Bugling for Cows?

[Caliber]

So admittedly I am not much of an elk hunter.  Shot my first elk last year, a nice little cow.  My son drew the same tag this year.  One of the things I noticed last year, when I would cow call several times I had bulls respond and come in (didnt have a bugle on me since my tag was antlerless).  Quite a thrill.  So I am wondering, can I use a bugle to get cows to come in?  Or at the least, use it to locate a bull/herd and put a move on them? 

[dylanb]

when u bugle a elk a cow comes first to make shure it is safe so it might not be a bad idea

[BLKBEARKLR]

I have had cows come into the bugle. So anything out there is worth a try

[kibber]

Doing both would not be a bad idea. I have never heard the theory that a cow comes first to check out the bugling prior to the bull arriving. I have brought in many bulls and have not found this to be a rule. 

[carpsniperg2]

You can always mix it up. Cows will come to bull calls and bulls to cow calls.

[Button Nubbs]

If the cows you are after are with a bull when you bugle they just may all run the other way. Don't ask me how I know...

[unluckyjohn]

Look on utube. The elknut gives some great info on that. " cow elk calling " he does a bugle that is the bull calling for cows. like I said, great help and info

[billdo5]

get a cow call called the cowgirl made by primos.. one of the best calls to get cows to come in.. i have had cows leave the herd and wander up close all the time... works really well and is not too expensive

[PA BEN]

I've had cows come to bugles before.

[Wtrfowlr62]

when u bugle a elk a cow comes first to make shure it is safe so it might not be a bad idea

[Caliber]

Thanks for all the replies, looks like I will incorporate a bugle into the rotation.  I guess I  need to go shopping now.  Any strong preferences on call type or brand?

[watrapper]

It sure doesnt hurt to mix it up with cow calls and bugles. With whatever you choose you should purchase them now and start practicing. Good luck.

[Kowsrule30]

I like Primos.... Call in a bunch of cows.... I've filled 2 cow tags myself that way.... Called in 4 for my Dad, and 4 for friends.... I'll sit 20-80 yards back to call them in bow range close.....Even if the cows are with a herd or herd bull they might come check out the one that they think is lost, another herd, ect..... Pretty cool action when it works....

[THEBUGLER]

Cows do come to bugles. But very few cows come to my calls, just bulls 95% of the time. Dont know why.......

[sebek556]

Cows do come to bugles. But very few cows come to my calls, just bulls 95% of the time. Dont know why.......

guess your calls are just to feminine