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The top five calls for bull moose hunting success in Ontario involve a combination of sounds that mimic a cow in distress, a calf, and a bull moose competing for a mate or territory, made using specific calls and techniques.
The Cow in Distress Call
When used during the rut, a cow-in-distress call can be highly effective in drawing in a bull moose. The sound is made by blowing air through a reed call, producing a high-pitched, wavering note that sounds like a cow in distress. To make this call, blow air through the reed at a rate of 4-5 notes per second, with each note lasting about 0.5 seconds.
The Calf Call
A calf call is used to imitate a young moose calf, which can draw in a bull moose looking for a mate. This call is made by blowing air through a diaphragm call, producing a high-pitched, nasal sound. To make this call, blow air through the diaphragm at a rate of 6-8 notes per second, with each note lasting about 0.3 seconds.
The Bull-Competing-for-Mate Call
When used during the rut, a bull-competing-for-mate call can be highly effective in drawing in a bull moose. This sound is made by blowing air through a reed call, producing a low-pitched, deep note that sounds like a bull moose competing for a mate. To make this call, blow air through the reed at a rate of 2-3 notes per second, with each note lasting about 1 second. This call is often used in combination with the cow-in-distress call to simulate a cow and her calf being chased by a bull moose.
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