Every hunter in Alcorn County knows the rut changes everything. A buck that wouldn’t look up in October will run to a grunt in December. Mississippi’s North Mississippi rut peaks roughly December into January, so right now — while bow season is on — is the time to get your call tuned up. A good grunt call doesn’t cost much, and on the right morning it’s worth more than anything else in your pack. Here are five well-reviewed grunt calls that Alcorn County hunters swear by.
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The 5 best grunt calls for Alcorn County rut season
1. Flextone All N One Deer Call — ~$16.99
The Flextone All N One covers buck, doe, and fawn calls in a single compact body — press the buttons to switch sounds and flex the body to change tone on the fly. Simple, durable, and easy to run with gloves on. Specs: Realistic buck, doe, and fawn calls, press-button sound selection, flexible body for tone variety, compact size. Check price on Amazon
2. Woodhaven The Intimidator — ~$24.99
Woodhaven’s hand-tuned call with the Inflexor tube for easier, more dynamic sound control. It runs from whisper-soft grunts for tight timber to extremely loud challenge calls, with an integrated snort wheeze — 1,000+ bought in the past month. Specs: Inflexor tube sound control, whisper-to-loud range, integrated snort wheeze, hand-tuned construction. Check price on Amazon
3. Primos Hunting Trophy Grunter Call — ~$12.99
The classic budget call with a 6-in-1 adjustable reed assembly that covers everything from young-buck grunts to doe bleats. The expandable hose lets you change tone and pitch on the fly, and a lanyard is included. Over 1,000 bought in the past month. Specs: 6-in-1 adjustable reed assembly, expandable hose for variable tones, loud throaty grunts, includes lanyard. Check price on Amazon
4. Hunters Specialties True Talker OG Deer Call — ~$16.99
Five realistic vocalizations — mature buck grunt, young buck grunt, doe bleat, fawn bleat, plus an aggressive growl — in one call. The freeze-resistant reed is built for those cold late-December mornings in the stand. Specs: Five vocalizations, freeze-resistant improved reed, soft rubber exterior with fingertip volume control, includes lanyard. Check price on Amazon
5. Illusion Systems Extinguisher 2.0 Deer Call — ~$24.99
The Extinguisher earned a 99.6% approval rating from the North American Hunting Club — the highest ever for a deer call. The patented ModiSlide reed system gives you 10-plus buck, doe, and fawn vocalizations in one call, and the freeze-resistant slide breaks a wet reed loose on cold mornings. Every call is hand-tuned before it ships. Specs: 10-in-1 adjustable reed system, freeze-free slide design, flexible rubber throat tube for directional calling, hand-tuned. Check price on Amazon
Buying guide: choosing a grunt call for the rut
Sound range: if you hunt one area, a single-tone call is fine; if you roam, pick a call with adjustable pitch or multiple vocalizations. Freeze-proofing: Mississippi rut mornings can drop below freezing — calls with freeze-resistant reeds stay working when you need them most. Snort-wheeze: late-rut bucks respond to aggressive calls, so a built-in snort-wheeze is a real plus. Price: there’s no reason to spend more than $25 — all five of these sit in the $13–$25 range.
Why Alcorn County hunters need a grunt call this rut
The rut is the one time of year when a buck comes looking for you — a grunt call just points him in the right direction. Whether you’re in a hardwood bottom or a pine thicket, one of these five calls in your vest is cheap insurance for Alcorn County rut season. Prices shown are as researched; the live price appears on Amazon at checkout.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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