Alkali muzzy bull tag... Billdo Got bull.. Westside 6x6

[WSU]

Hasn't for me, but I'm not as accomplished at calling elk.

[Bigtine96]

Ya I havnt called in 4 bulls yet, maybe someday I can accomplish this feat..

[shedcrazy]

So hey elk dosn't work ?

 

[Bob33]

So hey elk dosn't work ?

 

It worked for me, but only three times.

[JODakota]

So hey elk dosn't work ?

 

It worked for me, but only three times.

Yea me too I've called in 4 bulls that way

[slim9300]

So hey elk dosn't work ?

Nevermind. Lol!


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[billdo5]

Calling elk is about much more than winning a calling contest. The worst sounding bugles I have ever heard were actually elk. Success in calling hunter wise bulls is much more dependent on when you call and what your set up situation is rather than the sound of your call.  I dont doubt you have called in lots of bulls. It is relatively easy to call in bulls especially in limited areas if you are willing to put out effort. However it is not easy to call in hunter savvy trophy bulls and the elk in the Alkali tend to be spooky. And unless they visually see something like a decoy to make them think they see what is calling they will hang up and you will be limited in set up locations so if the wind is not right you will be screwed. If you listen you can learn. You are probably a good hunter for your age but experience is paramount as many of us have made every mistake in the book but over time knowing all the ways we failed is what gives success today. I knew it all when I was 20 also. If you keep your mouth shut and your ears open I can guarantee you will have a lot more bulls dead when you are 30 than if you think you know it all. Good luck.

Well I started calling when I was 12 and in 6 years I called in 4 bulls for my dad I have ok experience.

There are a lot of people that call in way more bulls than that every year.  Not saying that to be rude, but more to suggest you should listen to a little of the advice on here.  There are plenty of people with more knowledge that you've managed to accumulate in your 6 years of hunting.   

That's how many have been killed in the past 6 years that I've called in lol not how many I've just called in

[ribka]

Any good at calling in mule deer? I drew a late doe archery tag in the Swakane. Appreciate the help

Calling elk is about much more than winning a calling contest. The worst sounding bugles I have ever heard were actually elk. Success in calling hunter wise bulls is much more dependent on when you call and what your set up situation is rather than the sound of your call.  I dont doubt you have called in lots of bulls. It is relatively easy to call in bulls especially in limited areas if you are willing to put out effort. However it is not easy to call in hunter savvy trophy bulls and the elk in the Alkali tend to be spooky. And unless they visually see something like a decoy to make them think they see what is calling they will hang up and you will be limited in set up locations so if the wind is not right you will be screwed. If you listen you can learn. You are probably a good hunter for your age but experience is paramount as many of us have made every mistake in the book but over time knowing all the ways we failed is what gives success today. I knew it all when I was 20 also. If you keep your mouth shut and your ears open I can guarantee you will have a lot more bulls dead when you are 30 than if you think you know it all. Good luck.

Well I started calling when I was 12 and in 6 years I called in 4 bulls for my dad I have ok experience.

There are a lot of people that call in way more bulls than that every year.  Not saying that to be rude, but more to suggest you should listen to a little of the advice on here.  There are plenty of people with more knowledge that you've managed to accumulate in your 6 years of hunting.   

That's how many have been killed in the past 6 years that I've called in lol not how many I've just called in

[runamuk]

there is some killer advice in here in a unit I might consider putting in for I wanna thank those who shared   and for the rest....... you all realize you are arguing your point with a young buck  they are headstrong and know all, they cant legally buy beer but they do know everything there is to know and anyone who can buy beer is considered old and suspect as the mom to a 16 and 20 yr old thinking I am familiar with the mentality...angst+ cocky+defensive+knows all+distrust for anyone over 23


good luck kiddo hope you and your dad have a great hunt there is some excellent advice being given here

[huntnnw]

You should not put in for the units that you do not know. That unit will be really hard if you do not know where the elk like to hang out at. A person I know had it last year and did not shoot anything. Good luck and start to find info out this weekend.  Try to contact anyone who had this tag and ask for info.

   Hell I put in for Blues elk tags every year and I have NEVER hunted for elk there and nor will I EVER go down and hunt spikes.

[WSU]

Please report back.  I'm curious to see how your roosevelt calling tactics work in the desert.

[slim9300]

Calling elk is about much more than winning a calling contest. The worst sounding bugles I have ever heard were actually elk. Success in calling hunter wise bulls is much more dependent on when you call and what your set up situation is rather than the sound of your call.  I dont doubt you have called in lots of bulls. It is relatively easy to call in bulls especially in limited areas if you are willing to put out effort. However it is not easy to call in hunter savvy trophy bulls and the elk in the Alkali tend to be spooky. And unless they visually see something like a decoy to make them think they see what is calling they will hang up and you will be limited in set up locations so if the wind is not right you will be screwed. If you listen you can learn. You are probably a good hunter for your age but experience is paramount as many of us have made every mistake in the book but over time knowing all the ways we failed is what gives success today. I knew it all when I was 20 also. If you keep your mouth shut and your ears open I can guarantee you will have a lot more bulls dead when you are 30 than if you think you know it all. Good luck.

Well I started calling when I was 12 and in 6 years I called in 4 bulls for my dad I have ok experience.

There are a lot of people that call in way more bulls than that every year.  Not saying that to be rude, but more to suggest you should listen to a little of the advice on here.  There are plenty of people with more knowledge that you've managed to accumulate in your 6 years of hunting.   

That's how many have been killed in the past 6 years that I've called in lol not how many I've just called in

I missed your sound clip of you bugling. I was really looking forward to hearing you call.

By the way, what calling competitions were you referring to in your earlier post? I have been thinking about giving one a shot myself.


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[JODakota]

 

[Karl Blanchard]

don't overlook the tall sage on the north side of manastash in badger pocket either.  When I say tall I mean hide a standing bull elk tall!  If you are gonna call one in this would be your best bet.  I don't care how good of a caller you are, if a bull can see for a 1,000 yards and there isn't a cow standing where that call is coming from, you are S.O.L.  There is no timber out there and the elk love to sit on the big open ridges where they can see for miles.  These elk get pounded constantly whether it is from the guys on Martinez's land or Roberts land and also the master hunters.  Oh and I also put in for lots of hunts in lots of units and states that I have never even looked at on a map.  I figure I will worry about learning them when I finally draw the tag!  Good luck and like said before register WELL ahead of time and have good tires and spares.  SHALE SUCKS!!!!