I clung to the growing warmth of a campfire in South Africa discussing the types of game I hoped to see the next day. The outfitter mentioned zebra and wildebeest were two possibilities, advising that these animals often announce their entry to a waterhole with unique sounds.

“Wait a minute,” I said in disbelief. “I have both of those sounds on my cell phone, on the iHunt app.” Sure enough, I played the sounds and the outfitters eyes about jumped from his head. How incredible is that?

playlist[1]Actually, the iHunt app is quite incredible and consists of a catalog of animal mating and calling sounds that store right on your cell phone. With coyote populations running wild across the country, what better way to end a day as shooting light fades than to play a few dying rabbit sounds? If you hunt from a tree stand, iHunt sells a small speaker that you can leave at the base of the tree or within bow range and broadcast sounds through it. This feature operates like any Bluetooth device and connects easily.

Aside from having a predator-calling arsenal in your pocket, the iHunt app is perfect for practicing calls. If you are on an elk hunt and want to make a certain bugle or match the perfect rhythm of a cutting wild turkey, play some of the 69 included turkey sounds in camp or in your truck to refresh your mind of the correct tone and rhythm. Depending on the animal, you may be able to use the actual sounds as calls, but regulations on this varies widely from state to state, so check your local regulations.

Aside from using single calls, you can develop a playlist by stringing sounds together. You can vary the volume so that it appears an animal is getting closer or further away and create an irresistible challenge scenario. You can do this right on the phone, with no computer is needed.

Additionally, the iHunt app stores photos and provides an activity-tracking option. For a quick video preview, check this out.

For more information about this incredible product visit, ihuntcalls.com.

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