1. What type of rifle do you suggest?
I personally use a .223. for hunting in typical NYS terrain, it has enough range and knockdown
power. Furthermore, the report is not too loud and is more "neighbor friendly" than heavier calibers.
2. Do you leave your light on all the time?
I scan with the light the entire time that I am calling and even for a few moments after I turn the call off. Otherwise,
you are sitting in the dark, unable to see any incoming critters (unless the moon is bright enough to enable you to see)
3. At night, How do you know what you are shooting at?
While using a red lens, all animals eyes shine back red. It is vital to positivley ID your target. My LIghtforce
light allows me to "burn" the animal by shining very bright at the time of the shot. However, if the animal is
far away, this does not always work. I learn to analyze animal behavior % movement to determine what I am dealing
with.
4. What is your favorite call?
This seems to change from calling season to calling season. One year, the Foxpro woodpecker distress was very productive
in my area. The next season, the foxpro cottontail distress # 1 was my most productive sound. I use a variety
of sounds, both mouth blown and electronic, in a variety of situations.
5. How long to you stay in one spot?
This depends upon where I'm hunting. If it is a spot that required a long walk to set up, I tend to stay longer.
Also, if the spot has been a good producer in the past, I tend to stay longer (up to 3 hours). For these types
of spots, I go there for the last hour of light and then stay for an hour or more calling in the darkness. If I am going
to multiple spots during a night hunt, I check my watch and give each spot 1/2 hour.
6.. When is your next seminar?
The best wasy to find out when are seminars and special events are scheduled is to look on our forum. It can be
accessed on the main page of this website.
