Predator Call Collection, a few anyway!

[Alaskan Yoter]

Ok Fellas let me see if I can share a few predator calls with ya. If you have any questions feel free to ask. THese are just some of my customs, not included are my production calls, and howlers. SOme of the pictures arent all that great.

These three calls were made by Deschner & Son and were made for the hunters in mind. I know theres some out there that have sticker labels. Not sure if they are prior or later to these calls, but I need one.

These first three calls are all made by Gonhuntin. The first two were custom made for a fella by the name of CG in Ohio, and are reportedly the first two GH offered for sale to the public. The second and taller call was custom made to be loud and fit a gloved hand for winter calling. The third I bought myself at a later date. All three calls are well finished and sound great.!!! The next call I got from Kurt Bryan. This call was more bang for its buck for sure. I knew I would be getting a good call coming from Kurt but this one exceed my expectations. It sounds great, is loud, very nicely finished and is different then any other call that I have in the fact that it doesnt sound like the call is coming from you. It kinda sounds like its projected out in front of you. Must be in the design? Kurt ya might be on to something here. The last call is from one of my personal favorites Steve Barbour. Steve spins a awesome call and I have a few more pictured later. This call is made from Sapale(SP?) and its one of those woods that pictures just don't do justice for, and as usual it sounds........AWESOME!

Ok, the first four are spun by Larry Landenberger or as we know him Ridgeviewer Custom Calls. The first call is a Cocobola call with an Ebony tone board. I have two different tone boards for this call. The one you see which gives a lot of dominant dog sounds and some nice jackrabbit type sounds. The second tone board which is the same as the Sapele open reed perty much covers the rest of the sounds and is nicely done. (. This call is beautiful to boot.) And this call is one of only two that don't have the "R" emblem.The lnext two calls are a Sapele Matched and they were entered in the novice, matched set, division of the 2005 Fancy Call Contest. They are also Black Dot Ridge's. The mouthpiece and tone board are both made of water buffalo horn. He intentionally turned the removable, closed reed, mouthpiece to expose, and highlight the white streaks that can be seen within the layers of the horn. The removable, open reed, tone board, is his own design but he was sure to let me know, that he gives special thanks to Jeff Savoie AKA Krusty of Krusty Kriers for the inspiration of the re curved styling. Of course both these calls have the Black Dot/Brass Ridgeviewer Medallion, and the inside barrels are turned, leaving a rolled, rim inside. (Cool but not sure how it’s done) The pokie-dotted call as I called it is actually made from Banksia Pod (Don’t ask I don’t know) This call was built specifically for the 2005 Fancy Call Contest, in St Charles, Illinois. Larry built this call using the pod in hopes of doing something never seen before in the Fancy Call Contest. He went for the larger look for the show only hoping it would add to the visual impact of the pod features. The bottom half of the call is African Blackwood, the center and majority of the call is the Banksia Pod, and the mouthpiece is made from Water Buffalo Horn. While this particular call was designed for the show and not really for hunting, it’s usable for sure and sounds great. The craftsmanship on this thing is of serious quality, and I’m for sure honored to have it. Oops almost forgot that logo. It’s a Black Dot/Brass medallion that is inlaid into the call (No sticker) and no mistaken this call 50 years down the road. The last call is an Art Beauchamp Predator Call made by Rick Kagerer.

[Alaskan Yoter]

This first call is from Walt Betts and is an super addition to my collection. Its an American Black Walnut call that was made for the TPP Mini-Call Swap they had back in 2004. It sounds great. Walt had it attached to his card so I thought I would show that collectors item off too. The next call is a call made by Russ Barkeim of Hogsback Custom Calls. This is a smoked acrylics call that is very well designed. The tone board comes off and can be stored inside the barrel. The picture doesnt show it well but it has a very nicely done lazer logo on the front. This call has to be the loudest call like it on the market. Man you hit a high pitch with this thing and windows are breaking.

The first call is made by Klamath River Woodworks. The second is made by Kent (Seeinspots). Its a very nicely done antler call an it sounds great. Its made from a part of the antler that I think makes the best eye appealing calls.( I also have a two howlers that will be covered in later photos). The third calls is a Rhino from Jay Nistetter that he sent me for winning a call trivia post. This call was a nice addition as it has a sticker label and not branded. Jays calls are one of my first loves and I have a few more pictured later. The last two calls are from the one and only Paul Merrill of MadMoose Calls. The second to last is a very nice looking call with brass accents....I like the eye appeal of this call very much. The last one Paul suprised me with when I got the other one. I recalled it as a call he had made early on and kind forgot about it. When I opened my package there is was. This is a VERY nice addition as I liked it when I saw it and that I don't think theres many MadMoose Antler calls out there.

This call here is a Krusty Krier and one of my favorites so I decided to show a picture of it by itself and add a little cut from the maker about it.
"The third call, made from flame maple, you could say is one of the best, most precisely built, calls I ever made.
Even though I made it without using a lathe it is almost a perfect cylinder (with just .003" of runout at the bell).
It has all of the features I eventually came to use;
The doubled reedset, made from lexan... sitting on top of the now larger 3/16" air channel, on a frenched mouthpiece... with the fortsner bell chamber."

[Alaskan Yoter]

Heres some calls from another favorite of mine. These are made by the ledgendary Joe Jaroski of Illinois, and he is still making a few. The first one is a 1952 Fox call, the second is a 1957, the last four are some mini calls he made in 1999.

The first three are Krusty Krier Calls. Jeff carves these baby's with a dremmel tool, and they are truely nice calls. The last two are RAW calls by Ryan Wieser. Ryan takes a lot of pride in his calls and the way they are presented. They come in nice little bags with his logo stitched onto it. Then placed in a nice tube. The black one is made of acrylic and the second one sounds awesome. Thanks Ryan!!!!

This first on is an Al Lux..a killer caller I need at least two more of. This is an aluminum call that is kinda in the way of the old Weem's All-Call. The barrel is threaded on and easly removed. Included here is the extra barrel and one of the voice inserts. Next call is one of Todds outstanding calls. The last is and ADH call from Kansas (I know little about this call)

[Alaskan Yoter]

The first three are from Kee's Custome Calls. The first one is the very first call Brent sent me, followed by two of his more recent calls, both very nice. Next is a Raisen Kane I got fand don't know allot about.Last the ever so ugly Vern Dorn replica...but don't let that fool ya. I get some awesome sounds out of this little call.

These four calls are made by Walt Betts and the last one is a Ron Welch..... Walt made two I like(I like them all but favor these two) the Poorduck and yipper the little Ebony. Darned if this isnt the only RW call I got, but I'll have two nice addition soon and will post another pic.

Here’s a few more. This first one is one of the basic predator calls made by Rheal of Canada (I didn’t want to mangle his last name not being sure how to spell it). This second call is a horn tip call made by Tim Richards. It is a nice sounding call. Tim I’ll add a few of those others when I get a chance.(Saving howler pics for another post) The next call was made by Charlie Bishop, and a nice addition to my collection. Steve Suko (Oscar) makes these last two calls. The picture doesn’t do these two calls any justice. I had to wait a long while for these calls as they are far and few between, but they were well worth the wait for sure

[Alaskan Yoter]

RGC Calls made by a super fellas...Richard Grantham..I like all these but I like that first one allot it used to be Riches personal call back when they called him "Dick" Richard is kinda of a living piece of history in call.
"I got to know Bill Dudley, Jack Cain, and the Arizona Varmint Callers ASSC where I went wild, won 2nd place state contest, 2nd place AVCA contest, and lost 3rd place in call-off in World contest.
Richard" Ihave another and hope to add one of his new designs real soon.

TNT’s ….The first two calls in this pic were some of Lynn’s earlier work.

This second pic has more of Lynn's calls and two Rare Earth calls. Lynn has three calls I still need to add, two of which are of the other engravings. Nice calls Lynn....

[Alaskan Yoter]

The first two are TimberToes calls with great sound…TomTalker, This open reed is the first predator call Tom ever let go I believe, and sounds great(Plum from his own yard). The third is a prototype predator call from Wilson Game Calls. The last on which reminds me of a Cigar is made by Raymond Elliot…

[Alaskan Yoter]

The first two are antler-closed reeds by BearmanRick. The second one being one of my favorites to always have in the pocket just in case. BradH..This little dandy at first gave me fits because the mouth piece was steep, but man if I didn’t get it figured out in about an hour, and its one of the best sounding open reeds I have. These last two are LH calls..These both are very nice. The first being one of the early ones (I’m missing a couple of the early ones) and the second was a recent one.

Heres some dandy's for ya. These are all calls honed by two makers. They are Cronk/Grantham(6 made I think), Grantham/Krusty (2 made), Cronk/Gratham mini howler. I think only two exist. Next is a Cronk/RAW(not sure how many were made), MadMoose/BradH (What Brad? 10-12?), and the final a Grantham/Sly (Numbered #1 of #2) Thanks fellas all very nice additions.

These five calls are all made by Haastyl Calls..Ben Haas to be exact. The are all beautiful calls and sound great. The fourth call Ben threw in just because he’s a nice fella, but it is made of ambrosia maple with the little worm holes in the side. I like this because it adds character to the call. The last one made of Wenge has one of the most awesome grains I have ever seen (Pic does no justice)..Thanks Ben.

[Alaskan Yoter]

Here are some fine WillKetchum Calls..That second being my favorite. Steve makes a top quality call.

Here are some MadMoose Calls.. First two are some of Paul’s earlier styles followed by the ever famous Brass MadMoose, and two others that are what I call Lami Twist. All of these are very nice top sounding calls. Paul is a super fella to boot.

This next picture has three of the latest of Paul’s calls. I’m thinking this is the style I like the most. The other two calls in the pic are made by Brent Gast.

[Alaskan Yoter]

Predatr….. What can I say Lance makes a smokin call. Lance if I’m missing any, which I am, let me know which ones. The last two calls in this pic are limited calls. The “Diablo” and the “Shadow”

Mike Cooper "Wabi".. The far right being my field call and one of my favorites..must be that Ebony.

Heres some Rhino calls by Uncle Jay..These are one of my favorite calls. Some of these are his earlier ones.

[Alaskan Yoter]

Brass Rhino, 05Flare, Baby Rhino, 05Flare... I will be adding many more of these to my collection and call bag......And I'll always be on the look out for the elusive Open Reed Rhino

Here some dandy's fellas. Yes darn it...I'm back. These are some calls made by Al Woodard of THO calls. I wont get to long winded here as I did that at PM on these calls. A few of these were prior to Al calling them THO calls.

This second pic has some nice'ns in it. The second one Al sent me for Christmas its signed, dated, and numbered #1. Al said it was the proto type for the calls like you see now. The last one is a duel tone call and man is it awesome. I have two more THO's on the way and would like to add the lanyard set.

[Alaskan Yoter]

Well thats it for now I have a few customs left that need pictures, and I only did three pictures per post so I can go back and give a little information on some of the calls if needed.

Be safe,
Todd

[mightyhunter1962]

Hey Todd that is one heck of a collection you have there! Hope you have a lock and key for all of those great looking calls!! If you ever decide to collect tube calls, holler at me, I think...no, I know I could help your addiction!!
Ron

[mrjbigfoot]

Yep, we all have our compulsive behavior problems & now I know what yours is...

Man, that is an awesome collection!!!!!!!!!!!!!

;D

[THE GOB-FATHER]

I think you have a worse collecting compulsive behavior than I do! Very nice!

[Alaskan Yoter]

Thanks fellas!!! "compulsive behavior problems" That sounds a lot nicer then what the wife calls it.

Be safe,
Todd