Post by: JPhelps on June 03, 2012, 08:38:58 AM
Hunting-Washington Elk Calling Contest
I will be sponsoring/hosting an elk calling contest here on Hunting-Washington.com. I figured this will be a fun way to get ready for the up and coming elk season.Some simple Rules to make sure everyone has a fair shot:
~1 minute ± 5 seconds total sound clip
~File needs to be emailed to me at phelpsgamecalls@yahoo.com as a .mp3 or .wav file
~Only one caller allowed per sound clip/sound clip must be continuous from start to finish
~Only Air operated calls may be used
~All Callers will remain anonymous until after the winners are chosen (can elect to stay anonymous after that as well).
~Caller submissions will be posted under the contest for others on the forum to listen.
~There will be at least three judges who base your score out of 30. (10 for herd talk, 10 for bull sounds and 10 for freestyle).
Required Sounds:
20 Seconds of Herd Talk (Cow/calf vocals, pleading, estrus, alarm, etc...)
20 Seconds of Bull Sounds (Locator, Challenge, Scream, Grunt, Chuckle, etc...)
20 Seconds of Freestyle (Any elk vocalizations you would like to use)
DISCLAIMER: The judges will score the audio clip according to their own criteria. Their decision is final. Do not get offended by the results. This is for FUN and lets keep it that way.
Prizes, so far:
1st Place - $100 worth of product from Phelps Game Calls
2nd Place - $50 worth of product from Phelps Game Calls
3rd Place - $25 worth of product from Phelps Game Calls
The contest will not go live until June 18th and final submissions will end sometime in the middle of July. DO NOT SEND ME SUBMISSIONS UNTIL THE CONTEST HAS STARTED.
I am posting this to see if we want to change any of the rules around or if any other changes may be recommended by the forum. I am also looking for Co-Sponsors to beef up the Prize packages. I am hoping this goes well and can be an annual event here on Hunting-Washington.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi57.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fg221%2Fbigsmooth35%2FPhelpsLogoGraphic.jpg&hash=7f28634a4e7fb8435f36ad8671b911b35ae5224f)
Post by: deerslyr on June 03, 2012, 08:42:35 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 03, 2012, 08:46:31 AM
Post by: SniperDanWA on June 03, 2012, 09:23:00 AM
Post by: JPhelps on June 03, 2012, 09:57:15 AM
Post by: Cap.Silver on June 03, 2012, 11:18:26 AM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on June 03, 2012, 11:30:24 AM
Post by: slim9300 on June 03, 2012, 11:54:07 AM
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Post by: JPhelps on June 03, 2012, 12:41:36 PM
Austrian Hunter - I'm thinking somewhere in the middle of July. When the contest starts, I will have a definite date.
Post by: iRem on June 03, 2012, 12:53:09 PM
Post by: zackmioli on June 03, 2012, 01:11:57 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 03, 2012, 02:28:51 PM
Post by: bonkellekter on June 03, 2012, 04:00:17 PM
Sounds fun either way!!
Post by: bowhunterty on June 03, 2012, 04:28:11 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 03, 2012, 04:32:18 PM
I have been debating on that one. Let everyone have a chance or let the forum narrow it down then just judge the final ten.
My only concern that way would be if people pushed their own or buddys through (everyone here is pretty good and I wouldn't expect that). I'm open to suggestions on this. I don't mind going through and scoring each one.
Post by: Huntbear on June 03, 2012, 04:51:43 PM
Sucks for me.. I do awesome calf/cow calls... can not bugle/chuckle/grunt for *censored*... :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: JPhelps on June 03, 2012, 05:17:09 PM
Post by: bonkellekter on June 03, 2012, 05:17:54 PM
Bonkellekter,
I have been debating on that one. Let everyone have a chance or let the forum narrow it down then just judge the final ten.
My only concern that way would be if people pushed their own or buddys through (everyone here is pretty good and I wouldn't expect that). I'm open to suggestions on this. I don't mind going through and scoring each one.
Either way the voting goes shouldn't matter too much... I just like the idea of going thru all of the different entries, like you mentioned to help prepare and learn new sounds for the upcoming season :tup:
Post by: PolarBear on June 03, 2012, 05:25:33 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 03, 2012, 05:43:28 PM
Post by: PolarBear on June 03, 2012, 05:48:08 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 03, 2012, 07:35:48 PM
Post by: SniperDanWA on June 03, 2012, 09:03:17 PM
Thanks. I won't participate as I am too junior of a caller and frankly, I'm afraid I'd make myself look really bad. If it works, I'd like to hear the top ten too. Thanks
Sniper
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 03, 2012, 09:29:53 PM
Great idea Jason! Love it.
One idea for people like sniperdan is maybe set up 3 classes. beginner/intermediate/pro etc.
If we can get enough sponsors into it maybe we can have a 1-3 in all 3 areas. Just good for thought. Like me I can blow a great cow call and bugle just fine. I would call myself intermediate because I don't have that many years elk hunting under my belt. People like you and elknut and a few of these other guys are for sure pro's and know the sounds much better then some of us.
Post by: Bean Counter on June 03, 2012, 10:04:03 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 03, 2012, 10:15:57 PM
Post by: wrongway on June 03, 2012, 10:18:57 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 03, 2012, 10:22:51 PM
I am working on a workflow that will be easy from video camera or recording device, to the computer, to me all using free software, or you will be welcome to use your own as long as I get the .mp3 or .wav file.
Post by: wrongway on June 03, 2012, 10:35:07 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on June 03, 2012, 11:03:21 PM
Im in.
My only problem would be, in order to sound like real Elk, I rarely call that much in a minute, let alone 20 seconds.
A minute for each is standard..
Post by: JPhelps on June 04, 2012, 04:59:14 AM
I agree that calling in a contest and calling to kill an elk are most of the time very different. The shortened time frames are just to make sure that the panel and I can judge all the entries.
Post by: ELKBURGER on June 04, 2012, 06:10:19 AM
Post by: JPhelps on June 04, 2012, 12:48:16 PM
I'm wanting a workflow where no sound quality is lost. I will be using soundcloud to host the audio files under my account.
Post by: dreamingbig on June 04, 2012, 01:02:39 PM
Post by: slim9300 on June 04, 2012, 01:08:28 PM
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Post by: bowhunterty on June 04, 2012, 01:48:39 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 04, 2012, 03:18:44 PM
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on June 04, 2012, 03:28:03 PM
Post by: iRem on June 04, 2012, 06:25:45 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 04, 2012, 07:25:09 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 05, 2012, 03:02:48 PM
Paul Medel (elknut)
Corey Jacobsen (multiple time RMEF world champion)
Myself
Elknut Productions is putting together a prize pack and I will post what he has included when I get It.
Elk101.com/extreme elk have donated 3 subscriptions to extreme elk as well as ($40, $25 and $15) gift certificates in the elk101.com store for the top three.
The contest will be open for submissions from June 18th to July 16th.
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on June 05, 2012, 03:15:36 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 05, 2012, 05:23:54 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 05, 2012, 07:05:01 PM
Post by: buglebuster on June 06, 2012, 02:19:22 PM
I have called in my share of bulls for being only 22 and im not scared to call for people i dont know and i think im pretty decent, but man the thought of being judged on my calls scares me! expecially since you guys are pros!
Post by: JPhelps on June 07, 2012, 08:57:07 PM
Don't worry about being judged, you guys will all do fine and if nothing else every one will come out of this a better caller. I like listening to everyone's calling strategy and what they think elk sound like.
Talking with Paul one thing he really looks for in contest judging is accurate length calls. In contests a lot of time callers will let out a 6 to 8 second bugle which isn't very natural. As far as what Corey looks for - Perfection :chuckle:
This WILL be fun!
Post by: Elknut1 on June 08, 2012, 06:43:35 AM
I really look forward to hearing you all!! Good Luck to everyone!!
ElkNut1
Post by: JPhelps on June 08, 2012, 07:25:40 AM
Prizes are starting to get pretty good and I have a couple more companies I'm waiting to hear back from.
Post by: arrowflinger on June 08, 2012, 07:29:06 AM
Just got word that Charlie's Taxidermy will be kicking in a $125 gift certificate. :tup:
Prizes are starting to get pretty good and I have a couple more companies I'm waiting to hear back from.
:tup:
Post by: Sliverslinger on June 08, 2012, 07:32:09 AM
Post by: iRem on June 08, 2012, 08:03:39 AM
Post by: KillBilly on June 08, 2012, 07:05:21 PM
Couldn't resist...
Good deal for sure.
Post by: JPhelps on June 10, 2012, 08:42:05 AM
I went ahead and did this two different ways:
1)I made a video and then transferred it to YouTube. You can than use many online converters to convert the Youtube video to an .mp3 (google search). What you can do is enter in the letters pwn right after the www. when watching the video and hit enter. This will take you to a screen where all the available converters that YouTube supports are. I used OnlineConverter. Otherwise you can go to google and search for "youtube to mp3 converter" and use one of your choice.
2)I also used a program called Free Video Converter. Here, you can convert any video to an .mp3 directly (It must be downloaded to your computer though).
I also advise that everyone uses a 256 kbps transfer to make sure that they are getting the highest audio quality. Then just email me the .mp3 file with your name and user name attached.
Post by: JPhelps on June 10, 2012, 09:05:27 AM
http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F49237294&show_artwork=true
Post by: JPhelps on June 13, 2012, 06:01:50 PM
Should I add a 25 post minimum to enter to make sure we don't get people that aren't somewhat regulars?
Post by: AKBowman on June 13, 2012, 09:15:09 PM
Post by: dblungshot on June 13, 2012, 09:46:17 PM
Good luck to all and I look forward to hearing some good stuff. :tup:
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on June 13, 2012, 10:13:53 PM
can we post our own sounds on this thread, just for fun, but submit our entry to you ?
I assume we are only aloud one entry ?? :chuckle:
Post by: JPhelps on June 13, 2012, 10:18:30 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on June 13, 2012, 10:29:25 PM
and we get to hear ??
just like Submission #1 ? (you wife)
Is that a good example of what you want ?
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on June 13, 2012, 10:38:50 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 14, 2012, 05:03:09 AM
Everyone will be able to listen to these.
Post by: slim9300 on June 14, 2012, 08:13:41 AM
I like the 25 post min idea.
Agree 100% or a sign up date before the contest was announced.
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Post by: dreamingbig on June 14, 2012, 08:59:25 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 14, 2012, 09:04:19 AM
Post by: iRem on June 14, 2012, 09:06:37 AM
stiknstring, when you email me your audio clip I will assign a number. I will then post it on the contest Post in the first post.Will you be able to send us a confirmation on what number you assigned us so we know exactly which one is our own?
Everyone will be able to listen to these.
I might get a little confused, I may think mine was the best and never placed in the top 10, hahahahahahaha
Post by: kirkl on June 14, 2012, 09:41:36 AM
I've got $100 that says billbo5 takes it. He's gonna crush you guys. Just say'n!
lmao, thats good.
Post by: h20hunter on June 14, 2012, 09:48:05 AM
Post by: JPhelps on June 14, 2012, 09:49:48 AM
Post by: bucklucky on June 14, 2012, 04:55:27 PM
Post by: JPhelps on June 14, 2012, 05:07:05 PM
Post by: romaknows on June 14, 2012, 05:12:02 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on June 14, 2012, 09:18:19 PM
I can let you guys know or keep it anonymous?I say post the entries anonomously.
list the names in the "Top Ten", but not in order, until after a winner is announced.
Post by: bearpaw on June 17, 2012, 01:33:17 AM
takes a few moments to load, click below:
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on June 17, 2012, 01:48:52 AM
Or do we submit here, and "let 'er Rip !!" ?
Post by: bearpaw on June 17, 2012, 03:03:38 AM
I thought we send to JPhelps, he posts to keep it anonomous, and the panel of judges select the "top Ten", then we all vote...
Or do we submit here, and "let 'er Rip !!" ?
Didn't mean to confuse, just letting JPhelps know that he can post .mp3 audio files here now. He will likely have you send to him first. :tup:
Post by: sirmissalot on June 17, 2012, 07:51:58 AM
I've got $100 that says billbo5 takes it. He's gonna crush you guys. Just say'n!
Strange, he hasn't even commented on this yet. He's won them before, so I know he's already got it in the bag. Probably doesn't wanna scare off his would be opponents.
Post by: slim9300 on June 17, 2012, 09:51:23 AM
I've got $100 that says billbo5 takes it. He's gonna crush you guys. Just say'n!
Strange, he hasn't even commented on this yet. He's won them before, so I know he's already got it in the bag. Probably doesn't wanna scare off his would be opponents.
I hear he's planning on being the first professional caller to use the Terminator bugle. Apparently his technique allows him to sound unlike the 3.1 million other hunters that use the same call but don't sound anything like a real bull. ;)
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Post by: JPhelps on June 17, 2012, 09:54:36 AM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,99588.msg1294190/topicseen.html#new