Cow call

[bkondeff]

I usually don't hunt during rut. I do own a couple hoochie moma's and a Bugle, but can't seem to master a mouth call. Any references for a easy to use, hand held cow call, that is easy to master. I have Cabelas and Sportsman's in town here. If I start researching I'll go into analysis paralysis I'm sure.

 

[Bar]

I don't call for my own hunt, but I do call when I help friends with their elk hunts. This is the one I use, and it works great. It's also so easy to use.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywCv1EcBjdU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RXiktbwMag

http://chappellguideservice.com/elk_calls___products

 

[hobbes]

I prefer diaphragm calls but have several "bite and blow" calls. I like Bugling Bull Game Calls' Temptress. I assume their other similar call is equally effective. I've also Used Sceery and Primos. There is still some skill required but it shouldn't take long to master if you listen to recordings of real cows and practice

 

[gelton]

I am no expert elk caller but I do think the fact that I learned how to use a diaphragm to call turkeys as a young kid accelerated my learning curve. For me Turkey calls are a little easier to use (maybe because the tone range on elk is wider). You may find it helpful to start with a Turkey diaphragm and then move to Elk.

 

[Bar]

He didn't want a diaphragm call.

 

[airlocksniffer]

E.L.K. Cow talk. Super easy and sounds good too.

 

[Ridge Ghost]

If you don't want to use a diaphragm, I would recommend either Bugling Bull's Temptress of Primos' Hyper Lip Single.

 

[gelton]

He didn't want a diaphragm call.

Only because he was having trouble trying to master it...just giving some pointers that might help him down that path.

 

[Bar]

I know, but some will always have a hard time with then. The open reed calls are so easy to use, and work well.

 

[Backyard]

I've had good luck with the Sceery Ace-1. It's a bite reed, easy to use and sounds great.
I can't seem to get a mouth reed to work, no matter how long I practice, just doesn't sound good to me.

 

[bkondeff]

Thanks to all. I have a Bugling Bull Tube now so I think I'll give that Temptress and also pick up and practice some with a mouth call. I see benefit of mouth call as a lone Hunter, particularly in close with a bow, but this will be with my Dad and I. I know you archery guys have more fun with the Bulls screaming in your face so maybe this Oct 1 opener will find us some of that and get me hooked.

 

[IdyllwildArcher]

Get a Temptress.

It makes great cow calls, hangs around your neck, and is very easy to use. Doubles as a predator call if you do it right.

 

[bkondeff]

I bought the Temptress and picked up a few new replacement reeds for my bugle and will play with it this weekend while scounting. Thanks again.

 

[sodaksooner]

You will like the temptress. easy to use. Great call. I have two...well lost one, bought another, then found the first. I was afraid of diaphragm calls but practice a lot on my commute, and actually prefer them now.

 

[bobhunts]

The elk Temptress is probably the best bite call I have ever used. You can add a sense of excitement to it or just not. It works. and it is a little louder than I am using a mouth diaghram call.

 

[Biggs300]

Last year I picked up a Bugling Bull Matriarch Cow Call but since we hunted the second rifle season I didn't use it much. It is easy to use and projects well. We are hunting the CO 1st rifle season this year and expect to use it more.