Ain't it great when things go your way?

[TheObserver]

Yes I have and still do try calling them in, but only in the spring around the time that fawns are dropping and definitely not in Grizz country. When I first started calling I wasn't doing it right and gave up way too early. But I've since learned that you gotta do it for like a good 45 mins - constantly. And by the end of it I'm usually pretty exhausted if I go for the full 45 mins. I don't really do blind calling unless I'm right on top of fresh sign (like flies still on the shit), because I haven't had too much luck just blindly calling; but I have called in a few does coming to see who's baby is whaling and two coyotes and one bobcat while calling blindly; but only one time have I called in a bear while blindly calling and it was a sow and cubs unfortunately. So now I wait until I can physically see a bear before I decide to call. I've successfully called in two boars and shot one of them (small one but very tasty).

I much prefer stalking in on them rather than calling and trying to get them to come to me (unless they're in a bad spot to shoot and I need them to come closer) because sometimes they will come in so fast its tough to get a proper shot off. I like to get up high and have some kind of cliff or slash pile etc at my back so nothing sneaks in from behind (I've read stories of guys having unexpected guests sneak right up behind them - no thanks). Definitely recommend you give it a try and be prepared for anything to come in

What calls do you use for them? Mostly fawns or have you tried a cottontail or other rabbit? Cool good to know.

I think i'm going too, after 4 ungulate call ins last season i'm right hooked on the calling lol

[Harvest the Land]

You bet I use both fawn and cottontail in distress calls and they work well. Also like to bring a coyote pup distress call - that can work really well too. Its good to bring a variety and mix it up sometimes. Next one I want to add to the arsenal is a bear cub distress call. Highly recommend giving calling bears a try - but just always be completely aware of your surroundings while doing it because something can sneak in on you from anywhere at any time and you might never even notice