Bring bushy-tails into range with a call designed to speak their language. The Haydel’s Game Calls Deluxe Open Call DS85 is a proven 3-in-1 squirrel call that produces realistic barks, chatter, grey squirrel cries, and baby-in-distress sounds—all from one compact, easy-to-carry tool. Built from durable clear/black acrylic (often listed with a collapsible hose for tone/volume control), the DS-85 is made to help you locate squirrels, excite them into barking, and pull them toward your setup when the woods go quiet. This model is MPN DS85 with UPC 086666300203, perfect for clean ecommerce listings and fast product lookup. Haydel's Game Calls+2TLO Outdoors+2
Deluxe 3-in-1 squirrel calling: bark, chatter, grey squirrel cry, and distress
What makes the DS85 such a standout is its versatility. Haydel’s describes it as a Deluxe 3-in-1 Squirrel Call that emits the bark or chatter of a bushy-tail. Then, with a change in how you blow the call, you can shift to more targeted squirrel vocalizations: Haydel's Game Calls
Grey squirrel cry: Blow moderately into the exhaust barrel to produce the cry of grey squirrels. Haydel's Game Calls+1
Baby squirrel distress: Blow five panicky notes to create the high-pitched cries of a baby in distress—a sound that can trigger curiosity, agitation, and movement. Haydel's Game Calls+1
That range of sounds is a big advantage in real hunting conditions, because squirrels don’t respond the same way every day. Some days they’re vocal and territorial (barks/chatter). Other days, distress notes are what flips the switch and gets them moving.
Why squirrel calls work: make them reveal themselves
Squirrel hunting is often about visibility—and visibility is exactly what calling can create. A good squirrel call can:
Make squirrels bark back, giving away their position
Cause them to move on the limb to investigate (a huge advantage in leafy cover)
Add realism to your setup when squirrels are present but not active
The DS85 is designed specifically to “excite” squirrels into activity by mimicking the sounds they naturally react to—so you can spend less time scanning empty trees and more time getting shots.
Open-call control with practical field toughness
The DS85 is an open call style, which means you can vary your cadence, intensity, and urgency without buttons, batteries, or electronics. Many listings note no batteries required, making it a reliable tool that’s always ready—cold mornings, wet conditions, or long days in the woods. TLO Outdoors
The clear/black acrylic build is also a major benefit for durability and consistent sound. Acrylic calls are known for holding up to hard use and producing crisp, repeatable tones season after season. TLO Outdoors
Collapsible hose design for tone and volume versatility
Retailer and dealer listings commonly describe the DS85’s material as acrylic with a collapsible hose, which helps you vary tone/volume and adds flexibility to your calling style. TLO Outdoors+1
That design element is especially useful when you want to start subtle (close squirrels) and then ramp up louder (windy days or distant timber) without switching calls.
Simple technique guidance that gets results
You don’t need to be an expert caller to use the DS85 effectively—just match the sound to what you’re trying to make happen:
To locate squirrels: Start with short bark/chatter sequences, then pause and listen for answering barks or movement. Haydel's Game Calls
To imitate grey squirrel vocalization: Use moderate air into the exhaust barrel for the grey squirrel cry. Haydel's Game Calls+1
To trigger urgency: Use five quick “panicky” notes for baby distress, then wait—this is often when squirrels reveal themselves. Haydel's Game Calls+1
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The bottom line
If you want a compact call that can locate squirrels, fire them up, and pull them into view with realistic vocalizations, the Haydel’s Deluxe Open Call DS85 is a smart, field-proven choice. With its 3-in-1 sound capability, durable clear/black acrylic construction, and simple, effective calling techniques (grey squirrel cry and baby distress included), it’s built to help you turn quiet woods into active trees—one sequence at a time. Haydel's Game Calls+2TLO Outdoors+2
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