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For pressured mallards, use high-pitched, irregularly timed calling, such as a series of short, broken whistles, and consider adding a squeaky or quack sound to mimic a female duck. This can help to attract the attention of a wary male, and the irregular calling pattern may help to disguise your location. Using a mouth call or a call with a loud, clear tone is also beneficial.
Choosing the Right Call
When calling in pressured mallards, a high-pitched call with a loud, clear tone is often the most effective. A call like the Huet Triton or the Zink Matrix is ideal for this type of hunting, as they produce a bright, ringing sound that can be heard over long distances. Consider using a mouth call or a call with a loud, clear tone, such as the Huet 3-Rocket, which can produce a sound that’s audible from 100-200 yards away.
Calling Techniques
To call in pressured mallards, use a series of short, broken whistles, such as “quack-quack-quack-quack-quack,” followed by a pause, and then repeat. This irregular calling pattern can help to disguise your location and make it more difficult for the ducks to pinpoint your position. Consider adding a squeaky or quack sound to mimic a female duck, which can help to attract the attention of a wary male. For example, use a series of short, high-pitched whistles, such as “peep-peep-peep,” followed by a quack sound, such as “quack-quack-quack.”
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