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To call in a bull elk, you’ve got to not be shy, says veteran elk guide Al Morris. He says many hunters are too tentative with their call. They don’t call enough. This veteran caller says you’ve got to send a bull an invitation if you want him to come to the party.

Morris, of the Hunter’s Specialties pro staff, says many hunters are too careful about not overcalling a bull elk, and in the process, they don’t call enough. He says you can overcall, or call poorly, but you can’t be afraid of trying.

“If you will go and out and learn proficiency with a Mac Daddy elk call, it really sounds like an elk and that’s an advantage,” he says. “If you want to call in an elk, you’ve got to be calling with that call.”

He continues, “I think people make the mistake of not blowing enough on the call. You’re going to spook animals if you blow too much. I may do that five times in a row before I have that one bull that turns around comes right at me. That’s one I’m looking for, and I can’t call him in unless I’m calling.”

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gary curry

do you know the difference between an elk and a caribou...you are showing a caribou and talking about calling elk!!!

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jeremie robinson

you must not be a hunter,or you need to get your eyes checked

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steven brooksley

really? You two are probably older than the sun and you still act like smart ass five year olds.

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boob

its an elk suck it

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Dan Denman

Flagstaff, Az. Dec. 4th, cow elk hunt, any tips please.
Dan

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Kristoff

Hi, i am 16 years and i hunt alone with a bow. My dad has killed a 6 point bull elk for 36 years strait. He is 51 years old and is arguably one of the best bow hunters in Oregon. I have yet to kill a big bull my self. For three years i have gone the farthest in to the mountains than any one would even think about. I hunt in the Elk Horn Mountains just east of Baker City, OR. Every year i come within 50 yards of a couple 310 to 330 bulls but can never sink the hook. I call about every 5 to 10 minutes with my bull call and have lots of success, but sometimes they just wont answer you. What can i do to make sure i get a big bull next year?
Thanks Kristoff

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