“Are there common qualities that all good predator callers possess?” I was asked this question a couple of years ago and my first impulse was to answer “No” but after thinking about it, I must say that there are some things that all really good predator callers have in common.
They were all raised on farms and ranches and began hunting very early. They continue to live in rural areas or where they can be hunting in a matter of minutes.
While they are proficient with handguns and shotguns, the weapon of choice is a bolt action rifle. They are a little ”old fashioned” and have not joined the fad of semi-auto rifles. They know it is patience and accuracy, not fire power that puts fur on the ground.
They are “hard headed” and most persistent. They are confident that what they are doing will work.
When in the woods, they notice things that most hunters are not aware of. They are good at tracking and reading sign.
A good predator hunter avoid crowds if possible and enjoys hunting alone.
All really good predator hunters are good “dog” men. They hunt predators or hogs with dogs. I am not sure of the relationship other than “dog” men spend so many hours in the woods on a year round basis.
Predator hunting is a rapidly growing sport with many young hunters getting involved. I am sure that the qualities of the hunter will change and that is a good thing for the hunter described above is a dying breed.
See you outdoors,
Gary
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