Yote Calls

Hey forum, I am pretty new to varmint calling and bit the bullet and purchased a FoxPro Spitfire a few weeks ago. I went out last weekend and tried some of the 25 calls that came with it, but no luck. I hunt in Runnels County. Anyone have any suggestions where I can download some proven calls. We have a ton of yotes and bobcats out there. Thanks in advance!

stick with the bird sounds on there for cat & fox, rabbit/jackrabbit distress for coyote.

Good tips, thanks Maggie. I hunt not all that far from ya there in Coleman County by the way.

lightnin jack is a good one... called in just about everything with it....

Coon baby distress work well for fox/cat also.

How long typically do you let the call go before trying something different or relocating?

30 to 45 min for me. I wait a little longer for the cats.

also, don't blast the call unless there is some wind. you might have one in closer then you think & don't need to blast it out of the area.

Hey RCH, that Spitfire come with some proven calls on it. I use handcalls myself but the therory is the same. Start out low in case you have one close. Some like to call for a minute o& then pause. Some like to turn the call on & let it go. I think it more depends on the caller & what you like. I feel the most important part happens before you start to call. Planning where to set up & why. Getting to the stand is also crucial! Many hunts have been ruined on the way to the stand. I heard one pro say "you should approach each set like the coyote has a gun & will shoot you if you are detected"! Scent, movement & noise will all get you detected! A decoy on the set will help focus the predators attention away from you. Before I set out my MOJO Critter the 1st time, IF I had called anything in they saw me before I saw them. A coyote will come in to a sound & then stop at the edge of cover to get a visual on the dying rabbit it has been hearing. For calls, I would suggest searching "bucking the odds" on Youtube. They have over 40 videos that will show you a lot about evrything to do with coyote hunting. Good luck!

You have to remember that when calling, think like the animal (sound) in distress you are playing/calling. If its a rabbit, it won't have 15 minutes of constant squealing in it if its hurt....more like a few seconds here, then a minute or 2 of silences then a few seconds more of distress then silence for a few. You'd be surprised that coyotes & other predators can tell the difference.

GREAT advice everyone. One more questions. . .any particular time of day work best for ya? I have a red light and have not tried at night yet. . .

with it as warm as it has been, night will work great for the red light. early evening also. avoid full moons.

My best time has been setting up before daybreak just like der hunting! Then wait for enough light to verify a target & start calling. But, I have not been as many times at sunset so the odds are lopsided. I have only went at night a few times & its a whole different ballgame! I need a lot more experience at night. I feel like I am at an extreme disadvantage at night! The coyote can see just fine while I must rely on the light! Don't get me wrong, it happens all the time, some people only hunt at night! I have buddy I am going to try to tag along with this fall to get some night hunting tips! Until then, I be out there to welcome the sun to the day!