Coyote Howlers, Open Reed Howlers

RedHunter "Bad to the Bone" Coyote Howlers

RedHunter Coyote Howler materials

The RedHunter Coyote Howlers are made from authentic cow horn. Although there are many different brands of coyote howlers being sold at retail stores, all of them are made from some sort of plastic. There is something special about the tone emitted from a cow horn howler. Cow horn really seems to mellow the sound and make it most appealing to the coyotes. We are sold on real cow horn howlers and know that after using one and seeing one for yourself you’ll just know how well they perform.

The RedHunter Coyote Howlers feature an open reed design and with practice, they allow the user to speak a variety of coyote lingo. Yes, there is a specific coyote language and our howlers will allow you to "talk to the animals" in a way that will bring them to your location or at the least, allow you to locate their position.

The mouthpiece/soundboard is designed for a full range of pitch to allow the user to transition from howls to Ki-Yi sounds. It takes a bit of practice to master the full range of the RedHunter Howler but the end result is well worth the effort. There is a full illustration of exact coyote language details in the hunting section of this site. Also, check out our "Sound File" page.

We will be the first to admit that we are more technical type guys than artistic types. Although sometimes we do attempt to get a bit artsy with our cow horn howlers for coyote calling. Since the RedHunter Coyote howlers are made from cow horn, all are unique and exhibit their own visual and aural characteristics. No two are the same! Don’t expect your order to look exactly like a photo.

Generally speaking, we attempt to design our coyote howlers for a medium, mellow tone. We want to attract curious coyotes with a pitch that is inviting, not intimidating. We refer to our design as a "tactical field howler". It sounds more like a female coyote (or a gay male). Our reasoning for this type of sound is so the smaller, higher pitched howl will not intimidate lesser than alpha-male coyotes. However, there are no truly solid rules here. In short, we strive for an overall sound that will tickle all of their senses and attract males & females alike.

Our RedHunter custom coyote howlers are simple, effective field hunting tools that are proven performers. All of them are made by us, one at a time and will surely get the job done when you do your part. We will do some custom stuff like engraving, etc. upon special request but remember that our artistic talents have their limitations. Camo finish models are available too.

Here are a couple of examples of what RedHunter Coyote Howlers look like. Remember that each one will be slightly different. Since they are a natural product, even when finished and polished, some very minor flaws can be seen. Keep in mind that these are tools to be used in the field, not works of art to be displayed in a glass case.

Here are some calling tips to keep in mind

Howls:
The key to howling is to practice enough and develop that “touch”. The ability to find and hold the right spot is critical to effective howling. A howl can be done with or without a bark preceding or following the howl.

To create a howl, start by inserting the call almost all the way in your mouth and blow to achieve a party horn type of sound. By adjusting green o-ring and manipulating the reed lightly with your teeth or upper lip you can create long or short howls or deeper tones versus higher (younger) tones. While producing the party horn type of tone, pull out while pressing down on the reed and stop at the desired tonal range. Some howls may also require that the reed be pushed back slightly at the end of the howls.

A Lone Locator Howl is a long howl that tapers off at the end into a lower tonal range.

A Challenge Howl usually has a bark at the front of the howl and is medium in length, ending abruptly while rising in tone. A Warning Bark Howl is a forceful two tone, medium length howl that ends abruptly.

The best general advice we can give you is don’t over-howl. Make sure you give the coyotes enough time to react (10-minutes or so). Too much of a good thing is bad and if your howling skills are not up to the job at hand, the coyotes will figure it out fast. After the opening howls, I usually just answer back with what they send my way. Remember the old saying, "The less said, the better." Howling with a buddy works well too. Check out our "Sound Files Page" and listen to some examples. Good luck and you will love your howler once you master it. It won’t take long and you’ll have it mastered.