Post by: Casey on August 25, 2018, 05:11:19 PM
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Post by: Casey on August 28, 2018, 06:48:42 AM
Just because the elk have been educated does not mean you wont be able to call them in. learn to call better and quit whining
I’m not whining at all. I’ve called elk in 2 years in a row. But there’s some people out there that will sit in their truck and bugle out the window with the truck on. Just use some common sense and wait till season.
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on August 28, 2018, 06:53:21 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on August 28, 2018, 06:54:57 AM
Just because the elk have been educated does not mean you wont be able to call them in. learn to call better and quit whining
I’m not whining at all. I’ve called elk in 2 years in a row. But there’s some people out there that will sit in their truck and bugle out the window with the truck on. Just use some common sense and wait till season.
I always turn the truck off. Always.
Post by: cbond3318 on August 28, 2018, 07:07:46 AM
Just because the elk have been educated does not mean you wont be able to call them in. learn to call better and quit whining
I’m not whining at all. I’ve called elk in 2 years in a row. But there’s some people out there that will sit in their truck and bugle out the window with the truck on. Just use some common sense and wait till season.
I always turn the truck off. Always.
Tuesday Tip of the Day: Crack the Busch Lite before you roll down the window.
Tuesday Tip Two: wet whistle with Busch Lite before attempting sunrise lip bawl.
Post by: 92xj on August 28, 2018, 07:08:21 AM
I then will blow my bugle tube as loud as possible and of course only play with the elk that want to play in return.
Post by: boneaddict on August 28, 2018, 07:58:30 AM
and yes, shutting off the diesel and slamming the door prior to letting one rip is always fun entertainment. I sometimes will answer just to keep things interesting and to keep the spirits up for some greenhorn. They are sure to show up on here and report they are screaming.
Post by: Matth on August 28, 2018, 08:01:04 AM
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Post by: SteelheadTed on August 28, 2018, 12:27:17 PM
There is wisdom in Cryders words, though maybe a bit extreme, lol. 90% of you guys call too much, but keep doing it, because when I actually have trouble telling whether its real or not(usually not very often), its my next flag that its some dude.
and yes, shutting off the diesel and slamming the door prior to letting one rip is always fun entertainment. I sometimes will answer just to keep things interesting and to keep the spirits up for some greenhorn. They are sure to show up on here and report they are screaming.
I'm not an expert but the Born and Raised crew put on a clinic calling 100's of times a day and kill Rosie's in bunches. I will be emulating their approach, since, you know, it works!
Post by: Duckhunter14 on August 28, 2018, 12:40:06 PM
There is wisdom in Cryders words, though maybe a bit extreme, lol. 90% of you guys call too much, but keep doing it, because when I actually have trouble telling whether its real or not(usually not very often), its my next flag that its some dude.
and yes, shutting off the diesel and slamming the door prior to letting one rip is always fun entertainment. I sometimes will answer just to keep things interesting and to keep the spirits up for some greenhorn. They are sure to show up on here and report they are screaming.
I'm not an expert but the Born and Raised crew put on a clinic calling 100's of times a day and kill Rosie's in bunches. I will be emulating their approach, since, you know, it works!
:yeah: YouTube stars bugle every minute and only kill monsters. So that's what I'm going to do! :chuckle: bought a whole pile of all the popular calls, the biggest bugle tube I could find and mounted a hoochie mama on each hip. Havent practiced with any of them. But come opening morning the elk will come a running! :tup: :drool:
Post by: PolarBear on August 28, 2018, 12:47:03 PM
Post by: 2MANY on August 28, 2018, 12:59:46 PM
The more elk per acre the more elk talk you will hear.
Post by: hntrspud on August 28, 2018, 01:04:52 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 28, 2018, 01:07:33 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on August 28, 2018, 01:07:41 PM
Me personally, I wanna hunt the elk that are responsive. So I'm going to cover alot of ground trying to find one who is. I'm not looking for a possibility of finding an elk, I want one who will talk back! The ones that are heated and a bit horny.
Exact same way I hunt cougars. Exact same!!
Post by: 2MANY on August 28, 2018, 01:15:25 PM
Post by: b0bbyg on August 28, 2018, 01:19:06 PM
I don't get lots of elk but I make up for that with the number of calls I have. And, I use them all, normally at the same time...from the truck...with a beer. This is the year, I'm quite sure!
I am thinking about just calling from camp this year. That way I don't have to drive around and waste all that gas each day. plus cooler is handy at all times with drinks and snacks.
rough plan:
Wake up bugle like mad, get breakfast bugle and cow call. Take nap repeat with lunch. take nap repeat with dinner. :chuckle:
Post by: Timberstalker on August 28, 2018, 01:19:34 PM
This might offend some here but it needs to be said.Please refrain from offensive posts.
The more elk per acre the more elk talk you will hear.
Post by: vandeman17 on August 28, 2018, 01:22:04 PM
Post by: Matth on August 28, 2018, 03:13:24 PM
perzactly, you only need one, call a lot, cover a lot of ground, and your odds go up. Or just do what ever you like, and be happy to be able to do it.Me personally, I wanna hunt the elk that are responsive. So I'm going to cover alot of ground trying to find one who is. I'm not looking for a possibility of finding an elk, I want one who will talk back! The ones that are heated and a bit horny.
Exact same way I hunt cougars. Exact same!!
Post by: cryder on August 28, 2018, 10:25:31 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 28, 2018, 11:21:43 PM
I met a guy in early August.
Or, should I say, I heard him?
.
He was bugling, full out, beautiful 3 note calls...
You know, just like you practiced at the red lights...
.
I had never met this guy, and been hunting this gate for the last 3 years, so I found him and said hello.
He brought up his calling, bragged about the bulls he was seeing, even talked about ones he heard, but did not see.
I thought he was an idiot, but asked him if he thought it educated the elk, he replied, "I hope it does, the next time they come say hello, I am going to shoot the one I want"
Then showed me pictures of elk he has killed.
Claims they get used to hearing his bugle, and think the reason they did not meet before was due to whatever spooked them, not the other elk.
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 28, 2018, 11:26:16 PM
That's the problem with scouting.
Spen 3 months patterning an elk herd, then have 3 guys on mountain bikes show up at daylight putting on a show.
:bash:
Post by: SteelheadTed on August 29, 2018, 05:35:31 PM
There is wisdom in Cryders words, though maybe a bit extreme, lol. 90% of you guys call too much, but keep doing it, because when I actually have trouble telling whether its real or not(usually not very often), its my next flag that its some dude.
and yes, shutting off the diesel and slamming the door prior to letting one rip is always fun entertainment. I sometimes will answer just to keep things interesting and to keep the spirits up for some greenhorn. They are sure to show up on here and report they are screaming.
I'm not an expert but the Born and Raised crew put on a clinic calling 100's of times a day and kill Rosie's in bunches. I will be emulating their approach, since, you know, it works!
:yeah: YouTube stars bugle every minute and only kill monsters. So that's what I'm going to do! :chuckle: bought a whole pile of all the popular calls, the biggest bugle tube I could find and mounted a hoochie mama on each hip. Havent practiced with any of them. But come opening morning the elk will come a running! :tup: :drool:
I'd say you spent too much money on all that mess and I have no idea how you use a hoochie mamma when it's mounted to your hip. You must do yoga.
Post by: MADMAX on August 29, 2018, 05:48:35 PM
I cannot find the popcorn emoji , but just to :stirthepot: :
I met a guy in early August.
Or, should I say, I heard him?
.
He was bugling, full out, beautiful 3 note calls...
You know, just like you practiced at the red lights...
.
I had never met this guy, and been hunting this gate for the last 3 years, so I found him and said hello.
He brought up his calling, bragged about the bulls he was seeing, even talked about ones he heard, but did not see.
I thought he was an idiot, but asked him if he thought it educated the elk, he replied, "I hope it does, the next time they come say hello, I am going to shoot the one I want"
Then showed me pictures of elk he has killed.
Claims they get used to hearing his bugle, and think the reason they did not meet before was due to whatever spooked them, not the other elk.
I know that guy
He lived across from me and spent hours calling every year in his yard
We used to call him “full draw”
Every story he ever told
“ I was at full draw but he was a smaller 6x so I passed “
He’s an xpeart 😆
Post by: Rubenation1981 on August 29, 2018, 06:19:07 PM
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Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on August 29, 2018, 09:17:45 PM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on August 30, 2018, 05:06:46 AM
So are u educating them when calling in season?Yes...but only if you don’t kill em!!
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on August 30, 2018, 07:00:31 AM
Post by: Matth on August 30, 2018, 08:31:10 AM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on August 30, 2018, 08:45:48 AM
I think some are giving these critters to much credit. most of us are hunting the first legal elk that we find, and the 2.5 to 4.5 year old ones are the ones that we are getting. This age class of bull, although not dumb is fairly tough to educate to the point that they can't be called in while they are rutting. On more than one occasion i have called the same bull in multiple times in the same season, it's all about finding one that is ready. Now on the other hand when we start talking about the older, and more mature animals they are very well educated, by life. The bull that lives long enough to become a solitary animal when not rutting, is the bull that is very easily educated, but lets face it he is not the one most of us are hunting.
So what you're saying is... Sex-crazed males, no matter the species, can be readily lured into their own demise?
Post by: boneaddict on August 30, 2018, 08:59:02 AM
Post by: Matth on August 30, 2018, 09:03:11 AM
No different than an 18 year old boy vs a 50 year old man :IBCOOL:I think some are giving these critters to much credit. most of us are hunting the first legal elk that we find, and the 2.5 to 4.5 year old ones are the ones that we are getting. This age class of bull, although not dumb is fairly tough to educate to the point that they can't be called in while they are rutting. On more than one occasion i have called the same bull in multiple times in the same season, it's all about finding one that is ready. Now on the other hand when we start talking about the older, and more mature animals they are very well educated, by life. The bull that lives long enough to become a solitary animal when not rutting, is the bull that is very easily educated, but lets face it he is not the one most of us are hunting.
So what you're saying is... Sex-crazed males, no matter the species, can be readily lured into their own demise?
Post by: ctwiggs1 on August 30, 2018, 09:23:50 AM
No different than an 18 year old boy vs a 50 year old man :IBCOOL:I think some are giving these critters to much credit. most of us are hunting the first legal elk that we find, and the 2.5 to 4.5 year old ones are the ones that we are getting. This age class of bull, although not dumb is fairly tough to educate to the point that they can't be called in while they are rutting. On more than one occasion i have called the same bull in multiple times in the same season, it's all about finding one that is ready. Now on the other hand when we start talking about the older, and more mature animals they are very well educated, by life. The bull that lives long enough to become a solitary animal when not rutting, is the bull that is very easily educated, but lets face it he is not the one most of us are hunting.
So what you're saying is... Sex-crazed males, no matter the species, can be readily lured into their own demise?
I think 18 vs 28 may be more accurate since we all tend to decline after 30.... "Regress" may be an elkier term :chuckle:
Post by: Matth on August 30, 2018, 10:26:08 AM
No different than an 18 year old boy vs a 50 year old man :IBCOOL:I think some are giving these critters to much credit. most of us are hunting the first legal elk that we find, and the 2.5 to 4.5 year old ones are the ones that we are getting. This age class of bull, although not dumb is fairly tough to educate to the point that they can't be called in while they are rutting. On more than one occasion i have called the same bull in multiple times in the same season, it's all about finding one that is ready. Now on the other hand when we start talking about the older, and more mature animals they are very well educated, by life. The bull that lives long enough to become a solitary animal when not rutting, is the bull that is very easily educated, but lets face it he is not the one most of us are hunting.:yeah:
So what you're saying is... Sex-crazed males, no matter the species, can be readily lured into their own demise?
I think 18 vs 28 may be more accurate since we all tend to decline after 30.... "Regress" may be an elkier term :chuckle:
Post by: bowkid on September 11, 2018, 06:13:25 PM