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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Rad on October 27, 2013, 05:32:39 AM

Title: Post rut calling techniqus
Post by: Rad on October 27, 2013, 05:32:39 AM: I'm a newbie to elk hunting. Does anyone use calling this time of year (late oct/first of nov)? If yes, what techniques do you like to use? I tried "here elky elky elky" yesterday to no success. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Post rut calling techniqus
Post by: huntinggirl on October 27, 2013, 12:56:29 PM: Cow call works for me. Haven't tried "here elky elky" :chuckle:
Title: Re: Post rut calling techniqus
Post by: Whitefoot on October 30, 2013, 04:54:38 PM: Cow calls, horny cow calls. Even a bugle now and then like your pushing cows. if all fails make a lot of excitement and elk will come in to check it out if anything.. Good luck!
Title: Re: Post rut calling techniqus
Post by: Screaminreelz on October 30, 2013, 07:08:47 PM: I like to use the "here elky elky elky" or " one solo bull" like the song one solo cup :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Post rut calling techniqus
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 31, 2013, 12:42:42 PM: First get yourself a hunters orange jumpsuit and then a hoochie mamma and run around the woods squeeking that thing as fast as you can and dont stop...they will run right to you :chuckle:
Title: Re: Post rut calling techniqus
Post by: tonymiller7 on October 31, 2013, 01:21:42 PM: In my experience, don't call. They've been hammered with calls for a couple of months now and pretty much assume it's a hunter. I've cow called at a small herd before in November and all they did was run away.
Title: Re: Post rut calling techniqus
Post by: JPhelps on October 31, 2013, 01:33:36 PM: Don't do it unless you having nothing to lose. The reward isn't worth the risk in late season.
Title: Re: Post rut calling techniqus
Post by: krism83 on November 02, 2013, 03:15:46 AM: For the modern season I only use a cow call to stop them if they busted me and are heading out. More often then not they will pause to check it out again. Better off not blowing calls all day though.

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Title: Re: Post rut calling techniqus
Post by: boneaddict on November 02, 2013, 06:49:49 AM: I got into a bull two days ago. I thought I heard him so I pulled out the bugle and let one rip. He answered right back. THat was it though, just so I could locate him. He had about 40 cows with him. I cleared the hill I was on and there they were. Kinda cool. Other than that I wont call much.

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Title: Re: Post rut calling techniqus
Post by: wingsandwilds on November 02, 2013, 08:07:19 PM: Quote from: tonymiller7 on October 31, 2013, 01:21:42 PM
In my experience, don't call. They've been hammered with calls for a couple of months now and pretty much assume it's a hunter. I've cow called at a small herd before in November and all they did was run away.
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Quote from: krism83 on November 02, 2013, 03:15:46 AM
For the modern season I only use a cow call to stop them if they busted me and are heading out. More often then not they will pause to check it out again. Better off not blowing calls all day though.

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