Are you an avid Deer hunter that is currently not having any luck? Maybe your advanced scouting has not paid off the way you like or your usual hotspots have gone dry? Don’t get discouraged because it happens to every hunter at one time or another. Its times like this you need to give yourself a little edge to get back in the hunt. I like to do that by trying out some different deer calls to see if I can’t stir up some action. There are several ways you can go about it so in this article I will describe the different types of deer calls that are out there and also review the ones I feel are the best.

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The Different Types of Deer Calls and Their Uses

The best way for you to make a good deer call purchase is to know the different types of deer calls that are available and also learn what they are best used for.

Here is a brief overview of the different deer calls that are available:

• Buck grunt

This is probably the most popular type of deer call. It mimics the sound a buck makes to show his dominance in an area and that he is ready to mate. These are most effective in the pre-rut season and will attract both bucks and does.

• Snort/Wheeze

This deer call imitates the sound a buck makes when he has had enough and declares he is ready to fight for his territory. It is best used to lure mature bucks during the pre-rut and actual rut periods. Be aware this is considered to be a very aggressive deer call and will scare away anything but mature bucks in most cases.

• Horn rattle

Everyone likes to watch a good fight once in a while and it’s true with deer too. These types of calls sound like two deer hitting their antlers together in a rumble for territory. They will attract both bucks and does because of these animals naturally curious nature. Use light sounds during the pre-rut season and louder sounds during the actual rut. These work great when properly used in combination with a buck grunt call.

• Doe Bleat

Are you not picky about whether you get a buck or doe this deer season? I don’t blame you because I go through withdrawal if I don’t have some venison in my freezer year round. It is the weirdest sounding deer call that is meant to signal that a doe is ready to mate among other things. It will attract both does and bucks.

• Fawn Bleat

Here is another deer call that will have a slight effect on bucks but is more likely to attract a doe. This call mimics the sound a fawn makes when it is in danger or distress. Since doe’s have a large maternal instinct they will naturally investigate this noise even if they do not currently have a fawn of their own.

** Deer call users tip**

Before using your new deer call in the field watch instructional videos on it and practice working it at home. This will give you a reasonable chance of success once you get out in the field on your hunt.

 Deer Call Reviews

 Hook’s Custom Calls Messenger Deer Grunt Call

Here is a nice custom wood deer call. It is a buck grunt type call that has been proven effective in the field by those that have used it. Its natural hickory wood design gives it a full sound when used and also makes it lightweight and easy to pack.

It features 3-adjustable call settings. They each are designed for different purposes. One setting is designed to call in a mature buck, the middle setting is meant to call in a 2 – 3 year old buck and the last setting is designed to lure in an immature buck or doe.

This manufacturer claims they designed this call after studying deer grunts on video for several months.

Pros:

• Made of natural hickory wood
• Buck grunt call
• Tested and proven
• 3 adjustable call settings
• Mimics a younger bucks sound and more
• Lightweight and easy to pack

Cons:

• No attached lanyard
• It’s a little bright so easy to see

 Knight & Hale Pack Rack Deer Call (Rattling System)

When your grunt calls fail to work it’s nice to have a rattler call on hand too. This is a very nicely designed rattler that is more lightweight and compact than many deer rattling calls you will see. It is made of two pieces of thick plastic that when rubbed together recreates the sound of two bucks engaged in combat

The sound this deer call makes is loud enough that it will carry a good distance too. When you are done using it the two pieces of this deer call stack together nicely so it does not make any noise as you are moving while it’s stored in your pack.

It is olive drab in color so it is not easy to see from a distance when you are using it. Best of all those who have tested and used it have had very decent results with it.

Pros:

• Sound mimics 2 bucks fighting
• Olive drab color is hard to see
• Stores together for quiet transport
• Emits a loud audible sound
• Field tested and proven
• Made of virtually unbreakable high-density plastic

Cons:

• Mainly attracts bucks
• Too bulky to store in your pocket

 Primos Big Bucks Bag Call

This is the second rattling type deer call on our top model review list. As you can tell by now these types of deer calls are becoming more popular. This one is very effective when it’s used in combination with a grunt type call also.

Primo is a reputable company that has been making deer calls for many years now. They have designed this deer rattle to simulate two different pitches of deer horns coming together. It has been proven effective over time when used.

The tines that make up this deer rattle are made of rigid plastic and the entire ensemble including the bag is 100% waterproof. This is a lightweight and easy to store deer call too.

Pros:

• Primos is a trusted deer call manufacturer
• 100% waterproof
• Comes in camo/mesh bag
• Two sets of tines for different sound production
• Lightweight and simple to store
• Tines are made of tough plastic

Cons:

• Takes a little practice to learn how to use it effectively
• The bag quality could be improved

 Flextone Bone Collector Buck Collector Deer Call

I have to admit that I favor deer calls that have some variety to them. As long as I have been hunting I have learned that different things work on different days and it’s the same as far as deer calls are concerned. So having a deer call with the variety that this Flextone Deer Call gives you is a nice option to have.

Here is a deer call that can imitate just about any important sound a buck, doe or fawn make. These include distress calls, bleats and buck grunts. If one call is not working on a particular day you can just try another.

This nice deer call also comes with an endorsement from one of the most well-known professional deer hunters. That is North Carolina’s Michael Waddel who has his own hunting TV show and is sponsored by Realtree.

Pros:

• Makes a wide variety of deer noises
• Even simulates doe bleats and distress calls
• Lightweight 7 ounces
• Has a non-mechanical volume control
• Endorsed by professional hunter Michael Waddel
• Attached lanyard

Cons:

• Slightly bulky
• Needs better instructions on how to use it

 Hunters Specialties True Talker Deer Call

Are you looking for an affordable deer call that is made by one of the world’s oldest deer call manufacturers? Then you will want to take a real close look at the Hunters Specialties True Talker Deer Call. It has been proven effective over time and is one of the most versatile deer calls you will ever use.

It features a hardwood reed system so it will not freeze up in winter like some deer calls will. The mouthpiece is nicely rubber coated for comfort and it has an attached lanyard so you can wear it around your neck so its always at the ready when you are hunting.

Pros:

• Can produce a wide assortment of deer sounds
• Can lure both bucks and does
• Has attached lanyard
• Fingertip controlled
• Hardwood reed system (works in all-weather)
• Rubber coated mouth piece

Cons:

• Doe bleat could use improvement
• No included instructions

Conclusion

Which wine do I like best? It is really hard to pick a best deer call because each one has different ways of luring deer into your kill zone. That is why I personally use different combinations of deer calls when I go hunting them. If I had to choose one top pick of mine I would go with the Flextone Bone Collector Buck Collector Deer Call.

Why do I like this model deer call the best? It’s because of the large variety of deer sounds you can imitate with it. That way if one is not working on a particular day you can try another. It also will attract does just as well as it will attract bucks. One dimensional deer calls are no good to you if they are not working on a certain day but that is not a worry with this deer call.

With its versatility and affordable price, the Flextone Bone Collector Buck Collector Deer Call is definitely one you should strongly consider buying when you are actively looking to make a deer call purchase.

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