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Calling is certainly an addition to stand hunting that will greatly increase its effectiveness, but it is something that should be practiced and perfected before being used in the field. Although there are a number of sounds or calls made by moose for communication, the primary one used by hunters during the rut is the cow call or mating call. This essentially is mimicking an available cow in order to attract a prospective bull. During the rut, which peaks between mid September to mid October, is when calling can be most effective. Although the bulls are actually seeking cows continually through the rutting period, the cows are only sexually receptive a few days out of a 28 day cycle. If no bull is responsive to her during this short period of estrus, she may, after approximately 25 days, have a second “heat”. Studies have shown that the majority of conceptions are achieved in the September / October months. Because of this cycle, calling anytime during the rut can significantly increase a hunter’s chances of harvesting an animal, particularly a bull. Read on to find short reviews on some popular moose calls.

Buck Expert - Pro Bull Moose Call - Accurately reproduces wails of cow in heat, cries of bull, and moans of calf. The package includes huge mega phone, instructional CD, camo cover, and lanyard.

Buck Expert - X-Trem Moose 5-in-1 Call - Considered by many the best moose call ever made, it creates bull, cow-in-heat, and calf vocalizations. The megaphone can be used to produce antler cracking and tree rubbing noises. The megaphone funnel can even be used to recreate loud moose urinating sounds. Call screws into megaphone - even has tuning holes allowing an increase or decrease in call sound volume.

Carlton’s Calls - Moose Call - The newly redesigned Carlton’s Moose Call belts out perfect moose talk with increased volume. Features a camo cover and attached lanyard. Instructional cassette included.

Carlton’s Calls - Moose Calling & Hunting DVD Combo Pack - The newly redesigned Carlton’s Moose Call belts out perfect moose talk with increased volume. Features a camo cover and attached lanyard. You also get the “Calling Trophy Moose” instructional DVD. Learn how to imitate the bull grunt & cow call. Call moose up close within 20 yards. Learn how to use scent holes, lakes, mineral licks, and feeding areas while hunting. See seven different bulls called in.

Crit’R Call - Bull Moose Grunt - This call is big, powerful, and busts into the swamps. It is designed to push deep challenge grunts into the forests and willow swamps. The open-reed style lets the hunter make the nasal resonance needed; no tubes or other megaphones are needed. Excellent results in Alaska, Canada, and Scandinavia have been reported by hunters using the Bull Moose Grunt. Built on the Magnum call body with a special reed, the Bull Moose Grunt makes all bull sounds with authority. It has outstanding durability and works in any weather for moose hunting.

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