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11 September 2015, 23:15
Triple4
cow elk call suggestions?
Leaving for Colorado in a month and it was recommended to me that I bring a cow call.
Can anyone offer a suggestion for a reliable, easy to use cow call?

Thanks.
12 September 2015, 20:08
Triple4
Thanks!
I appreciate the advice.
12 September 2015, 23:03
farbedo
Carltons Fighting Cow. Single reed, not hard to use and it is small.

Also works great as a varmint call in a pinch.

Jeremy
12 September 2015, 23:21
TexKD
If you aren't a good caller and have time to practice the Hoochie Mama one or something like that is a good way to go.
13 September 2015, 17:52
DIs
Do not buy the hoochie mama. Way over used and scares elk now. Learn to use a diapharm or other mouth call. I like bugleing bull calls single reed.
13 September 2015, 21:52
TexKD
I don't doubt you DI - but I did have one come and bring about 10 cows along in tow.
14 September 2015, 02:08
WV2WY
SCEERY makes a couple great cow calls.
Like someone mentioned, don't over call.
Good luck on your hunt.


Tom Kessel
Hiland Outfitters, LLC (BG-082)
Hiland, Wyoming
www.hilandoutfitters.com
14 September 2015, 20:10
DesertRam
I've had good luck with bite calls. Like diaphragms, you can use them without hands. I've found that handy. The one I use the most is a custom made by Orion game calls. It's front and center in this picture of last year's cow elk.




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14 September 2015, 23:47
Jason P
Several great suggestions.

If you are willing to practice, I would use a diaphram call. They are cheap and I would experiment with a few different types.

I would still buy a Hoochie Mama if you do not want to put the time in to practice. Yes, they are over used. However, on an early season hunt (first few days), I would give it a try.

It worked well on last years hunt.

Having said this, I would use it SPARINGLY! Like bugles, many people over use them in the field. It won't take an elk long to wise up with over calling!
15 September 2015, 04:02
farbedo
Later in the season you are not calling to call them in. You might, but by that time, they are usually done with rutting.

You are more keeping them from pinpointing you as a human. Call sparingly, do not walk in a standard human pattern of one foot after the other. And it can help to have a walking stick to break up the sound of your steps.

A cow call can work wonders to keep a group of elk calm while you approach in loud conditions.

Jeremy
15 September 2015, 06:49
butchloc
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