View Full Version : How to use a cottontail call
Minihuntur
10-13-2008, 09:07 PM
I recently bought a quaker boy cottontail screamer but I don't know what it's supposed to sound like or how to use it right. can anyone help me?
Minihuntur
Dan Morris
10-13-2008, 09:21 PM
Bud, it's been years since I used a rabbit squeal to hunt coyotes, bob cats. Best I remember....try to imitate the cries of a baby......worked for us. I'm sure someone will have a better idea!!!! Good luck!
Dan
toxic111
10-14-2008, 12:02 PM
Just start out calling softly, just to see if anything is close...
if nothing shows up in a couple minutes just start blowing like crazy.. pretend someone is hitting you ove the head with a 2X4... blow for a couple mins, wait a couple, then do it again.
With time you will find what works.
You can also pick up a dvd on coyote calling.. i like the Primos truth ones, it will give you a good idea what they sound like.
PJgunner
10-14-2008, 07:39 PM
Do a google search for varmint Al. He has the sounds of various calls there. I think the URL will work.
http://www.varmintal.net/ahunt.htm
Paul B.
Skinny Shooter
10-14-2008, 09:48 PM
Hi Minihuntur, I moved your thread down here to the varminting forum.
When I use a a cottontail screamer I imagine myself caught in the clutches of an Obama presidency and its choking the life outta me. Wait, I'm sorry that might be reality.
What I really meant is imagine yourself being eaten by a predator and how that might make you scream for your life. Then let the sounds die down like its your last breath for a bit and go at it full blast again.
Here are some links from www.varmintal.com:
http://www.varmintal.com/weems.mp3
http://www.varmintal.com/weems2.mp3
http://www.varmintal.com/weems2.mp3
http://www.varmintal.com/coy5-20.htm
jmarriott
10-16-2008, 07:53 PM
For your practice enjoyment see if blue jays come in to your calls. If they come and check it out you are on the right track.
GOLD-PAN
03-01-2009, 10:02 PM
waaaaaaaaa---waaaaaaaaaaa--waaaaaaaaaaa !!!! repeat n'' repeat for a few minutes stop for a while then go at it again..... look for movement ! cat's will sneak up on ya.....
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