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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #75 on: August 08, 2013, 05:52:37 PM »
I score it at----First place #7, Second place #1, Third place #6, Fourth #3

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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #76 on: August 08, 2013, 07:53:36 PM »
#7's bugles were just a little too "flutey" for me for them to win it. Not to take away anything from the caller but it just didn't have that rasp that the bulls I hear have. But that's just my  :twocents:

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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #77 on: August 08, 2013, 08:00:23 PM »
#7's bugles were just a little too "flutey" for me for them to win it. Not to take away anything from the caller but it just didn't have that rasp that the bulls I hear have. But that's just my  :twocents:

 :yeah: That is my thoughts as well

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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #78 on: August 08, 2013, 09:49:30 PM »
All elk sound different, no one is going to sound the exact same as the other one. There were a few entries that just sounded abit to much one toned. But this is just my opinion and in this case it doesn't matter.  :chuckle: Good luck to all that entered and happy hunting this year. May your tags all get notched! Hunt hard and try to keep the wind in your favor.

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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #79 on: August 09, 2013, 01:54:32 AM »
#6 or #1, I say #1 wins
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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #80 on: August 09, 2013, 02:46:24 AM »
#7's bugles were just a little too "flutey" for me for them to win it. Not to take away anything from the caller but it just didn't have that rasp that the bulls I hear have. But that's just my  :twocents:
I still use the same bugle tube that i bought about 15 years ago. It has a "flutey" sound to it. The newer tubes have so much more resonance.
Edit* I am not caller #7 but can relate to the flutey sound. It sounded like he used a external for cow calls and maybe a terminator. I would be happy to have him call for me anyday. Nice work #7
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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #81 on: August 09, 2013, 03:15:08 AM »
This is a really interesting contest. You can almost hear if a caller was in a small room, warehouse, outside, or if they recorded with their phone or better audio equipment. The diaphram vs. Externals are apparent also. I think it was #6 sounded like he was in the trees. Very realistic :tup: I really wanted to experiment with the freestyle portion but chose not to this year.

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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #82 on: August 09, 2013, 05:22:42 AM »
All elk sound different, no one is going to sound the exact same as the other one. There were a few entries that just sounded abit to much one toned. But this is just my opinion and in this case it doesn't matter.  :chuckle: Good luck to all that entered and happy hunting this year. May your tags all get notched! Hunt hard and try to keep the wind in your favor.

I agree that all elk are going to sound different and I was just giving some feedback on why I thought caller 7 wouldn't win the contest is all. I also agree with elk247 that it definitely sounded like a terminator type bugle. I won't deny that a lot of bulls fall victim to this type of call every year. Just to me they don't sound "elky" enough to win an elk calling contest.  But again..just my opinion

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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #83 on: August 09, 2013, 09:10:38 AM »
All elk sound different, no one is going to sound the exact same as the other one. There were a few entries that just sounded abit to much one toned. But this is just my opinion and in this case it doesn't matter.  :chuckle: Good luck to all that entered and happy hunting this year. May your tags all get notched! Hunt hard and try to keep the wind in your favor.

I agree that all elk are going to sound different and I was just giving some feedback on why I thought caller 7 wouldn't win the contest is all. I also agree with elk247 that it definitely sounded like a terminator type bugle. I won't deny that a lot of bulls fall victim to this type of call every year. Just to me they don't sound "elky" enough to win an elk calling contest.  But again..just my opinion


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And for around 5-6 hours this guy thought it sounded "elky" enough.

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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #84 on: August 09, 2013, 09:29:15 AM »
That's a great looking bull!! Congrats...

I am guessing that you are #7 Tommy? I definately was not trying offend you in any way or knock the effectiveness of your calling in the elk woods. I have had a few bulls fall victim to what I would refer to as a "flutey" sounding bugle, and it was very effective!!

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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #85 on: August 09, 2013, 09:35:05 AM »
 :tup: Its all good!

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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #86 on: August 09, 2013, 10:06:19 AM »
Like I said..I never said those calls don't work..lots of elk die to those type of calls every year. You asked for opinions and what people thought so that's what I gave you. It's not like I was attacking you. I had a feeling from the get-go that you were caller 7 and if it works for you, stick with it. There's more than one way to skin a cat..and to call elk..congrats on the bull and keep it up.

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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #88 on: August 09, 2013, 12:46:36 PM »
Nice bull! :tup:

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Re: 2nd Annual Hunt-Wa Elk Calling Contest
« Reply #89 on: August 09, 2013, 03:16:24 PM »
All elk sound different, no one is going to sound the exact same as the other one. There were a few entries that just sounded abit to much one toned. But this is just my opinion and in this case it doesn't matter.  :chuckle: Good luck to all that entered and happy hunting this year. May your tags all get notched! Hunt hard and try to keep the wind in your favor.

I agree that all elk are going to sound different and I was just giving some feedback on why I thought caller 7 wouldn't win the contest is all. I also agree with elk247 that it definitely sounded like a terminator type bugle. I won't deny that a lot of bulls fall victim to this type of call every year. Just to me they don't sound "elky" enough to win an elk calling contest.  But again..just my opinion


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And for around 5-6 hours this guy thought it sounded "elky" enough.

5-6 hours! i bet #1 or #6 could have called it in in less that an hour.  :stirthepot: haha. just kidding man. had to do it. i dream of a bull like that some day.

 


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