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Mouth calls – these type of calls are considered to be the most versatile calls available. Most of the mouth calls are some form of grunt call, consisting of a plastic/wooden mouth-piece at one end and at the other end, a flexible accordion-type. In between, there is an internal reed diaphragm. These types of calls imitate the numerous grunting sounds made by bucks that are pursuing does. Many of these calls can be adjusted by either lengthening or shortening the elastic tube or they come with tubes that are interchangeable ( different diameters or lengths ).

These adjustments will vary the call’s tone and pitch: higher-pitched sounds are produced by using longer and narrower sound while deeper sounds are produced by using shorter and wider tubes. Higher-pitched calls imitate the sounds made by a young buck while the deeper sounds imitate the sounds made by an older male. The vast majority of the calls function by the classic method ( blowing into the mouthpiece ) but there are some callers that allow you to both inhale and exhale into the call in order to imitate highly-aggressive snort-wheeze created by a dominant buck just before fighting another buck. Some calls allow you to make bleat sounds; such calls have an adjustment ring. Recently, hands-free calls have been introduced and are primarily used by bow hunters. These types of calls are smaller in comparison with other calls and are held in the hunter’s lips or teeth thus leaving the hunter’s hands available rattling or shooting.

Regardless of what type of call you will use, an instructional CD, DVD or audio cassette is the most recommended method for learning how to use the call efficiently. A little word of advice: medium to high-pitched calls won’t scare off young deer in comparison to the deeper sounds made by an older buck. If you are pursuing only trophy bucks you should only imitate a younger buck because this sound will attract any whitetail deer.

Bleat cans – these calls are considered to be the easiest calls a hunter can use ( if we don’t take into consideration the electronic calls ). These calls are made up of a small and perforated can which has an internal sounding device; using these one-handed calls is rather easy, by simply tipping them upside down and after that, bringing them upright again will produce realistic doe/fawn bleats/bawls. For long-range calling, larger and louder calls are recommended; these calls should also be used in windy conditions. Another word of advice: most bucks will try to get near your calling position from downwind so that they will get your scent before showing themselves. What you must do is to set up a “natural obstacle” downwind of you, an example of a natural obstacle would be a bluff or a waterway.

Rattling – imitating the sounds made by two rut-crazed bucks that are fighting is an efficient method of getting the attention of a dominant buck. For many years, hunters used real antlers but they have a major downside: they dry out over time and they lose their tone. These imitation rattling antlers sound exactly like the real thing and they never dry out. Some of these imitations are created so that the chances of smashing your own fingers while using them is low. The major drawback these rattling antlers have is that they require the usage of both hands and can be difficult to carry around in the woods.

Electronic calls – these types of calls imitate actual deer sounds and they feature multiple, pushbutton deer vocalizations not to mention the sound of two bucks fighting – all these recorded from live deer. Some of the models are all-in-one transmitter/speaker products, while other products feature wireless remotes along with multiple long-range receivers that can give the feeling of a deer in motion. All electronic calls are battery powered.

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It doesn’t really matter what type of call are you planning to use, keep in mind that you shouldn’t overdo it. Experienced hunters recommend a few calls every 15-30 minutes with variations of volume and duration. We offer you a small list of whitetail deer calls that you can use on your next whitetail deer hunting adventure:

Five adjustable settings allow this call to reproduce bleats, buck and doe “social grunts” and the hyper grunts of rutting bucks. The preset O-ring makes it easy to adjust the pitch. Its compact size is finished in Mossy Oak® Break-Up™.

Knight & Hale announces a new standard in deer calls, the Mossy Oak® Camo Translator, a call that makes all effective deer hunting sounds. From a fawn bleat to a mature buck grunt, the Translator does it all. The solid internal pressure system ensures constant calling and an effortless transition through the different types of calls. Simply slide the bottom of the call to the correct position to change tones. Tough, rugged construction ensures years of use.

The Hands Free Soft Grunter is a hands-free model that measures an amazing 2-inches in length. The soft, pliable plastic is held comfortably in the mouth. Ideal for bow hunters – or anyone wanting to bring that buck the last 20 yards.

* Self-teaching device with other calls.
* In-field game call application (check where legal) an in-class teaching device.
* In-field call reference for sound duplication; clear and accurate tone, pitch, and rhythm game calls help the hunter make the right call at the right time.
* Quick call playback for repetitive practice; field-tested.

Small enough to fit in your coat pocket, the ultra compact Extreme Dimension Mini Phantom Digital Game Call is lightweight and highly portable but big on features including the best sound quality in its class. The front-mounted speaker lets you “point and shoot” sound in any direction and is capable of producing up to 110db of clear, lifelike 8-bit sound. On/off volume dial. Push two buttons at once and it will play both sounds simultaneously.