Are calls a valid technique for hunting antlerless?

[ROTCatCU]

Hello, like the title says, is there any utility or strategy using elk calls for cow elk? Thanks!

 

[Scoot]

Yep without a doubt.

 

[5MilesBack]

Which season? For bow season......absolutely. I hunt cows very similarly as I do bulls.......with my bugle. But regardless what you use, you still want to know what you're doing with them and why.

 

[ROTCatCU]

Thanks for the replies. How about cow calls and calf calls? This would be for muzzleloader.

 

[5MilesBack]

Thanks for the replies. How about cow calls and calf calls? This would be for muzzleloader.

I have heard that those can work.

 

[cnelk]

You mean like this?
Only cow/calf mews were used

 

[ROTCatCU]

Thanks for the video, I'll check it out. Just what I'm looking for!

 

[nettereo16]

Definitely! I cow call when walking through the woods and have also called cows into wallows. They get curious.

Another technique when we've bumped a herd that scatters but they didn't get a good sight/smell of us is a frantic lost calf call. They'll come back highly alert so drop back and put your friend in front of you 30-40 yards to make the shot

 

[ROTCatCU]

Awsome thanks!

 

[cnelk]

Here’s another cow I called in.
I already filled my cow tag

Tree stands can be deadly

 

[MTN BUM]

Probably more effective for cows than for bulls honestly. Esp during early fall- cows are still curious. Bulls are on guard and protective, often take the herd and head away from calls to protect their harem.

 

[martyparty]

Get good at cow calling esp august and early sept before full rut, great for both bulls and cows.

 

[Next Ridge]

Elk are social animals. Cows respond well to calling. I have had cows respond and come in to both cow calling and bugling.

 

[11boo]

I should get a tree stand.

 

[ROTCatCU]

Thanks for your responses everyone.

 

[npm352]

Yes. I have called in cows on Aug 30 and called in cows during CO 3rd rifle. And in between. They are a social animal.