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Offline Elknut1

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Re: Elk Calls
« Reply #15 on: November 07, 2009, 05:32:44 AM »

 There's many various cow calls on the market today, most are perfect in the fact that they will do the job they're intended for! The more versatile the call the better off you will be, this is especially true when the hunters best odds are using a cow sound that fits the encounter! Hoochie mamas & like calls have their place but are by no means an end all or fit all situation type call. They give off "contact mews" & nothing more, you are very limited in its use. On some occasions that's all that's needed, other occasions require a different cow sound or tone that fits the encounter. The hoochies are a very good call to add an additional cow sound such as trying to sound like a small group of elk the hoochie just being one of those sounds, not all 3-4 cows.

  The mouth diaphragm is ones best choice as it is versatile & can be used to make any sound a cow can make. External reeded calls are the next best thing for both those that want an additional or different tone or just can't use mouth reeds! Ones such as the Hyper Lip Single,  Whose Yrr Daddy, Estrus Whine or Fighting Cow Call are all good choices & can deliver realistic cow tones & sound.

  The important factor to really be concerned with is what you're asking for or saying when using any elk sound! Learning to understand what each sound means to the elk is of far more importance than just spitting out any ole cow sound or mew. Learn when & how to use a "contact mew/chirp" "pleads" "create pitchy excitement" "estrus buzz" "re-gathering sounds" "separated sounds" & so on. There is where your success will lie! Find a cow call you're happy with & fits then master the various sounds & you will see that your close encounters with elk along with a good setup & good wind will be enhanced considerably! Keep it simple & Good Luck!

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Re: Elk Calls
« Reply #16 on: November 07, 2009, 06:13:58 PM »
how the heck do you use the mouth call deals????

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Re: Elk Calls
« Reply #17 on: November 07, 2009, 06:43:38 PM »
how the heck do you use the mouth call deals????

Just go to the store buy some mouth calls, read the directions and just start practicing. Listen to some elk calls from a hunting video or tape and try and imitate. Keep practicing, you will get the hang of it after a while.

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Re: Elk Calls
« Reply #18 on: November 07, 2009, 10:52:46 PM »
Only problem is i cant make a sound out of them. I am talking about the ones you insert fully into your mouth.

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Re: Elk Calls
« Reply #19 on: November 07, 2009, 11:27:53 PM »
I've been teaching people for nearly 20 years...PM me and I'll get you started off right.
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Re: Elk Calls
« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2009, 06:47:25 AM »

 Watz, yes, those are called Mouth Diaphragms or Mouth Reeds such as these. http://stores.elknut.com/Categories.bok?category=Elk+Calls%2C+etc&searchpath=50263361&start=25&total=33

  That's very generous of Bow4elk to offer to help, you should call him! Make sure you start with a single reed call that has a soft latex, this way you will see much quicker results that too stiff a single reed or double reeds for newer elk callers! This will make a HUGE difference in your results!

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Re: Elk Calls
« Reply #21 on: November 08, 2009, 09:06:12 AM »

 Watz, yes, those are called Mouth Diaphragms or Mouth Reeds such as these. http://stores.elknut.com/Categories.bok?category=Elk+Calls%2C+etc&searchpath=50263361&start=25&total=33

 



Rckys "Mello Yellow" is a good ne to statr with. It is soft and forms nicly in yur mouth.

It is what i will start my daughter on.

I need a new one, i lost mine and had to resort to some other calls i have that are not as good  :dunno:
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