Nick Pallo, 29, of Palmyra, N.Y., was seriously injured Dec. 17 when the friend he was hunting predators with pulled the trigger on a fox standing between the two men.
According to Pallo’s explanation of the events on Trapperman.com, his partner John Murphy of Victor, N.Y., was confused because Pallo was playing a recording of a mouth-blown predator call. Pallo had set the electronic player a long distance in front of himself, then backed into the brush to wait for predators to respond. Pallo said Murphy had never hunted that spot with him. The incident happened at 10:30 p.m.
Pallo took two rounds of pellets from a 12 gauge shotgun from about 65 yards away. He reported that he has 15 or so pellets still lodged in his body. The shot hit his face, neck, arms, hands, chest and legs. He has a ¾-inch gash across his left eye.
Pallo, a professional animal damage control officer, is expected to need several surgeries to repair the damage. He is expected to recover, but will miss many months of work.
For more information, go to the trapperman.com message forums or nytrappers.proboards80.com.
I certainly wish Pallo a speedy recovery.
Showing posts with label electronic callers. Show all posts
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Coyotes Were Thick
On a recent waterfowl hunting trip in Arkansas, I noticed numerous piles of scat on many of the levees that surrounded rice fields.
The dung was undoubtedly that of coyotes. In most cases, the hair-laden feces was left as territorial markers. I found it especially interesting just how prevalent the markers were, so I asked one of the duck guides about coyotes.
“We have tons of them,” he said. “We see them all of the time.”
The next morning, as we motored in the dark through flooded trees on the way to our duck blind, a pack of coyotes shattered the solitude, wailing and howling to announce their presence to all within earshot.
On the return trip to the lodge, I spied a coyote taking a final nap on the shoulder of the highway. A return trip to Northeast Arkansas might just be in order very soon.
The dung was undoubtedly that of coyotes. In most cases, the hair-laden feces was left as territorial markers. I found it especially interesting just how prevalent the markers were, so I asked one of the duck guides about coyotes.
“We have tons of them,” he said. “We see them all of the time.”
The next morning, as we motored in the dark through flooded trees on the way to our duck blind, a pack of coyotes shattered the solitude, wailing and howling to announce their presence to all within earshot.
On the return trip to the lodge, I spied a coyote taking a final nap on the shoulder of the highway. A return trip to Northeast Arkansas might just be in order very soon.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Flambeau Partners With Minaska
Flambeau Outdoor Products, which produces decoys and game calls under the MAD Calls, Lohman and Big River brands, will increase its product line through a new partnership agreement with Minaska Outdoors.
Minaska, based in Lincoln, Neb., has an established line of electronic predator calls and extensive library of sounds.
“Minaska Outdoors has developed a phenomenal following with consumers in the predator hunting market,” said Tad Brown, Flambeau product development specialist.
Under terms of the agreement, Flambeau will take over the manufacturing, sales and marketing of the Minaska product line. Flambeau will market Minaska products under its MAD Calls brand, and will immediately begin production of four models. Flambeau will also offer calling sound downloads for its units at www.madgamecalls.com.
“While the MAD brand is hot in the deer and turkey markets, we are excited to jump into the growing predator market with this unique line of electronic predator calls,” said MAD founder Mark Drury, a product development and public relations specialist for Flambeau.
“We were looking for a partner to drive our long-term development plans, and we are very excited to be involved with the launch of MAD to the predator hunting market,” said Steve Borland, Minaska co-founder.
The partnership with Minaska is certain to increase Flambeau’s share of the growing predator hunting products market. Flambeau added the Lohman, MAD and Feather Flex brands within the past couple years, and introduced a coyote decoy earlier this year under the Flambeau name.
Minaska, based in Lincoln, Neb., has an established line of electronic predator calls and extensive library of sounds.
“Minaska Outdoors has developed a phenomenal following with consumers in the predator hunting market,” said Tad Brown, Flambeau product development specialist.
Under terms of the agreement, Flambeau will take over the manufacturing, sales and marketing of the Minaska product line. Flambeau will market Minaska products under its MAD Calls brand, and will immediately begin production of four models. Flambeau will also offer calling sound downloads for its units at www.madgamecalls.com.
“While the MAD brand is hot in the deer and turkey markets, we are excited to jump into the growing predator market with this unique line of electronic predator calls,” said MAD founder Mark Drury, a product development and public relations specialist for Flambeau.
“We were looking for a partner to drive our long-term development plans, and we are very excited to be involved with the launch of MAD to the predator hunting market,” said Steve Borland, Minaska co-founder.
The partnership with Minaska is certain to increase Flambeau’s share of the growing predator hunting products market. Flambeau added the Lohman, MAD and Feather Flex brands within the past couple years, and introduced a coyote decoy earlier this year under the Flambeau name.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Another Use for E-Callers
Technique of the Week: It might seem unorthodox, but a good way to learn how to use a mouth-blown predator call is to mock an electronic caller.
Why? For starters, you’ll really pay attention to the cadence, tone and urgency of what most likely is a real rabbit in distress or an actual coyote barking and howling. You’ll discover the nuances in the sounds, and you’ll figure out how to mock it by trial and error.
After you think you have mastered the sounds, tape yourself. Compare it to the electronic version. It’s really no different than a football coach reviewing the game film Monday morning to see how the players performed and where they need to improve.
Keep working at it until you have it down, then add your own twists and flavor to your calling routine.
But why bother to learn if I own an electronic call?
Electronic units are super tools, but having the flexibility to pull out a tube and use it can save your hunt if the e-caller malfunctions. By using a mouth call, you can vary the tone and cadence to make sounds and sequences that differ from those programmed into your unit. You can also blow a mouth call while your e-caller projects another sound.
Today’s predator callers are lucky to have an overwhelming number of electronic units and mouth-blown calls available. Knowing how to use both effectively will enhance your calling success. That’s a great reason to use one to learn the other.
Why? For starters, you’ll really pay attention to the cadence, tone and urgency of what most likely is a real rabbit in distress or an actual coyote barking and howling. You’ll discover the nuances in the sounds, and you’ll figure out how to mock it by trial and error.
After you think you have mastered the sounds, tape yourself. Compare it to the electronic version. It’s really no different than a football coach reviewing the game film Monday morning to see how the players performed and where they need to improve.
Keep working at it until you have it down, then add your own twists and flavor to your calling routine.
But why bother to learn if I own an electronic call?
Electronic units are super tools, but having the flexibility to pull out a tube and use it can save your hunt if the e-caller malfunctions. By using a mouth call, you can vary the tone and cadence to make sounds and sequences that differ from those programmed into your unit. You can also blow a mouth call while your e-caller projects another sound.
Today’s predator callers are lucky to have an overwhelming number of electronic units and mouth-blown calls available. Knowing how to use both effectively will enhance your calling success. That’s a great reason to use one to learn the other.
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