Check out this bull elk that I called up close on the Arizona Unit 9 Muzzleloader Hunt last year with Craig and Lori Benson.
Showing posts with label elk calling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label elk calling. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
2013 RMEF World Championship Elk Calling Contest
I had the privilege of being one of the judges at the RMEF world championship elk calling contest again and there were some awesome callers this year. Congrats to all the participants for their courage to compete on the big stage. They had a cool category this year called champion of champions which was won by multiple time world champion Corey Jacobsen. Great stuff!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Ask JSO Question 2-Elk Hunting
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| Pictured above is Dick Corbett's 420 inch giant AZ bull guided by Darr Colburn |
BULL ELK IS BUGLING HARD TO EVERY CALL YOU MAKE BUT WON'T COME INTO BOW RANGE?
Answer by Jay Scott: I would say first thing I would do is try to sneak in tighter to the bull before calling to him in the first place. If bulls are bugling on there own I don't call at all. Try and get right in his hip pocket before you make a peep. Often times they will come right over if you get inside bow range before making a sound. Another tactic to try that works well on a bull that hangs up is have your buddy fade back and cow call like the cow is leaving the herd. Most of the time the bull will eventually follow. Lots of times they will follow silently because they just can't take the cow walking away. We refer to this tactic as the fade away or floater.
Answer by Darr Colburn: If the bull is on the move I would not call and try to loop around and get in front of him depending on the wind. I usually don't call at all if a bull is bugling on his own. I push the envelope and sneak in as tight as I can silently. Once you get inside of 100 yards you never know what can happen. If a bull is screaming and acting very aggressive sometimes raking a tree and sounding like another bull can push them over the edge and get them coming your way.
Answer by Janis Putelis: Change something! Even if that means shutting up for ten minutes. I also like to add lots of other sounds in addition to the calling. Examples being: raking, thrashing, stomping, literally running through bushes. Elk are big and make a lot of noise when rutting around so they expect to hear that from you to.
DO YOU COW CALL MORE OR BUGLE WHEN HUNTING BIG BULLS IN ARIZONA?
Answer by Jay Scott: I very rarely bugle. I may bugle for location then move in tight and "sweet talk" them. In my opinion, very few guys can bugle good enough to consistently call in big giant mature bulls. If you are trying for younger bulls bugling can be extremely effective. To me cow calling is where it is at. Try to concentrate on soft, sweet nasally sounds. I have found the more natural and real that you sound the more success you will have calling in bigger bulls.
Answer by Darr Colburn: I never bugle. I am not a master caller by any means. I usually sneak in silently and only call when I need to stop a bull for a shot. Most hunters I hear call don't sound very good because they don't practice. If the call does not sound good to my ears the elk will for sure know the difference. Practice your calling and listen to the really good callers like Jay and try and imitate the sounds they make. There are some great calls out there that sound good with a little practice. Another thing is elk are usually on the move in the morning and evening. The majority of the time they are traveling into the wind. You need to be in front of the elk in the direction they are traveling to call them in most of the time.
Answer by Janis Putelis: It depends on the stage of the rut. I mostly just bugle as a locator or to keep the bull bugling while someone else is sneaking in, but I've found that there is a period pre-rut when the bulls seem to really respond and come to bugles. I think at that point they are more focused on gathering harems and pushing off other bulls than actually mating. Once a larger percentage of the cows are hot, cow calls are where it's at.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Arizona Elk Hunting-How to Call Elk
I received an email from a savvy elk hunter who has hunted many states for elk and has had some good success calling in and harvesting bulls. He went on to say that he helped a friend last year on a Arizona archery elk hunt but had very little success actually calling bulls into bow range. He asked me my opinion on what he was doing or not doing wrong. This question opens a can of worms but here is my answer.
I would like to say first and foremost that I have been routinely schooled by many Arizona bulls both young and old. I have made more mistakes while calling and hunting elk than you could imagine. Most of my success calling and hunting elk has come from years of trial and error. I believe this September will be my 18th year in a row taking the entire month of September off of work to film, observe, chase, and interact with elk. I have learned a ton from just being around elk and watching them in their natural environment. I have seen young bulls do some very smart things and I have seen some old bulls do some very dumb things. It seems just when I think I have them figured out they throw a curve ball my way. That is the fun part though sometimes also extremely frustrating. God created elk with an amazing sense of awareness that makes them one of the worlds most intriguing big game animals. My answer to the question might take multiple posts but here is the short answer. My answer may change depending on the the exact timing and stage of the rut and the attitude and posture of some particular elk.
Always remember, one day an elk might come running into your call and the next day have nothing to do with you. There can be a number of reasons for both scenarios. Spending lots of time with elk will help you in determining what to do and what not to do.
Here are my suggestions if you want a cow elk to come to you.
1) Try to read the mood of the elk prior to making any type of noise. If the subject elk seems mellow then you need to be mellow. If they are acting aggressive or agitated then you can call with the same mood and tone.
2) High pitched calf calls can be deadly when trying to call cow elk.
3) Get in a position that makes it easy for the elk to come to you. Don't attempt to call a cow where you know she won't or doesn't want to come to.(I highly recommend checking out Roe Hunting Resources Tutorials on calling elk, pay special attention to Chris's "See you first" and "the Doorway" concepts. Chris has done an exceptional job of explaining the two concepts in a way that makes complete sense. In my opinion, he couldn't be any more right on with his analysis)
4. In my opinion, most people call too loud and one dimensional. Try to get some realism into your tonal quality and sound.
5. Call with confidence. If you are timid and lack confidence the elk can detect that in your call.
I will cover my suggestions on "How to Call in a Arizona bull" in another post.
See the Elk Calling tips video below. Go get em'!
I would like to say first and foremost that I have been routinely schooled by many Arizona bulls both young and old. I have made more mistakes while calling and hunting elk than you could imagine. Most of my success calling and hunting elk has come from years of trial and error. I believe this September will be my 18th year in a row taking the entire month of September off of work to film, observe, chase, and interact with elk. I have learned a ton from just being around elk and watching them in their natural environment. I have seen young bulls do some very smart things and I have seen some old bulls do some very dumb things. It seems just when I think I have them figured out they throw a curve ball my way. That is the fun part though sometimes also extremely frustrating. God created elk with an amazing sense of awareness that makes them one of the worlds most intriguing big game animals. My answer to the question might take multiple posts but here is the short answer. My answer may change depending on the the exact timing and stage of the rut and the attitude and posture of some particular elk.
Always remember, one day an elk might come running into your call and the next day have nothing to do with you. There can be a number of reasons for both scenarios. Spending lots of time with elk will help you in determining what to do and what not to do.
Here are my suggestions if you want a cow elk to come to you.
1) Try to read the mood of the elk prior to making any type of noise. If the subject elk seems mellow then you need to be mellow. If they are acting aggressive or agitated then you can call with the same mood and tone.
2) High pitched calf calls can be deadly when trying to call cow elk.
3) Get in a position that makes it easy for the elk to come to you. Don't attempt to call a cow where you know she won't or doesn't want to come to.(I highly recommend checking out Roe Hunting Resources Tutorials on calling elk, pay special attention to Chris's "See you first" and "the Doorway" concepts. Chris has done an exceptional job of explaining the two concepts in a way that makes complete sense. In my opinion, he couldn't be any more right on with his analysis)
4. In my opinion, most people call too loud and one dimensional. Try to get some realism into your tonal quality and sound.
5. Call with confidence. If you are timid and lack confidence the elk can detect that in your call.
I will cover my suggestions on "How to Call in a Arizona bull" in another post.
See the Elk Calling tips video below. Go get em'!
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Arizona Elk Hunt Video-Close Call In by Colburn and Scott Outfitters
Watch this Arizona bull come in to our calling location. The bull presents a perfect shot opportunity with the bow. More at Colburn and Scott Outfitters and Jay Scott Outdoors YouTube
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Arizona Elk Hunt Video-6X8 Screamer Bull by Colburn and Scott Outfitters
Watch the 6X8 Arizona bull elk bugle his way thru the forest. He is definitely an eager young bull that likes to bugle. More at Colburn and Scott Outfitters and JayScottOutdoors YouTube
Monday, March 26, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Extreme Bulls 7
I just got my good friend Steve Chappell's new video Extreme Bulls 7. It was action packed with tons of good elk hunts on it. If you like good archery elk hunts, muzzleloader hunts and rifle hunts this is a must have DVD! Click here to order
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Elk Callin as good as it gets!
If you want to hear the best elk caller in the world listen to this clip! Steve tears it up on this clip!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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