tradarchery & others, thanks! The Sounds By The Elk is one of my favorites as well. This CD & MP3 Disc is of elk making defined sounds, both bulls & cows alike. The sounds made are from different age groups. This means a 1-1/2 year old cow or bull does not sound the same as a 3-1/2 year old cow or bull & so on as they mature with age. Even though their message is identical through their calling you can see & hear their different sound tones are the same as if hearing an 8 year old boy or girl in comparison to hearing a 16 year old boy or girl. You do not have to see them if they talk to know which is the older one.
This translates into us using elk sounds, you do not need to have the best bugle or best cow call on the planet to call in or locate elk, you just need to be believable! The key here is not how good are you, it's how good are you at understanding what you're saying when using an elk sound. Too, can you define the message being sent by the elk themselves? When you can do these two things it will up your odds tremendously in talking too & convincing them you are one of them, this translates into a lot of close encounters even on OTC DIY elk hunts!
No matter the call you want to use, use it wisely & understand why you are using a specific sound, the elk will be able to define it! Know what you are saying! Not all elk encounters are calling situations, by their sound & message being sent you will be able to evaluate individual encounters & apply the best method for best results!
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