What is cold calling?

[stevemiller]

I have heard this term numerous times in the last couple months But do not know what it is exactly.

               WHAT IS COLD CALLING? 

[jackelope]

Calling blindly...like using a locator or cow calling not knowing if there is any critters around.

[Bullkllr]

It's not a lot of fun and not all that productive for me. Especially when Copenhagen gums up the reed and the spit collects then freezes up. Hard to get any decent sound out of a reed call when that happens.

...Or it probably means as stated ^^^.

[stevemiller]

Calling blindly...like using a locator or cow calling not knowing if there is any critters around.

Ok,I know what a cow call is but what is a good locator call?

[Damnimissed]

A bugle

[stevemiller]

Even for spikes and cows? 

[Damnimissed]

Nope, cow call works for everything. A locator bugle will most likely be answered by a bull who is bigger than a spike, and obviously cows won't answer.

[lemondog]

Works well, takes patience. Killed one of our three Wyoming bulls with a "blind set up" cow calling likley spots with the decoy set up....nice 5x5 20 yards.

[stevemiller]

So a good cow call will locate the elk....Cow,spike,small bull,large bull

[stevemiller]

Thanks for the replies.

[Damnimissed]

So a good cow call will locate the elk....Cow,spike,small bull,large bull

If you're close enough to the bunch.... The cows and spikes and a lot of smaller Bulls will just sneak in on you to take a look.

[stevemiller]

Awsome thanks for the help.Now.The set up would be where?In the trees,edge of trees,In the open,Or just about anywhere?

[Damnimissed]

Lot of variables there. This site is a great resource. I'd suggest going through some older threads and take part in Elknut1's dvd giveaway contests or just buy a copy. Good luck