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Re: Electronic predator calls
[Re: chasing eyes]
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01/01/22 11:05 AM
01/01/22 11:05 AM
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Posts: 9,295 Northern MN
Osky
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I use a Foxpro Fusion as well guy on this forum turned me on to. I use it a ton these days so I adapted it to wire out to a Dakota lithium 7.5 amh rechargeable battery. Battery is phenomenally light ( but spendy ) Runs that caller endlessly it seems. I keep the set up in a back pack, set it down and go. The remote control has terrific range.
Osky
"A womans heart is the hardest rock the Almighty has put on this earth, and I can find no sign on it" Jabless in Minnesota www.SureDockusa.com
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Re: Electronic predator calls
[Re: chasing eyes]
#7457270
01/11/22 11:29 AM
01/11/22 11:29 AM
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Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 2,672 Ohio
Willy Firewood
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If still interested, I use a FoxPro Fusion. Bought it from Allpredatorcalls. They frequently have cosmetic seconds or refurbished. I saved $100 and never had a problem in 4 years. I use their Wicked Lights too.
Take out the batteries when not using. Buy an extra battery tray in case you forget to remove the batteries and find a mess.
FRAC LIVES MATTER
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Re: Electronic predator calls
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01/12/22 09:05 AM
01/12/22 09:05 AM
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 2,220 SE NEBRASKA
NebrCatMan
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I"ve used quite a few e callers over the years since I started out with a homemade Car cassette player turned remote predator caller back in the late 1970s. My current caller that I use is a Foxpro X1. The remote works great out to about 200 yds (for nite calling) with a clean line of site. The 9 volt battery in the remote seems to die quickly in cold weather so keep that tucked into my parka when not using to change the caller. The battery pack I purchased extra seems to outlast me at the stands. Although I have not used this caller in super cold weather, on many other set ups in the past I would place my caller in a heavy insulated soft side camo cooler with my speaker outside the cooller. I would throw in a couple hot hands heater packs and it seemed to keep calling when the temps were way below zero. Osky has the right idea in a heavier duty external battery pack. I have done that before using gel or motorcycle batteries in the past. As mentioned Foxpro has a library of sounds you can pick and choose than buy and download into your Foxpro caller. I am not a computer wiz, but I had no problem downloading onto my callers. Lucky Duck makes a good caller also I am told. Randy Anderson ( a popular predator caller from Nebr) uses Primos callers alot in Canada and they seem to work ok in the cold.
Remember "Forbidden Fruit makes many Jams"
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Re: Electronic predator calls
[Re: chasing eyes]
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01/12/22 11:49 AM
01/12/22 11:49 AM
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Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 2,672 Ohio
Willy Firewood
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Chasing eyes - The FoxPro sound library offers many optional sounds. Depending on which FoxPro you get, you may be able to use sounds from just about anywhere. My Fusion caller uses sounds saved as MP4 files. When at a spot and ready to leave, I sometimes suggest that we try one more sound. Then I hit play on a Stevie Nicks song that is from a cd that I bought which causes a few laughs. (Be careful of bootleg sound files.)
By doing a search on the interweb I found hundreds of MP4 game caller sounds that are listed as open source or free market, or no copyright and not bootleg sound files. Simply save them to a memory stick or hard drive then follow the instructions on the FoxPro website.
Ncatman - you may want to check if you can use the TS1000 remote. It has many features and uses AA batteries - 3 of them.
If you get an extra battery holder for the caller it makes changing batteries easy. Just switch out the battery holder. Like an 8 track tape if like me you are that old!?! Ha.
When considering what electronic caller brand I learned that FoxPro callers are made in the USA! Not just designed here, but actually made here. I just ordered a new FoxPro Jack Daddy decoy and it too is made here. To me that is extremely important! I have no affiliation with FoxPro.
In my experience a decoy is a tremendous addition to calling. The decoy gives the animal something to focus on. I had been using a decoy that attached to the Fusion caller. I wanted to separate the decoy and caller so bought the Jack Daddy.
If all else fails, if still made go with a Weem’s Wildcall. Mine has called in loads of fox and coyotes, and even one mountain lion. If it is very cold, keep it inside your coat to prevent freezing.
FRAC LIVES MATTER
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Re: Electronic predator calls
[Re: chasing eyes]
#7458791
01/12/22 08:29 PM
01/12/22 08:29 PM
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Posts: 3,103 7mtns of CENTRAL PA
GROUSEWIT
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Foxpro fusion
Yes they will put on what u want- had wolf, elk calf, mt. Lion, etc. put on mine for going out west. Just b careful and set up where u can see for quite a way if grizzlies r around!!
Last edited by GROUSEWIT; 01/12/22 08:54 PM. Reason: Add info
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Re: Electronic predator calls
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#7471957
01/24/22 11:10 PM
01/24/22 11:10 PM
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Posts: 1,363 Custer Co, Idaho
sneaky
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In your area you can get away with a Foxpro. Around here everyone and their brother uses one and the animals know those sounds. I've had better luck with a Lucky Duck because of that.
Sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand
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Re: Electronic predator calls
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#7510595
02/26/22 10:24 PM
02/26/22 10:24 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 62,661 Minnesota
330-Trapper
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Phone Ap. And Bluetooth speaker works for Coon
NRA and NTA Life Member www.BackroadsRevised@etsy.com
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