Do you run your call on a tripod?

wolverines

wolverines

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And if so, why?

Sorry if this has been discussed before. I've got a spare tripod I could utilize for this, just wondering if it's worth it. I'm running an X24. I understand that getting the call up a little higher would allow the sound to carry further (at least that's what I'm assuming). I think the stand it comes with does a pretty good job getting it off the ground compared to the older style Fury II I used to have. Am I over thinking it as far as using prey sounds and the call being too high off the ground for say a mouse or rabbit sound? Seems like it would be great for vocals being a little higher. Does that even matter as far as it being realistic to the predator?

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i have a small tripod on my foxpro patriot. it extends to 3ft. sounds carries better when its off the ground. thats why folks on TV place the call on a branch or the top of a bush.

works great in the snow too.
 
I run a tripod on my X24. It's nice when the grass is taller and it's just easier to find later. Probably unnecessary in many cases.

Here's what I'm using:
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I ran a short flexible tipod on my Foxpro Fusion at times. Mostly to keep it out of deep snow. Sometimes just to elevate it a little which Seemed to help a bit if I placed the caller downhill from my position. Better remote response. The legs on this tripod could be wrapped around a tree limb or fence post as well.
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With my X2s I just use the stand or if possible hang it on something with the carry strap I use.
 
I bought an inexpensive music stand; took the top off, and fashioned a hook on the end. Looped some para chord through my Foxpro and hang it from that. Folds up to next to nothing and I strap it to my ground chair for carrying.
 
I run my X24 on this tripod. I think the sound carries better and I also think it helps the range on the remote. A lot of guys complain about Foxpro remotes not getting out very far. The tripod definitely helps with that.
 

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So, I'm just over thinking it when I ask myself why would I put the call a foot above the ground and play Vole Squeeks?? Obviously, a vole sound isn't going to be coming from that high off the ground. I'm sure I'm just giving the coyote too much credit to be able to rationalize this??
 
We run our call on a 36” tripod. Both foxpro units, I have ran them on higher tripods and like that even more but they are more of a pain in the ass to use.

The sounds on calls, sound better and clearer at lower volume. This is fact. The higher your playing your volume at to compensate for the call sitting on the ground distorts the sounds, and is noticeable to our human ears. Imagine what that sounds like to a k9…

getting the call up in the ground has benefits, I would never run a call without one again.

Just one idiots opinion though
 
I used the call (Primos Alpha Dogg) extensively before. Now days because of that (I am not the only one hunting and calling in my area) predators mostly run away... Imitating a mouse's squealing with the lips can be very effective. Foxes can hear it on 200+ yards...
 
I just made 3 legs with 1" wide flat steel, about 12" long, with about 40 degree bend at last inch or so, hole drilled there. Legs fold together while walking, swing em out to use call. Seems to help remote range with my Fusion.
 
...if you look closely you can see the call right behind them...they are smelling right where I walked and have no idea what was about to happen..
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Here's a better pic...it's a little oben carbon fiber
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It depends on the situation. Running your call 3 feet off the ground in the middle of a plowed field is definitely going to look suspicious, especially in the daylight. IME, K9s are very aware of something new in their territory.
But if you mix it in with some kind of foliage, it will be fine. I balance getting it off the ground with making sure it doesn't stick out too much. Of course, in the dark, you can get away with more.
 
wolverines said:
So, I'm just over thinking it when I ask myself why would I put the call a foot above the ground and play Vole Squeeks?? Obviously, a vole sound isn't going to be coming from that high off the ground. I'm sure I'm just giving the coyote too much credit to be able to rationalize this??
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Definitely giving too much credit to logical thinking of a coyote. I only use enough tripod or elevation to keep my callers from sinking into snow, mud or muck. I do find slightly better remote response when I place my caller at a lower elevation than my stand position. But I don’t carry a tripod for my caller outside of these conditions.
 
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I have enough stuff to carry when hiking miles to some of my stands. I'm usually standing on a hill side and place the call in a gully/valley on a fence post, in a tree or just on the ground. If I hunted in snow or a bottom with water and no trees and/or fence post then I would go the tripod route or just use hand calls.
 
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