Distressed woodpecker electronic calls have been effective for me the past two years on coyotes and bobcats. Even this time of year when the calling is tougher, I get more responses with this call or pup coyote calls. The problem is lugging a Fox Pro around when I prefer hand calls. The other problem is using a hand call that will allow me to master the variations of the woodpecker. The solution came with the purchase of a Sceery Model ACE-2 Bull Elk Seducer, a very compact call. When the tongue is trilled over the mouthpiece with varying tooth pressure, presto, the woodpecker distress is produced! My neighbor's dogs suffered through my learning process, but, I felt confident enough to take it on my next calling trip.

From Miami, Arizona there is a road that goes to a remote outpost called Young, Arizona -- miles and miles of dirt road that takes the traveler from desert to pines and through three climatic zones in the process. Anxious to try the new call, I started at the lower elevations and worked my way up, making seven stands on Monday last. Seven stands and two coyotes, not great, but, worth the effort. The last stand was the best when a very nice bobcat popped out of the brush about 40yds away.

He stood there looking my way, hesitated, then came in closer, moving slowly and cautiously. Average size, beautiful pelt, nice trophy. My scope was on 2.5 power and I had him in the crosshairs as he moved slowly toward my decoy, about 15 yards away from me. I continued watching him as he sniffed the decoy and decided to retreat. I watched him disappear back into the brush. Discipline, that's the subject.

Bobcat season ended in Arizona on March 31st.

Good info on the hand call and field report, Handloader.

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The last stand was the best when a very nice bobcat popped out of the brush about 40yds away.... Bobcat season ended in Arizona on March 31st.

Sounds like my luck with the cat but one thing... at least you know the call works.


Chet