Hunter Calling

Know How: Coyote Calling Tips

Imitation may be flattering, but for coyote hunting you need to blend it with imagination and a sincere dose of intelligence, especially for late-winter coyotes. By imitating a combination of coyote vocalizations, you send a message of confidence, confrontation and even a snapshot of Cupid’s magic.

Turkey Hunting Tips: Silence is Golden

Tim Hovey discusses his personal strategies for turkey hunting, and the dangers of over-calling these sometimes shy birds.

What to Do When Elk Ignore Your Calls

Shooting a bull as it comes stomping to your calls is an adrenaline rush, surely, but you need to be ready for silence. Here’s how to work your calls on low or mute.

Turkey Calling by Subspecies

Ever wonder whether the difference between turkey subspecies extends to calling as well? We take a look at the different strategies used to hunt different birds.

Turkey Cycles: How to Hunt Every Stage of the Season

Mike Roux has spent long enough in the turkey woods to know spring comes in four specific cycles. Here's how to hunt each and every one.

Coyote Hunting Basics

Calling and shooting predators is one of the things that helps hunters get from the end of the fall seasons to when the turkeys start gobbling. Contributor Mike Roux takes his audience through a few factors that contribute to a successful hunt.

How to Create Coyote Fight Sounds

Coyotes, like other predators, cannot resist a ringside seat to a good fight. So create the sounds of your own “fight club.” Yips, growls, barks—they all may work to lure a member of a local coyote family bickering among itself.

Essential Gear for Predator Hunting the West

The West is a great place to hunt predators, but expect longer shot distances, open terrain and stronger winds. Update your gear so it’s prepared to meet the challenge.

NWTF Cancels Grand National Calling Championships

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has announced its popular NWTF Grand National Calling Championships will not occur this year.

How to Make the Most of Your Coyote Calling Partner

You want to kill more coyotes this winter … right? For now, set aside the off-the-wall strategies and gizmos. The simplest answer to more coyotes is to hunt with a partner. Here’s why.

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