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Keeping a box call quiet?

Started by wisconsinteacher, April 03, 2012, 03:46:37 PM

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wisconsinteacher

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?

MOStrutter

A rubberband or a tight piece of elastic around the call should stop the sounds.

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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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Turkey Trot

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.
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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.

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hookedspur

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.

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shadetree callers

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 .

Old Gobbler

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
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TREEDOG

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.

Turkey Beard

I use toilet paper and use a ponytail holder.  Handy for other uses, too...
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lightsoutcalls

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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VanHelden Game Calls

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

Flydown

I leave my box calls at the house because they are bulky and make way to much noise! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

shadetree callers

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 !