Mechanical Calls
Understanding and Using Cow Calls
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In this video, Chris covers the Buttolo call – marketed in the U.S. by HS/Carlton as the “Squeeze-Me” cow call – and the Primos “Hoochie Mama.” Arguably two of the most recognizable cow calls on the market these days, both are hailed by beginning elk callers as easy to use, and by veteran callers as calls that can be handy for adding diversity to a calling sequence. In this video, Chris goes over how to use these calls, how to get the best sound out of them, and the advantages and disadvantages of these calls.
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Manual Calls
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"Bite and Blow" Style Calls
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