Slayer game calls are very good! His bugle is top notch & reeds that are tough to beat. I've had the pleasure to use quite a few of them, you'll like them.
ElkNut
I will add this. I've sold thousands of Diaphragm calls over the years. 95% were Domed with the 1/2" reeds. Only 5% sold were the wider reeds that were non-domed. Odds are that you will be fine with the domed 1/2" reeds. It takes a very wide pallet to be happy with any mouth reed over a 1/2"...
Hunt OTC, the challenges are awesome & build character! When you finally do draw your odds of success will be better & you'll appreciate it even more!
ElkNut
To your question, would I go or not as to the low ratio being a determining factor, no sir! Learn your craft, you will be able to elk hunt anywhere there's elk!
ElkNut
When hunters start realizing that the large majority of bulls do not want to fight; you will start becoming a much better elk hunter/caller. Sure there are bulls that can be defensive but they choose to warn than to fight. Hunters will do much better with all bulls when they start reading...
Gertbdog, congrats bud, well done!
gelton, no time to be passive, season is winding down! Get down to within 200 yards (closer if possible but don't push it) or so in good cover & wind. Your setup needs to be tight, force them to come within your range before seeing source of calling. Now go to...
Thomas, Read1t48, is giving good advice, it's obvious he has the App & has diligently studied it, you need to do the same. The info he's sharing is in it.
P.S. those morning bugles are elk leaving nighttime feeding/watering areas & heading to daytime bedding areas. You are trying to call them...