Montanaelk31
FNG
I have found 3 hunters to be ideal. 1 shooter 1 caller. The spare guy can either film the shooter, coach the shooter, or most commonly relay messages to the caller from the shooter as to what is going on. Another benefit is that 3 guys can pack out an elk all in 1 trip pretty easily, so long as everyone has a good pack and can do 80 lb.
Another thing is we rotate who does the locate bugling each day. We all sound different, and I feel the elk can recognize locator bugles from the day before. We locate more elk this way.
Three guys have their separate strengths. For instance, I can pinpoint where exactly a bugle came from better than the other 2. One guy has eagle eyes. One guys the navigator. So many advantages.
The hardest part is what was eluded to...finding 2 other quality guys that can hike, call, shoot, and keep their mouth shut lol
Another thing is we rotate who does the locate bugling each day. We all sound different, and I feel the elk can recognize locator bugles from the day before. We locate more elk this way.
Three guys have their separate strengths. For instance, I can pinpoint where exactly a bugle came from better than the other 2. One guy has eagle eyes. One guys the navigator. So many advantages.
The hardest part is what was eluded to...finding 2 other quality guys that can hike, call, shoot, and keep their mouth shut lol