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Offline bigben

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« on: February 12, 2008, 11:07:57 AM »
what would you want to learn about?
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Offline archerobx

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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2008, 12:05:47 PM »
I would like to learn about animal vocalisations(speeling) and the calls that go with them.

example:  during mating season, what sounds do the animals make to attract a mate. Then what calls should I use and how.
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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2008, 02:45:02 PM »
Me too !!! Those breeding chirps for coyotes is the coming thing. Although the window of opprotunity would be short, it could be highly productive. Dedicated calls for all predators pertaining to breeding/mating ought to be hot this year. Can't wait to see/hear what the custom call makers come up with.
BTW, I think critterbuster is already on this !!!!!
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Offline kpaul9886

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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2008, 02:54:52 PM »
I really wouldn't know where to begin. I learn something new almost every day doing things Ive done all my life. If I could attend a clinic with Hern,Uncle Buck,Buckweat, or any of the long time pred. hunters. I would pay good money to do that. The reason I say a clinic of sort is it would be a good way to keep the numbers in any one group small enough to ask questions and share experiences. And also allow the teachers to share on a more one to one basis. It could be a good way to improve our membership numbers also. Have everyone together for lunch and maybe split buddies up and improve member relations. Offer a full day with lunch included. cover expenses out of a base admission and add membership costs to non PPHA members then they leave members. I would be willing to pay to attend  and help organize this along with any of the logistics
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2008, 05:48:20 PM »
Could have one classroom that covers the basic for brand new predators callers.  Maybe instruction that when they leave they should be able to call in a  predator and harvest one too. things like types of calls, electronics,  mouth,  guns,  weather, how different predators act, How to bag a gray, How to bag a red, how to bag a coon, how to bag a bobcat, how to bag a coyote, how to call the police in, LOL  LOL
What to do when you harvest an animal?   Kind of pass on the basics but the student should be able to go out and hunt and possibly harvest a predator there after.

Then there can be areas for specific predator calling know how.  Lights,  strategies and set up,   Calling the Eastern Coyote,   etc


Maybe a question and answer session with known predator caller at a table .  Students can direct questions to a specific instructor or the instructor can comment on questions provided by the students.
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Offline kpaul9886

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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2008, 08:29:54 PM »
Holy Smokes UB I think your talking a full school year there. I would want a mortar board and a wall haning paper after all that. LOL :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
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Offline slyfox

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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2008, 10:14:02 PM »
UB,  Sign me up when it comes around.......
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Offline Lifes2fun

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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2008, 10:20:12 PM »
Just call me Grasshopper!!!
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2008, 10:40:06 PM »
OR ...Hopper in the grass????
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Offline DAN B

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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2008, 10:45:07 PM »
I think UB has the right idea of a basic class. I think it would be a big help for us new guys and maybe even a refresher course for the experts.
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« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2008, 10:56:56 PM »
I would love a class like that...but theres nothing basic about it.
Thats a full on PHD going on there.
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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2008, 03:58:23 AM »
Wow Ben you really got everyones attention with that one.Look at the wheels turing,I agree sounds very interesting.What I was wondering was if you could give only one word of advice (a do or a don't) when hunting predators what would it be.everyone feel free to give your $0.02
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« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2008, 06:11:17 AM »
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« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2008, 01:40:12 PM »
Quote from: "chiefz28"
Wow Ben you really got everyones attention with that one.Look at the wheels turing,I agree sounds very interesting.What I was wondering was if you could give only one word of advice (a do or a don't) when hunting predators what would it be.everyone feel free to give your $0.02



3 or more hunters particpating in a hunt together are a crowd.
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Offline Hern

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« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2008, 06:15:06 AM »
feel free to give your $0.02
Here's somethings you haven't read on the computer (but will soon by copycats....LOL) or see on a video....
-Pre-season and in-season scout
-Gain as much permission as possible (even more than you can handle)
-Get organized.
Have your gear at the ready for each stop. Don't waste time looking for this and that. Park the wehickle, step out and be at the ready. Don't fiddle away hunting time. One minute wasted at each stop will make a difference at the end of the night or day in one or two additional stops/set-ups. More set ups = More fur!
-Plan your hunts so you can make a loop back to home base, run your line with as many stops (set ups) as possible that connect without backtracking on same roads. Cover some territory to get into different family groups. Planning effitive loops will increase success.
-Use your woodsmanship, think for yourself
-learn (at times,force yourself) to make adjustments from time to time (sounds, cadance, set up, approach and so on)...somethings just don't work out the way you have your mind set or you have in the back of your mind what someone posted on the computer or you saw on a video.
-Know your competion. Know where they hunt and what sounds they use. Don't tell them where you hunt or the sounds/set ups you use. Don't tell them what you kill or miss.
-Don't be lazy, it's hard work to be successful. It's a long season. Keep your mind right.
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