Just wondering, it has been years since I used a fawn bawl. Anyone ever use them this time of year bow hunting?
Right now the deer are scattered all over the woods eating acorns and seemingly have no pattern. They do not appear in open feilds until after shooting light.
I would like to hear other's opinions on this.
Bob.
Me too. I have thought about it, but have always been scared that rather than draw them in I would just scare everything into the next county.
C :coffee:
a fawn bawl is uneccesary - but soft fawn bleats work great - deer come in slowly like they normally would and since you ar calling softly they are not sure exactly where you are - which they would from a bawl. I think the fawn bawl would spook more deer than it would draw in - but if a deer does come in that guy will never stop blowing that thing :)
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I tried one years ago. Sitting at the base of a large oak tree I blew on it for about 10 minutes. Nothing! Turned my head to look around and the big doe standing right behind me blew and scared the crap out of me. She was so close I could feel her breath on the back of my neck when she blew.
Wow!! That would get my attention!
Bob.
Works GREAT!!!!! For BEAR!!!!!
I used one several years ago. Thought it would scare every critter out if the woods. Made a few calls and the next thing I know I am covered in deer. So close that I couldn't even draw.
Magnus
Alright, I'll bite...What is a fawn bawl? I'm taking one for the team here with this question, because I know I'm not the only one who has never heard of this call.
Thanks Grapes. You're stuck with me on your team. I'll be watching this one
A terrified baby...
I'm referring to a fawn distress call.
Magnus
its a distress call that young deer make .
Exactly, a terrified baby deer. One that has been caught by a predator or in a fence or...well you get the picture. And it is loud!
I'm just assuming it's close to the same sound a doe makes when you pin her to the ground? Kinda like a rabbit or squirrel distress call? If that is it, then I know full well what you are refering to.
You got it sir! :thumbsup:
Except, we have cougars and bears in our woods, so doing a fawn bawl might bring the wrong kind of visitors to the area.
I have tried several, all with no luck. Saw a bunch of does one day opposite side of hay field, started using the fawn baul, bleat, everyone of the outrun hades, whatever had the lilttlun wasnt gooing to get them. Never used one since. I have used gruntcalls, bleat cans with great success, but never with a bawl.
I've used the bleat and got no response. I have had a doe come thru bleating and then have a fawn come in from across the field I was sitting.
I fawn bleated in a doe last year. I do it automatically when I spook a doe. I wouldn't call it a bawl but more than a calm bleat. Kind of a lost baby call. I have no doubt it works. I have an adjustable grunt tube or just use my voice if I don't have that handy.
I agree with Mr. Scifres. I have used the soft bleat numerous times on does and it is my go to call if I have a deer hanging up just out of range. I think a bawl would be too aggressive and have the opposite effect.
I've tried the fawn distress call a few times with no response. It sure creates a racket.
Anyhow, Warren Womack put a few clips up on youtube of the distress call in action. You can gauge if they're for you or not. Thx to Warren for the clips.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wDBwxetLF0
Dagum - neat video!! thanks!
Bob.
I have mouth called a couple but It rare I think more a last ditch effort then a tactic IMHO. I try a primos call one time and had a pretty red fox almost jump in my lap. I've never heard a deer make that sound before, I have also never tried eating one alive either so.......
Its great for predators One of my favorite calls for coyotes. Had deer come in also. I would use soft bleats for deer not the panic type call.
One time a very nice 10 point was tending to a doe about 100 yards away in very thick cover. I voice grunted and got no reaction. I then did a fawn distress call (not terribly loud) and the doe came running closer. The buck followed and stood between the doe and me. He was huge and the arrow went high. It was a fun experience but I have NEVER had luck with a fawn distress call since.
BTW, the buck had an inside spread of 19 1/2". I found this out when the neighbor shot him.
Try it on time, when you have a group of deer out of range, but within sight.
You just might be surprised.
Be forwarned, the deer will be jumpy, and shots must be very close.
I just called one in for my son saturday.He shot it at 10 yds with his compound. He drew back when he heard them coming It works better when.there are 2 people caller and shooter. I use it some in the midday while scouting and sometimes right. Before I get down from the stand. It works and its exciting. I only try during the first couple weeks of the season though.
I've had several does, a buck, and a grey fox come in to investigate a fawn bawl over the years. The does always sneak in, then begin stomping and blowing.
Works good in early season, Does come running, or sneaking. I've had three come in at once at full run. I've had just as many coyotes come looking for an easy meal. Very exciting when it works. It don't always work.
I have had some success with fawn bleats, but never tried a full out bawl.
I blew one of the Primos fawn bawls a couple of different times (trips). If you want to see deer, blow it. If you want a chance to take a shot at a deer with the your bow, don't blow it.
They come in coiled like a spring and if they are a mature doe and you are in a tree stand they will pick you off right away.
Billy