garminguru
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Originally posted by skeets
i think all coon squallers are about the same,main thing is that theres something in the tree to look at.ive made coons look blowing on a blade of grass or a leave, clapping my hands,growling or try growling like a coon, or knocking the tar out of a tree with a club lol. the best thing i ever used though was a carbide light, them things can pop like a shotgun and sometimes a coon will look then.
My recommendations for getting a coon to look in order of importance.....
1. A very very dim light, almost to the point that you can't even see it illuminating the highest point in the tree. Preferably with a red lens.
2. Get as far back as reasonably possible while shining this dim light.
3. If you must squall, do one very short squall and do not "over squall."
4. Still not looking, then peck on the tree while shining your dim light.
5. Maintain short squalls and not many of them or stop squalling altogether.
6. Still not looking, look for a vine or sappling you can shake vigorously. A lazy hunting partner will probably not get this job done correctly. Trust me I know.
7. Keep your light dim through this whole process!
8. Still not looking, then I guess light the tree up BUT only after you have gave a good effort with the dim light.
Many times I have had the coon looking good at the dim light and then brighten it up and him quit looking for good. I have had them start looking again at the dim light but it can be hard.
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09-30-2012 05:08 PM
