FOXPRO Hellcat PRO Review
Bluetooth + 25 more yards of remote range for $50 extra. Here's when it's worth it — and when it isn't.
Quick Verdict
What We Like
- ✓ Bluetooth — best feature for turkey hunting
- ✓ 100-yard remote (25 extra yards vs standard Hellcat)
- ✓ Same 200-sound library as the Hellcat
- ✓ $50 premium over Hellcat is fair for these additions
- ✓ American-made, same solid build as standard Hellcat
What We Don't
- ✗ Bluetooth not useful for most coyote setups
- ✗ 25-yard remote upgrade may not justify $50 for some
- ✗ Still no custom sound uploads (Fusion has this)
- ✗ Single speaker — same limitation as standard Hellcat
Full Specs
| Specification | Hellcat PRO Value | vs Standard Hellcat |
|---|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | ~$199.99 | +$50 over Hellcat |
| Sound library | 200 sounds (fixed) | Same |
| Remote range | 100 yards | +25 yards |
| Bluetooth | Yes (smartphone app) | Added |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs | +0.2 lbs |
| Custom sounds | No | Same |
| Decoy mount | No | Same |
| Battery life | ~7-8 hours | Similar |
| Origin | Made in USA (Lewistown, PA) | Same |
The Bluetooth Feature: Who It Actually Helps
Bluetooth on a predator call sounds like a gimmick until you try turkey hunting with it. For coyote hunting, the wireless remote is often more practical — you've already laid the caller out at distance and you're comfortably using the remote from your blind. The Bluetooth app's primary advantage is eliminating all remote movement when an animal is close.
For turkey hunting, this matters significantly. A gobbler at 40 yards can spot any movement. Switching from one sound to another via a small phone tap in your blind — without lifting a physical remote — is a real tactical improvement. Several hunters in the predator hunting community report closing deals on wary toms specifically because of app control.
For coyote hunting at standard distances (75-150 yards), the standard Hellcat remote's advantage is that it works reliably beyond Bluetooth's practical indoor range (Bluetooth typically performs poorly beyond 30-40 yards in field conditions with trees and brush). The physical remote, rated to 100 yards on the PRO, wins for long-range coyote setups.
100-Yard Remote: A Real Upgrade
The 25-yard upgrade (75 → 100 yards) on the physical remote is meaningful. It opens up setups where the Hellcat would struggle — placing the caller 90 yards away in moderate cover is now reliable. In open terrain where every yard matters for downwind positioning, this matters.
If you regularly find yourself at the edge of the Hellcat's 75-yard range, the PRO's extra 25 yards solves a real problem. If 75 yards has never been a constraint, it won't be a meaningful upgrade for you.
"I turkey hunt with this more than anything. The Bluetooth app lets me tap the screen inside my blind and switch between clucks and purrs without any motion. It's a genuine advantage when the tom is at 20 yards. For coyote I actually use the physical remote more."
— P. Martinez, verified Amazon reviewer (5/5), March 2026
"Worth $50 over the standard Hellcat just for the extra remote range. The Bluetooth works but I rarely use it for coyote. For turkey hunting it's great."
— K. Fields, r/predatorhunting, January 2026
Should You Upgrade From Hellcat to PRO?
Get the Hellcat PRO If:
- ✓ You hunt turkey — Bluetooth is a meaningful advantage
- ✓ You find yourself at the edge of 75-yard remote range regularly
- ✓ You prefer phone-based sound control
- ✓ The $50 premium is not a constraint
Stick with Standard Hellcat If:
- ✗ You primarily coyote hunt in tight terrain (75 yards is enough)
- ✗ You don't use smartphone app control in the field
- ✗ You need custom sound uploads — save for the Fusion instead