Elk Calling/Hunting Podcast!

[Joe Schmo]

Just talked with the APP guys, they guaranteed it would be ready no later than Friday! The Slow Play & 9 additional Tactics will be on it! Thank You!

ElkNut/Paul

9 more tactics...What??!! I’m freakin out man...those elks don’t stand a chance now!!!

 

[Mule]

Paul -- really enjoyed all your podcast appearances lately!

My partner has not come up to speed on his calling abilities as I had hoped he would. Knowing that cold-calling is an option, but really wanting to employ slow-play's, do you have any tactical recommendations other than me calling from the back and running up to the front?

 

[Montanaelk31]

Don't listen to it!
Just get in there and challenge every bull



All Elknuts podcasts are pure gold, in my humble opinion. This one is certainly no exception. I'll send you my successful elk pics this year, Paul. Got 2 tags in Montana, and 2 limited entry tags in New Mexico to fill....

 

[ElkNut1]

Mule, bummer on your buddy not being as motivated & serious about the calling game as yourself! You're not alone bud, I hear the same story from many hunters in your shoes every year! Sounds like you're taking it well!

There's two things to consider in your situation.

#1 - When employing the Slow Play Tactic make sure your setup is a tight one, look for spots where the oncoming bull MUST be in your bowrange before he can see the source of the calling. This in itself will promote a close encounter as a solo hunter. Problems arise when hunters setup in too open of country giving the bull the upper-hand to stop out of range knowing he should see something from that spot, take that from him & he will stay in search mode & come on in! -- I've called in countless bulls with this tactic with & without a shooter, in nearly every case either the shooter or I could have killed the bull, they come in that close! You just have to be on your toes to watch & listen for his approach especially if it's a silent one. (no bugling from him) This way you can draw while he's still hidden as he comes to you!


#2 - Since you have a partner consider doing the Tactic & as things develop & you know the bulls on his way leave your partner there just to rake & shuffle about, he doesn't need to call at all, he's just giving the oncoming bull something to focus on. This allows you to move forward left/right 20-25 yards in the good cover you've chosen from your partner raking distracting the bull. Make sure your partner stays concealed, he doesn't need to stand up & blow the setup! -- Let me know if you have further questions!


Montanaelk31 - Thanks man! You have your hands full there with those tags, good luck to you & I look forward to those photos! Bugle on!

ElkNut/Paul