes and colors(Im partially colorblind) so it really helps me to" give em the berm".
I relay also on higher pitched cottontail type sounds, but my sequences are same as coyote calling, short cries,6-10 at a time,approx. 15-30 seconds apart.
I use e-calls too but I like calling them with handcalls more.
For e-calls I like a cottontail or woodpecker sound.
I do like a toned down(as in not real loud) call, usually open reed for me. Since I make calls I turn a special barrel and make a narrow channel toneboard for my personal calling.
Good luck!
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