lionhunter Report post Posted March 17, 2012 Ok, I generally post pics and articles bragging on a hunt that turned out well........ However, I have been on a bit of a dry spell in terms of calling in critters.. The question is; what is the most stands YOU have made before having a predator come in? (I am not going to answer just yet, but let's just say it has been a ton in the last week.. I have used the same calls, mixed it up some, called areas that I have had success in the past, and some new country as well) ok what is the longest run of bad luck any of you hard core callers have gone through?? Whitey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted March 17, 2012 7 but not in the same day. 3 in one day, then the following week went out again did another 3 stands and nothing. Again the week after and did another unsuccesful stand for a total of 7 stands with nothing to show up to my calls. But also on the other hand....ther was one day I did 7 consecutive stands and called coyotes on all of them. I ended up killing 7 out of the 10 that showed up. Ernesto C Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted March 17, 2012 Had one bad stretch 2 years ago. I went 3 for 34 on stands. :-(. Not a fun month of calling, but I feel in the long run things even out. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotcoues Report post Posted March 17, 2012 This is a good topic. I've been wanting to start predator calling and so do my boys. This can give us a better idea about what it's really gonna be like when the rookies head out to give it a try! haha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted March 17, 2012 Good post. It keeps things in perspective as one doesn't have success everytime. It's tough to stick with it and/or wonder if we're doing things wrong. I guess persistence is key. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted March 17, 2012 Very interesting post..thanks for starting it. Wow, Standman, that's is a rough month!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lionhunter Report post Posted March 18, 2012 Very interesting post..thanks for starting it. Wow, Standman, that's is a rough month!! ok, I will start with this.... I hosted a small calling contest last weekend and made 20 stands in one full day..... nothing came in at all! ( except for 5 doe mule deer) Now, I have been calling for 30 years with some good results........ I then gave it a rest and took my 11 year old son for a day and and 1/2 to a completely different spot for a day and a half and ............... nothing.... Did I lose my mojo or what? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted March 18, 2012 When calling for bears, I would say 1 in 15 stands would pay off. This was what I call "cold calling", that is when you just set up and call without seeing a bear first. When you see the bear first, it was 50/50 they would either come running towards you, or running away from you. For small predators, I have gone several days without anything, but then the next week I would be 3 for 3... Just keep trying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted March 18, 2012 Also I think that depends what part or month of the year you are calling. To me the best months are November to January to call for coyotes, the rest is ok but those 3 months are the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted March 18, 2012 15 stands here sooner or later you reach out to one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missedagain Report post Posted March 19, 2012 I try not to keep track of the dry spells or I would get depressed and give it up for good, when you do have a great day you forget about the bad ones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted March 19, 2012 when I first started it was bad, to the point I wanted to give up! bought a few instructional videos and it started getting better. some times I go 8-10 stands and nadda. Probably average 5-6 sets now. If you can go with someone experienced it will help tremendously! went out a couple weeks ago and made about 9 sets and called up a cat on the last stand but my rifleman was above me about 75yds and he never saw it. I've had quite a few bad days but mostly bad stand choices either in set up or too many people driving around. Sometimes you have to walk a bit to find a good spot away from the crowds. IMO October would be the best month if you can find a spot away from all else that is going on. The pups are getting kicked out of the den and have to fin for themselves. After that the colder it is the better! Cloudy days are awesome! James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 19, 2012 A few years so I had guys come out who were into the predator calling video making. Id send then pictures and stories etc and they came out for 3 days.... We saw two coyotes, one ran across a remote two track, dropped at 50 yards and they missed.the other we woke up walking into a stand and that's all we saw. The days of 10+ hours of calling a day..... To say it was rough is an understatement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deserthntr Report post Posted March 20, 2012 my longest dry spell was when i first started, now i dont go more than 4 stands without calling something in, but usually average 2-3 stands betweem amimals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lionhunter Report post Posted March 20, 2012 Ok, I am ready to toss a number into the hat.... I am being conservative to say 30 stands without a single call in! I spent a day in 42 from flats to mt. and another day in 21 from low desert to transitions country........ I love the advice on how to get it done.... Cracks me up... Next question would have to be what is your average. I took a guy from back east calling a couple years ago and he asked me my average I think I will start that story with another post....... Whitey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
