What do you do to keep you box call from making noise while moving throught woods? I put a piece of soft felt between the lid and box but I had to rechalk a lot. Any ideas?
A rubberband or a tight piece of elastic around the call should stop the sounds.
Quote from: MOStrutter on April 03, 2012, 03:48:57 PM
A rubberband or a tight piece of elastic around the call should stop the sounds.
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We had a good thread on this a short while back.
In addition to rubbernads, some suggested pipecleaners, to which some expressed concern about moisture retention.
Another interesting suggestion was ponytail holders from Wally mart's beauty section.
One of those wide rubber bands that are used in the vegetable section of your super market works great. They do not need to be doubled.
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If you can get a good box call holster they work great. No need for rubber bands. I stick a piece of scotchbrite between the lid and paddle and then put the box in the holster. No sound at all.
TRKYHTR
Quote from: TRKYHTR on April 03, 2012, 06:54:30 PM
If you can get a good box call holster they work great. No need for rubber bands. I stick a piece of scotchbrite between the lid and paddle and then put the box in the holster. No sound at all.
TRKYHTR
This is what I do As well .
Buy yourself a Call Muzzle . The are the best tools for silencing that call that talks while you walk . The NWTF did have license to sell them in the Turkey Shoppe . Check there or google call muzzle . They cost $5 and work better than any other method . They are easy to use also .
Quote from: wisconsinteacher on April 03, 2012, 03:46:37 PM
What do you do to keep you box call from making noise while moving throught woods? I put a piece of soft felt between the lid and box but I had to rechalk a lot. Any ideas?
this is what I do with my push pin calls ---- Get some thin nylon mens dress socks "church socks" I like to call them - and put the calls in them you can fold over the ends and double up the thickness also -keeps them silent, more dry ,and from getting dinged up too
Quote from: TRKYHTR on April 03, 2012, 06:54:30 PM
If you can get a good box call holster they work great. No need for rubber bands. I stick a piece of scotchbrite between the lid and paddle and then put the box in the holster. No sound at all.
TRKYHTR
I use papper towel between the lid and paddle.
I use toilet paper and use a ponytail holder. Handy for other uses, too...
Quote from: Turkey Beard on April 04, 2012, 10:55:26 AM
I use toilet paper and use a ponytail holder. Handy for other uses, too...
Is that what they call multi-tasking?
I recently came across a primos product for this task. They looked like the perfect thing for keeping the call quiet and will pick some up myself.
basically a figure 8 rubber band.
http://www.basspro.com/Primos-Lock-Jaw-Box-Call-Silencer-Bands/product/40518300/273153
I leave my box calls at the house because they are bulky and make way to much noise! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Flydown on April 04, 2012, 10:34:07 PM
I leave my box calls at the house because they are bulky and make way to much noise! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
My boxcalls make the kind of noise that draws in turkeys !!! Can't leave home without 'em !
Quote from: lightsoutcalls on April 04, 2012, 11:36:00 AM
Quote from: Turkey Beard on April 04, 2012, 10:55:26 AM
I use toilet paper and use a ponytail holder. Handy for other uses, too...
Is that what they call multi-tasking?
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It's called being a firstborn and trying to be prepared for EVERYTHING! :TrainWreck1:
I "borrowed" two of my wife's ponytail holders. One of them I use in place of a regular rubberband over the whole box, the other I slip in between the box and lid for transportation. Works great!
I use one rubberband. First, put it over the paddle and then twist a half turn and put it around the whole box. This way the band is actually between the paddle and the call edges so even if bumped it will not make noise. If you just wrap the band around the call and not the paddle you will eventually get a horrible screech from the call when you bump it or even when you try to remove the rubberband.
Quote from: shadetree callers on April 03, 2012, 07:40:18 PM
Buy yourself a Call Muzzle . The are the best tools for silencing that call that talks while you walk . The NWTF did have license to sell them in the Turkey Shoppe . Check there or google call muzzle . They cost $5 and work better than any other method . They are easy to use also .
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I had this problem this morning...my box call that has remained silent all year decided that today was the day it clucked everytime I took a step....gotta get a tighter rubberband for it I guess
Quote from: MOStrutter on April 03, 2012, 03:48:57 PM
A rubberband or a tight piece of elastic around the call should stop the sounds.
Works for me!
Cut off an old sock and just slide it over.
a cheap can koozie works good for some boxes, you just have to find one that fits your call snug. If its too loose it won't keep it quiet. This one works perfect for my Lynch.
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I make a cork wedge for my calls that keeps the paddle from contacting the sides.
I keep those vegetable bands always in a draw, just grabbed it & it seems to work fine.
Good thread...Quote from: Gobblez on April 03, 2012, 04:11:48 PM
One of those wide rubber bands that are used in the vegetable section of your super market works great. They do not need to be doubled.
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you know, this is what you do with that one sock you have left over, slide it over the handle
Here is a link for the call muzzle. I personally had never heard of one.
The Call Muzzle (http://www.outdoorprostaff.com/the-call-muzzle.html)
primos call silencer.. just a nice fitting peice of rubber with a tab on it.. 3 for $5 or something and they work well
I generally go to Lowe's and get the 12" velcro strips for holding cords and hoses. Place the square under the lid and wrap the tail around the call coming back over the lid..
I have a call muzzle and the primos bands, both work very well.
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Quote from: TauntoHawk on March 28, 2013, 01:45:43 PM
primos call silencer.. just a nice fitting peice of rubber with a tab on it.. 3 for $5 or something and they work well
I started using those this year. They work great.