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Cycle snort-wheeze calls every 10-15 minutes, starting with a series of 2-3 calls at the beginning of your stand, then increasing to 5-6 calls, and finally reducing to a single call every 10-15 minutes as the hunt progresses.
Establishing the Call Cycle
When using snort-wheeze calls, it’s essential to establish a consistent cycle to avoid startling the buck and to maximize your chances of eliciting a response. We recommend starting with a series of 2-3 calls at the beginning of your stand, spaced 5-7 minutes apart. This initial series helps to announce your presence and can be a trigger for bucks in the area to investigate.
The Call Intensity Increase
As the hunt progresses, it’s crucial to increase the call intensity to keep the buck engaged and responsive. We recommend increasing the number of calls to 5-6 every 10-15 minutes, maintaining a similar spacing and pattern to the initial series. This increase in call intensity helps to simulate the sounds of a doe and her fawns, which can be particularly effective in eliciting a response from a snort-wheeze buck.
The Call Reduction and Conclusion
As you near the end of your hunt, it’s essential to reduce the call frequency to avoid scaring off the buck. We recommend reducing the number of calls to a single call every 10-15 minutes, allowing the buck to remain engaged and responsive. This final call should be a single, strong snort-wheeze, allowing the buck to make a final decision about approaching your stand.
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