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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: mendozer on April 28, 2015, 01:45:01 PM

Title: beginner calls
Post by: mendozer on April 28, 2015, 01:45:01 PM: So last year was my first hunt for elk. I got within 150 yards if a bugler, but no go because of fog.

This year I need a call or two. I've read that seasoned pros recommend several cow calls for sound differences. What are some easy fool proof and hopefully handsfree calls for bow and rifle?>

I was looking into the Primos imaka da bull crazy, primos cow girl, flextone bootie call, primos hyper lip (for far calls), and Bugling bull diaphragms.

Recommendations? I was thinking to narrow down to one close call and one far call
Title: Re: beginner calls
Post by: _TONY_ on April 28, 2015, 02:23:22 PM: Get yourself a Phelps EZ estrus cow call... these calls are great for people just starting out.
Title: Re: beginner calls
Post by: pianoman9701 on April 28, 2015, 02:23:51 PM: :yeah: :tup:
Title: Re: beginner calls
Post by: Nice Racks on April 28, 2015, 03:06:14 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on April 28, 2015, 02:23:51 PM
:yeah: :tup:

:yeah: X2. Called a bull in on opening day last year and shot him at 26 yards. Phelps Calls were the only thing I could use without getting a gag reflex.
Title: Re: beginner calls
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on April 28, 2015, 03:28:17 PM: :yeah:
Title: Re: beginner calls
Post by: LeviD1 on April 28, 2015, 04:56:02 PM: :yeah: Also try a couple of the diaphram calls. He was super helpful on recommending some easy to use ones for me since I just started playing with them this year to get ready for the fall. You can get a lot more sounds with them. I also bought a ez-estrus call as well and it is good sounding and easy to use.