In my opinion no.. just depends on how aggressive the elk are being themselves... But rockies tend to be more aggressive because less pressure and more land
In all reality no method is the right way/best way... You can write a book on elk hunting a certain way, but guess what the next day someone else will right one a different way. The only method that matters is the one that is working for you.
Im not just saying pull his lead cow away, thats only one method... The chances of of u sneaking up on a herd bull are worse... I like to try to get within his 100 to 200 yard zone and basically piss him off by racking shit and bugling.... Oh and by the way i know the rag horns come in and are...
"Its best to limit ones calling when elk are vocal on their own"... I disagree with this. When you move in on elk ur odds go down by a huge margin... Especially when its a herd bull with lots of cows... more eyes and ears and noses to pick you out... Better chance of getting that lead cow to...
The Whisker biscuit is made to shoot 60 yards and in.. once u get out past that it drops dramtically... And it is true u do shoot a tad bit slower... I have shot both and have chosen the drop away rest... With the hostage it would probably slow you down a little but not much... With the drop...