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    Slayer Enchantress

    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
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    Diaphragm call with dome?

    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"...
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    Diaphragm call with dome?

    Because they are the best! ElkNut
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    Freezer Failed

    You don't mention if freezer died or power tripped? If on a GFCI get it off of it. It's easily done by switching a couple of wires. ElkNut
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    Legalized robbery that needs to stop.

    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
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    Bull:cow ratios...how do you use?

    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
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    Point Creep Got Me

    One point shy? Buy/Add the Special & your chances are good you can draw your unit you hoped for! ElkNut
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    Glassing versus hunting

    There's a high percentage chance those elk have left that area! ElkNut
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    What items do you carry multiples of while in the backcountry?

    Knives, one for hair & ivory removal, one for skinning. Do not need multiple of anything else after 40+ years. ElkNut
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    How long would it take for you to give up?

    I wouldn't give up, this isn't golf! (grin) I'd educate myself so I could break that barrier! If there's a will there's a way! ElkNut
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    2023 rut-less observatons

    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...
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    Brief 2023 hunt writeup / breakdown

    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...
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    My hunt today, critique?

    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...
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    Should we have kept hunting this spot?

    You bugger one, that buggers them all! ElkNut
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    First archery elk hunt.

    Now that's a heck of a trip for sure! Well done guys! ElkNut
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