FoxPro usage

[AndyTheSilent]

I bought a fox pro about two months ago however I'm struggling/pondering how best to use it regarding volume levels. Take for instance fox cub distress, I start it loud (volume 10) and if I get any business I gradually reduce it down. However I can't find out if I should have it louder for faster responses, or have it quiet and gradually increase it until they take an interest, and then finally when I have spot one, do I decrease the volume gradually to pull them in?
Obviously it's a learning curve and will be variable depending on circumstances however rough usage ideas would be very useful

 

[The Singing Stalker]

The one thing is one call doesn’t always work. Foxes can hear over a long distance and it depends on the area you are in. I tend to start low so if anything is near it will pull them in rather than deafen them. Then increase the volume. Depends on their mood as to if they will come into your caller or not.
I have watched foxes ignoring my caller whilst they have been Out mousing,
oh And when I do up the volume I then start to bring it down again after a while so if anything is out there it has to move in closer to hear the noise.
Sometimes it works and sometimes I would be better running around the field naked crying CawCaw at the top of my voice.

 

[AndyTheSilent]

The one thing is one call doesn’t always work. Foxes can hear over a long distance and it depends on the area you are in. I tend to start low so if anything is near it will pull them in rather than deafen them. Then increase the volume. Depends on their mood as to if they will come into your caller or not.
I have watched foxes ignoring my caller whilst they have been Out mousing,
oh And when I do up the volume I then start to bring it down again after a while so if anything is out there it has to move in closer to hear the noise.
Sometimes it works and sometimes I would be better running around the field naked crying CawCaw at the top of my voice.

Caw caw, that has probably summed up my day but for other reasons!

 

[Bowderdale]

I have used a fox pro for years and learned what works one night is completely ignored the next ! That goes for calls and volume, a lot of variables come into play, like distance, wind, woods, lamp shy foxes etc, I’ve started hanging mine up in trees which I’ve had great success with. I usually have a good scan with the thermal and if nothing seen start the caller usually around 14/16 and rabbit distress, if there’s a response i gradually decrease the volume, if the fox stops responding I switch to the rat distress at low volume. Cub distress calls can spook a wary vixen at this time of year unless your between her and the Cubs. At this time of year when lambs are being taken i don’t use a caller at all, I just sit and wait.

 

[old keeper]

As has already been said, no call works 100% and just as well!

As far as volume goes, be guided by what you would hear in nature. Foxes have remarkable hearing and certainly don't need a caller blasting out at high sound levels. The same applies to how often a call should be used, how often have you heard a live rabbit squealing for ten minutes non-stop? If you follow what you hear when you're out in the countryside you won't go far wrong.

 

[Paddy_SP]

As the others have said - just keep varying your methods and go with what works. One thing I have noticed though is that where there's running water, foxes don't appear to be able to hear any calls above it. Consequently, I try to stay well away from any noisy streams/rivers. 87 foxes so far this year means we're doing something right!

 

[Milk no sugar please]

Foxes are totally ignoring the caller here right now so you might find no call works. Ive found the caller most successful in mating season. Start with the volume low down and increase slowly over time if nothing comes haring in.

I watched one a couple of evenings ago with bins hear the caller. It turned to look, listened to the sound and then went back to doing what it was doing before I disturbed it. I had to get closer as the distance was 800yds, so a little walk ensued. Same result though, dead Charlie

 

[foxhunter]

There are no rules in calling , basically just experiment and you will have success. I constantly change calls if nothing has shown , you'd be surprised how often this works.