Cape Cod Wildlife Calling

Guided Sessions for Photos or Observation
"Not your typical walk in the woods"

Experience the excitement from up close encounters with some of the wildest animals the Cape has to offer; coyotes, fox, raccoons, and whitetail deer, as well as hawks, owls, and countless species of songbirds. Come along as we call some of these species so close that you could touch them. These calling sessions offer some wonderful and exciting video and photo opportunities, or you may choose to simply observe these animals in their natural habitat. All sessions are narrated via two-way radio and all necessary camouflage clothing and equipment is supplied.

Wildlife calling is becoming a very popular way of adding some new excitement to many outdoor activities involving animals and birds. Instead of the old “walk and look” for finding animals and birds, to photograph or observe, which relies on a lot of luck and many hours afield, wildlife calling is exactly the opposite..

With this approach, you find a good spot, called a “stand” (where you would expect to find the target animals), sit down in an area with a good field of view, "blend in", sit still, call, and the animals come to you. In effect the animals are “hunting” you, which can lead to some very exciting encounters. Most animals can be “targeted” by using certain calls, but you never know what will show up. If nothing shows up in 20 - 30 minutes you move to another area, and do it again.

During your session, you will learn the methods necessary to be successful at calling wildlife. You will learn about the various sounds used for different animals. You will be familiar with the necessary equipment, hand calls, electronic callers, camouflage clothing, radios, decoys, and stand selection. Plus, many special tactics to improve your calling success.

Birdwatchers:
It is not uncommon to see 20 or more different species of songbirds at one stand.

Coyotes often come to the call at night. They can be located by using the electronic caller and a group howling tape, or a siren. This is a good way to find out if there are coyotes in the area before setting up to call, as they will readily answer with a howl of their own. Nighttime calling is very productive and exciting. The sound of an animal approaching in the dark really gets the heart racing.

All trips will be custom suited to your interests.

For example:

If you are a Birdwatcher, we can concentrate on species of raptors (hawks and owls) or many different species of songbirds, or both.

For those interested in four legged creatures, we can seek many furbearers as well as whitetail deer.

Equipment

Hand Calls

Lights with red filters for night trips

Custom Remote Control Electronic Callers

Predator Calling Links

The Predator Masters Forum is a great place for information on calling all kinds of animals and birds.  (where the pros hang out)

The Coyote Gods
Vic & John-Henry's coyote Calling Page
Predators & Predation
Procedures for Evaluating Predation
on livestock and wildlife
Predation FAQ
Identify the Killer of pets and livestock

Predator Masters
Varmint Al's Hunting Page
Cronk's Custom Calls
Rhino Calls
Dr. Ed Sceery Predator Calls

Cape Cod Fish and Game

I offer day, as well as very exciting night sessions. The time of day/night sessions depends on targeted species. Contact me, and we will discuss your interests and 
design a specific calling session for you.

One-on-one sessions are recommended in order to increase
our success.

Maximum of two persons per session.

All trips weather permitting.

The time of year somewhat dictates what species we can call with success. 

Night time is the right time for fur bearing predators and owls. Great Horned Owls, Barred Owls, and Screech Owls can be called with consistency at night, when conditions are right.

Contact

Talk to your children about coyotes

More about
Cape Cod Wildlife Calling

Prevention

• If you love your cats, don't de-claw them, your cat's best defense is it's ability to climb.

• If your cat's not a climber, keep it inside.

• Don't feed wild animals, it erodes the fear they have of humans.

• Feed your pets inside, don't leave pet food outside where it may attract predators.

• Talk to your young children about coyotes, make sure they know that they are not friendly dogs.

"In spite of being hunted and trapped for over 200 years, there are more coyotes today than when the United States Constitution was signed. Distemper and canine hepatitis are the most common diseases occurring in coyotes. Rabies and tularemia also occur and may be transmitted to humans and other animals. Coyotes often carry mites, ticks, fleas, worms, and flukes."

Cape Cod Coyote
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Got Lyme Disease ?
All furbearers in Massachusetts carry deer ticks
"The exponential increase in deer numbers throughout the United States from an estimated 500,000 in 1900 to 30,000,000 today has greatly increased the number of deer ticks throughout the country. Increased outdoor recreation, extended forest cover (especially in the Northeast), reduced hunting in some areas and continued suburban sprawl are some of the factors involved in the rise in reported cases of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections in humans throughout the United States."
Source: American Lyme Disease Foundation