The Thrill of Calling Elk

[NEhunter]

My buddy Chris and I went out one morning hoping to catch some elk on an alfalfa field. We were greeted with the awesome sound of a bull bugling. We waited for good light before starting to call. Chris set up on the edge of the field just inside the bush and I set up about 40 yards behind him to call. In less than 10 minutes this guy had came 1/2 mile across a wide open alfalfa field to about 120 yards. We couldn't believe he came that far with no cover and in such a short time. When you are calling for someone else there is nothing better than hearing your buddies gun go off. We were both beside ourselves with excitement.

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[Bearhunter]

Way to go guys, nothing is more exciting than calling a bull elk. The one and only time I did it, the hair on the back of my neck stood up...

What zone do you guys hunt?

Thats an aweasome bull by the way and welcome to the site..

[halfdoc]

Good one.

[djhunter]

right on felles some nice looking elk there elk hunting is the best love the calling action in the rut. had a bull come out a few years ago in archery season screaming the whole time , watch him for over 10 min never did get a shoot on him but justing watching him call and chuckle was amazing.

[DaGrizz]

Hey guys I have shot a few in the last 55 yrs. I shot a 5x5 this year that came to my call and I was like a nervous teenager on my first date. Still makes my heart rev up. :D

[outdoorgirl]

Congrats guys!!!:bravo: Hey....I'm accepting ELK MEAT donations!!!;) Elk meat is the bomb!!!:p

[razortec]

GREAT job guys! :t up:

[str8shtr]

Congrats guys!!!:bravo: Hey....I'm accepting ELK MEAT donations!!!;) Elk meat is the bomb!!!:p



Going to cook an Elk steak tonight in olive oil, soya sauce, sprinkled with spicy mesquite and garlic powder (not salt) and fry till golden brown. But you have to come up and get it. lol.

[tiller]

Good job, nice bull,nothing better than elk bugling........

[outdoorgirl]

Going to cook an Elk steak tonight in olive oil, soya sauce, sprinkled with spicy mesquite and garlic powder (not salt) and fry till golden brown. But you have to come up and get it. lol.

Lucky for you, I don't live closer....cause you'd have company for that ELK!!! :p I'd of left ya some tho!!;) Now my mouth is waterin!!! :confused:

[str8shtr]

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