Duck Calls I Use For The 2020 Waterfowl Season

[@zanderdezarn9930]

i am 13 and i just started calling this year. my coach gave me a goose and a duck call. i am so grateful for them. my point was that i just started calling so i can’t relate to any of this🤣

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

You can relate, look up the videos of live birds and practice to their calling

[@jamesscallyiii27]

I'm the same way with the Buck Gardner Double Nasty, it's what I learned to call on, listening to his CDs while I'm driving, that is my go-to mallard call

[@CE-vd2px]

Where did u get the cd? It says he is out

[@jamiecope5382]

That's absolutely right Titus I used to go to the golf course and listen to the birds all the time that's how I learned how to call

[@gavinpage2789]

9:35. That original guy is Phil Robertson

[@stevechmiel6016]

I use a whistle 10x more than my hen mallard call. But I shoot 90% gwt wig pins

[@jordanpoole3006]

That whistle is just a regular metal coaches whistle with the ball taken out. Been used in SW Louisiana for a long time!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

@@jordanpoole3006 it is but it isn’t. He’s soldered copper in to get the right pitch, but ya I’m sure it works either way

[@Pontiuspilate666]

I have the jj lares hybrid and magnum hen, they sound amazing. Best money ever spent.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Amen to that

[@danielfuller6679]

Great video again! Glad to hear you say you try to be more realistic. Phil Robertson once said the guys in the competitions don't even sound like real ducks.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks

[@shawnfarris8908]

I'm in Arkansas and this is my 2nd year of duck hunting. The best advice is scout to see what birds are there and use the same call and decoys.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yessir

[@dustinnichols9376]

I completely dig the fact you’re a local hunter when you said kittles is why I’ve watched all your videos

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Appreciate that

[@magnoliaflyways6994]

Mississippi Great video Titus! I say the same thing about the number of calls on your lanyard. You need to pick your favorite mallard call and a good whistle is all you need. Love the widgeon whistle.

[@adamj.8398]

5:25 that's a gorgeous hybrid!!! Dream bird

[@mchenryjeremy]

I have removable drops on all of my calls except my #1 mallard call. I have 2 mallard calls (acrylic & wood for tone/volume variety), hen teal call, & whistle. Those are my go to calls headed out to the marsh. I also have gadwall, diver, speck, snow calls in my blind bag ready to go with drops on them if I see enough of those other birds to get them out and just attach or replace existing calls on the lanyard. I do not like 6-8 calls on the lanyard getting tangled up with each other. I have super short 2-3 inch drops too. Helps the calls lay in a more consistent position rather than me fumbling and looking down to find my call. They're where I expect to find them without having to move my head. Minimizes movement and helps me get on a call faster when needed. Hope that helps!!

[@DeweyB122]

Man. When you said dirt cheap call i said double nasty right before you said it. Im glad im not the only one that truly appreciates the double nasty. I have 2 versions of it and for the price it has blown me away for years since i started. I have more expensive calls but my double nasty is always a go to

[@jdav7641]

I bought the JJ Lares Timber Small Bore this off season and love it! I dig the range and back pressure it has. I’m with you on “matching the hatch” with your calls. We hunt public ground primarily in the north grasslands and being versatile is key. Very seldom do you run into a day where your strap is all green on public land in Cali. Great videos my man!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I have the timber small bore as well. Thanks!

[@danielharlen7836]

I've only been trying to call for a year now and I still have a long way to go. I try and practice on my way to and from work everyday. I've been using the duck commander Jase Robertson hi-ball and a buck garden whistle.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Best time to practice

[@Clayjones80]

I’m also usin the hi-ball but went with the Wingsetter 8 in 1 whistle. It seems way easier than other whistles but we’ll see. This will be my second season and drove my wife crazy practicing last year!

[@SurvivingDuckSeason]

Great video 👍🏻👊🏻💪🏻I’ve always been big on having species specific calls. I don’t wear them all, though. I keep them in my blind bag and wear the ones I need for the day. Duck hunting is so different everywhere, and can also change at different times of the season. Sometimes being realistic is the best way, sometimes being aggressive and manipulating the ducks is better. Sometimes it’s no calling. Reading the ducks is key to knowing.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks Joel. Couldn’t agree more!

[@jeremymatlock2049]

You are so spot one with the buck gardener double nasty...it sounds awesome.. i found it unfortunately after i payed 80 for and echo call i dont use much...thank for the video love the content

[@jamiecope5382]

Okay I don't want to overwhelm you I don't want to make a nuisance out of myself I love your content. One day hunting mendota my cousin found them olt whistle. Back in the day it was probably three or four bucks this calls probably 50 years old it's the best sounding whistle adjustable style calls pintail like a dream has the most beautiful hollow sounding pintail whistle that I've ever seen anywhere of course the green beans and widgeon

[@jasonriede6056]

Mike Enos and his dad used to make some badass calls out of Los Banos used to work with them at San Luis wildlife refuge

[@garrhanson8032]

I’m pro staff for sutter basin! I’ve been watching you for a long time! I’d love to go on a hunt!

[@MarandaTravels]

I love Sutter Basin Storm Speck call!

[@chaseknieriem6800]

Sitter basin barred up!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

👍🏼

[@gagebennett5604]

Why you lying bro

[@zackbohannon5404]

I blow a echo meat hanger it is alittle more on the expensive side, but it’s a very smooth call it doesn’t have a lot of range, but for a swamp whole, small impoundment, or timber it’s amazing. I also have the CQ2 by JT Calls another amazing call but still alittle on the pricey side. The CQ2 is my go to and you’ll always see me with that, my mallard drake from duck commander which you can do teal and widgeon with that, as well as my field proven Canada goose call.

[@leviayala9810]

That wigeon call is amazing.

[@ksoutdoorsports]

Great video. Never a wrong time to grow our skills as a hunter.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks

[@danielfuller6679]

Guys in the blind next to us get ticked when they are working birds with mallard calls, greeting call, feeding clocks and everything else and I draw them in with just a whistle doing the mallard drake sound. Keeping it simple sometimes works best.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Nailed it

[@losethealtitude7730]

I just bought a boots on hybrid can’t wait to try it out. I bought a t1 previously and HATED it. Hoping the hybrid is the best of both worlds.

[@peterlederer7674]

Young kids have no idea what they are and some laugh at them. I like a shaker primos has a great one. I have tried to do the feeder call and need to work on it more but a shaker works just as good. I use a teal call similar to a wing setter . I also like to bring out my wood honker call DJ calls u cant beat the sound of wood its different than acrylic etc. I think adding a diver call especially to our area with shulverras lol. I'm not great with speck or snow calls but do have an rnt barbelly and Sean mann whiteout.

[@MarandaTravels]

I used to go out to The Cosumnes River Preserve just south of Sacramento and practice calling in birds. There is miles of walking trails and a kayak launch. Definitely worth checking out if you havent been before. I won a JJ Lares call this off season, I'm looking forward to breaking it in this year!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks for that info. Congrats on the call that’s awesome

[@GameWarden]

I’m a duck call snob. The best in the market from a meat calling perspective is a RM cold weather fan and a JJ lares hybrid, and for the cutdown fans a singleton is money

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

What reed size do you like on the hybrid?

[@GameWarden]

1.360

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks

[@GameWarden]

Mid Valley Mercenaries yes sir. Check out the call nutz Facebook page.

[@drew_de8990]

Picked up a buck gardener call not too bad. I like it

[@surfycube284]

Sutter Basin one-5 is awesome and super easy to blow and if you wanted a quieter version the tule short barrel is the way to go

[@MrJiimsmith]

If you can find them the Maurilio Sprig whistles are a great call to have on your lanyard.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Never heard of them. Gonna look them up

[@MrJiimsmith]

They’re great little calls, they’re hard to get anymore. Check eBay, the genuine wood ones are the best.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

👍🏼

[@BlackBeltProduction]

I’m in Alabama, and I’m friends with Jake from chasing green we actually have a collab hunt planned for December, they use echo calls, I recently bought one after hearing theirs and I must say I absolutely love the echo call... it’s hands down the easiest blowing and best sounding call I’ve ever had.. and I just bought a polycarbonate call, now I’m wanting to get a cocobola really bad!!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Awesome. That’ll be a good time. I’ve blown Echo. Good stuff

[@mikedelgadillo5010]

Hard to beat the double nasty. Great call budget friendly.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrJbuddrow]

I picked up the double nasty for this season and as soon as I blew it I was impressed. That's the best bang for the buck other than a red leg RL99. I blow those two calls and a duck commander Drake whistle. You can do different calls with a Drake whistle as well like pintail, widgeon, and teal.

[@losethealtitude7730]

I own an a5. A lot of people said oh it’s a midrange call but I found out this is a VERY aggressive style call. It will scream at em.

[@dfontenot93]

Another cheap call that if i could only have one call would be a haydels dr-85. And for them gaddies i just use a mallard call pretty versatile. You can do divers as well.

[@vMeBro-ex1rv]

Hey bro I’m from south Louisiana I hunt basically salt water and honestly love your channel I’ve had really good luck with the your calls with the few birds we do get but everytime I limit out I think of your video I’m still trying to find a call like your teal one but have yet to find one keep up the good work

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

That is awesome! Thank you. He doesn't make those calls no more but sutter basin calls makes one that is identical. Check them out

[@vMeBro-ex1rv]

@@MidValleyMercenaries just ordered some the other day haven’t tested them yet but will when I get home for sure

[@southernsquealers9695]

Listen I'm no professional but I've spent hundreds of dollars on a call and I've spent maybe 20$ on a call and I've spent 80$ on calls and the 15$ duck commander ol' raspy is the best call I've ever had and I swear to it

[@SuperBoomer95]

I've got the double nasty, and really like it. It may not get as much variety of sound as a single read (and someone with more skill lol) but still sounds great and is easy to use. I just bought a whistle call today to add a little more flavor lol (the primos power drake)

[@JuniorB.KC41]

The JJ Lares hybrid is def one of the best calls on the market. U should look into Jargon game calls. Chad Beldings call company. They have some killer calls as well. I’ve got JJ hybrid and Jargons calls.

[@brianlinney5482]

Super helpful, I’m still very new to the duck hunting world and it’s nice to hear that there isn’t necessarily a right or wrong way. Appreciate the vid. Also loving my new MVM mossy oak hat

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks Brian and thanks for grabbing a hat. Hopefully we’ll see you out there one day this season

[@brianlinney5482]

Mid Valley Mercenaries let’s make that happen! Cal sprigs crew/MVM crew mash up

[@tatemiller3008]

Κλ

[@sheepdog72]

Thank you. Really enjoying your channel. Going for my first Waterfowl season this year. Wasn't planning on it, so I'm scrambling lol. Just ordered the double nasty. Been practicing on a 9 dollar farm king special.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks and good luck this year!

[@sheepdog72]

@@MidValleyMercenaries thank you. Good luck 👍

[@morganyoder4277]

I've got a mallard call, 6 in 1 whistle, primos high roller, snow goose call, and a speck call. Probably too much but you never know if the occasional goose will drop into the Cali refuges.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Those are all good calls

[@morganyoder4277]

Mid Valley Mercenaries ya, I’ve had the double nasty for a while now and love it.

[@morganyoder4277]

Also do you know if we can sign up for the refuge reservation system yet? I haven’t looked yet but assumed you’d know.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Morgan_Yoder you sure can

[@morganyoder4277]

@@MidValleyMercenaries Cool, Hopefully I get some more resi's this year, my dad and I only got 3 last year.

[@DuckalopeOutdoors]

Chasing Green has some awesome footage for sure!! But you couldn’t be any more correct with matching the hatch. Kinda like fishing.. awesome video!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks!

[@CappsCustoms7]

The double nasty for me always has always been issues out of the box. constantly sticking with any amount of condensation built up till it completely seizes up and if you accidentally drop it in the water it’s useless has no high end it’ll break and catch a high note here and there this was my out of box comparison to DC, knight and hale, and haydells. I grabbed the double nasty cheap on the clearance rack one day and never will I get another 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jamiecope5382]

Try Matt Pierce..... Actually trained under the legend Paul Kingyon whom I actually own a couple of Paul's calls. Worth a bunch. Matt is a California guy who went to train under Paul a time and he makes a bunch of different stuff has a really great spec call phenomenal mallard calls and some pretty good whistles.

[@fullstrapoutdoors9154]

Great video, I've wanted the hybrid for forever I just got a field proven call and it works great!

[@ejmcgraw8794]

New to duck hunting. Very helpful my dude! 👍

[@jamiecope5382]

The great thing about at Pierce Matt Pierce and the Paul Kingyon style Mallard call that he makes is there is no break you can't blow the guts out of them there's no break it's like an actual musical instrument.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I’ll have to look them up. Never heard of them

[@jamiecope5382]

@@MidValleyMercenaries it's just a guy who learned from the master. Absolutely incredible calls. I know you're fairly new to this game you're a young man but look up Paul Kingyon. I think then you will understand.

[@jamiecope5382]

@@MidValleyMercenaries the main thing is one call to do it all let's get a sweet talker from him and it'll seem out there like nobody's business if you choose to do that with it and if you know how to use it properly super nice and quiet. Paul was the best call maker in the United States and this guy Matt Pierce has got it handled

[@ethancarriere9884]

check out some of haydels calls. specifically the gadwall call

[@jamiecope5382]

You can make any call raspy if you use your diaphragm

[@ATEMOFFROAD]

Awesome video, have you herd of JT calls? The omen sounds fire! Any good? Thanks

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I have heard of them. Haven’t used them myself

[@jamiecope5382]

You don't need a gadwall call you can do it all with your Mallard call for those birds. It just takes practice

[@jaydillon1984]

Sound like a real duck,clicked the like button,nice video keep it up thanks

[@caydenleone8770]

The double nasty is the way to go 🦆

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@nathanneuherz4144]

Great video very helpful to a new duck and goose hunter.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Blowing the Duck Calls for 20 min straight at 11:00 at night, is too much...😅 and every Sunday Morning😬

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Practice makes perfect

[@relaxingnoisehub2463]

I like the new Gadwall magnum

[@grantmonast9294]

Here in Florida we pretty much only get Florida mottleds, I got the buck gardener double nasty saline prettt close to the real thing. They have a soft quack, wood calls would be even better

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Saline? I’ve never heard of that model

[@grantmonast9294]

Mid Valley Mercenaries that’s a typo. Sounds pretty close to real thing lol

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Lol. 👍🏼

[@GameWarden]

A wingert whistle or a coon creek whistle are also money

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ya coon creek sounds good

[@dannymadrigal7578]

You said you got a speck call because you had found a place to hunt them. Does that mean you have a bunch of speck and/or snow decoys or what’s the best way to hunt them? Just like ducks and Canadian geese? Or do you just get lucky calling a couple in that are in the area every now and then?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

We would just take silhouettes and them specifically in reference to what I was talking about

[@jamiecope5382]

The specs in California on these refuges you need to really get nice and low very quiet murmurs low growling sounds.

[@jamiecope5382]

Titus I'm here in California southern part. I've been doing this long time and I've been an excellent duck caller for a long time and if you want tips contact me I can give you my information. For the screens you got to Flutter that tongue

[@nvlaser9084]

Finally a channel with great music , not this new age beat shit.

[@jamiecope5382]

Most times with the mallard all I use when they're in close is just a tick tick tick......

[@korylanham7998]

If I needed one duck call for south Florida duck hunting what would it be? 😁 great video!!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Good question. I’m not sure exactly since I’m not familiar with the area

[@bobswagger6748]

And for all you people who like the different looks and colors of call buck gardner offers alot of colors and for 6 more dollars you can get a custom message engraved

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

👍🏼

[@jase4010]

Thanks for the channel recommendation. I’m new and my 9 year old has his first call we’ll be practicing

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

👍🏼

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

👍🏼

[@jase4010]

👍🏻

[@jase4010]

Mid Valley Mercenaries 👍🏻

[@joek5800]

The Buck Gardner works great until you're out in the field my reed always sticks when I need it

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I’ve never had that problem but I do hate that when it happens

[@losethealtitude7730]

Alright man so. Yes your right. Mallards don’t do high balls. They don’t feed call at 200 miles per hour. Your right. However, a duck isn’t NEARLY as loud as the quietest duck call on the market. Duck calls make sounds that are much louder & in some cases much more attractive sounding than live ducks. That’s why they work so well in the right situations. It’s like a hen mallard calling on steroids.

[@rf7621]

Good video ! #muddyguttercalls handmade in the UK have a great reputation, Quality kit and ultra reliable...Using them is as much an art as laying out a spread and working the foreshore or terrain you've got.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks. They’re good looking calls

[@javierdelatorre3487]

Teal duck call

[@mylesshoemaker2666]

If you want to imitate the real thing and sound like a duck you should really take a look at sweatline calls if you haven’t. They are made in Clovis, are the duckies call on the market, and Tony is an awesome guy to deal with. You won’t find better customer service in the waterfowl industry.

[@whackinstackin3149]

Great video! Might have to pick me up one of those gadwall calls!🤔

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

It’s nice to have on those gadwall heavy refuges. Cheap to buy

[@whackinstackin3149]

For sure. Especially when all they are hearing is mallard calls.

[@wyattsaurage8473]

I use the Handel dr 85

[@Dyna_Bro88]

Damn, mention Kittles, you got yourself a sub. My spot!!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Best waterfowl store

[@Maineduckhunter]

Billy Gianquinto, I believe is the guy you are referring to concerning the whistle. He used to come out to GL many years ago, and put on a little calling clinic. He'd sell his calls there as well. He's still around by the way. Get an Acme Thunderer whistle, knock the pea out, or leave it in for a Pintail call. Morillo whistle (wood) are great for Sprig too.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yep we’ve talked to him. Nice guy. He sold us our calls. Said he’s not doing calls anymore.

[@zeblambert3213]

Was that a green wing mallard hybrid

[@michaelrussell9996]

Good video!! 👍👍 from east Texas

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks!

[@bobcostas1331]

Hey man, hunt out of Yolo Bypass. Debating normal bore T1 or hybrid. Any recommendations? I don’t need to scream at them... volume isn’t a huge priority. Just want ducky sound in a single read

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Hybrid is the best sounding in my opinion

[@bobcostas1331]

@@MidValleyMercenaries tears... i bought the T-1 before reading this (lol). Welp, back to the salt mine to save up for another duck call

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Lol. Timber is good just need the right reed

[@tylers1710]

What’s your take on only being able to put in for one refuge on the lottery this year

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

It is what it is. Don’t mind it personally

[@kalibwest3103]

I put as many duck calls as I can fit on my lanyard

[@midwesthunterangler7592]

I got a question have u ever run into a guy that doesn’t like to call? My dad is one of those guys I wanna say it’s because he’s never done it and that’s his own stubbornness but at the same time I’ve had days when birds didn’t like being called

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

There are lots of times we don’t touch the call and kill birds

[@jasonriede6056]

Usually by mid-season I barely call very much at all couple quacks teal call especially when you're hunting around a lot of people on The refuge you know Johnny highballer flaring birds three ponds over and that's when they come over to my quiet little area and Ric flair trying to call the birds out of your decoy but that's refuge that's why I think motion spreader and quiet calling seems to work the best busy refuges and half the time those guys are using the wrong call for the wrong bird 🐦 love your channel keep up the good work hope to see you out there one of these days just got all my reservations in

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Couldn’t have said it better myself. Appreciate it. Ours are in too

[@justinm.3594]

Guy sounds like Nick Swardson.

[@williamgaines9784]

Most of my calls are over 40 years old, mostly wood, with the exception of a Primos "Timber Wench", it has the most realistic highball of any of my calls, and a Primos hen teal call. My Faulk's pintail whistle, which can work on widgeon & teal is approaching 50. I have a Faulk's wood duck call that is very old and sounds real but have had better results using the whistle end of a plastic musical "recorder" to mimic their squeals. Listening to ducks at a park or zoo is great and hearing them in the fields is, of course, best. I have spent most of my time and $ on deer hunting prep this year, but am always ready to get in a blind or stand under a tree. Best of it all to you and be safe.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks. Good luck this season

[@ryanklick1789]

What brand of sweatshirt is that? Looks like a comfortable one.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Very comfortable. Can’t remember. Tore the tag out

[@LinnixGG]

What’s this backdrop you use? I feel like I’ve seen multiple people using this backdrop.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

It’s old barn wood. You can get it Lowe’s

[@mattcrook7263]

Hey there. Im perfect wanna meet.lol Just wanted to add you can do a gadwall. With the mallard call. Kinda the same way you beep the gadwall call a malllard call can do a simalar call.works just saying. Its not the instrument Its the person using that insterment. Alot of ppl dont use their calls to the fullest potential.my 2 cents. MAC

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ya I’ve done it for years. Just making excuses to buy more calls

[@anthonyguerra2456]

Good job!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks

[@felimonreynoso1293]

Hey man what’s your podcast name and where can I hear it?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

The MVM Show You can find it on any platform. iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher etc.

[@lukeshinkaruk678]

That whistle sounds really good! Also I’m ready to see Rocky in the field!!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

We’re ready!

[@gavinbessman5211]

Where did you get your duck call lanyard

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Quack Lanyards

[@augustuslaws6008]

Good stuff!!!!!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks!

[@jonathanmelanson3257]

Don't forget ducks call ducks

[@coreylewellyn9995]

Do you still live in Cali? And hunt in Cali?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yes

[@coreylewellyn9995]

Mid Valley Mercenaries that’s what’s up! I got stationed here last year and wasn’t able to hunt. :( originally from Texas. Still looking for places near Monterey or within a 5 hour drive. Lol

[@blakej4452]

Thumbs way up.

[@jamiecope5382]

Matt Pierce

[@cafowler559]

Where’s your northern shoveler call???

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I just say Shuvulaaa and they come in

[@cafowler559]

Haha