If you have spent any time scrolling through waterfowl forums, watching hunting expos, or browsing the aisles of a pro shop, you have probably heard the phrase
Many state wildlife agencies now recommend prep-free style calls for novice hunters specifically to reduce the number of "educated" (call-shy) ducks in public marshes. We promised "prep free," not "maintenance free." Even the best call needs basic care. duck quack prep free
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Remember: Even a prep-free call cannot fix bad habits. It only removes equipment barriers. Beyond convenience, there is an ethical argument for going prep free. It only removes equipment barriers
On a prep-free call, do not over-blow. Place the call just inside your lips. Say " quit " into the call—not loudly, but with a sharp ending. The resulting sound should be: Quit-uck . That is your basic hen mallard quack.
Prep-free calls use one of three alternative designs: