Hey! I'll be hunting the wet side around then as well, provided the doc gives me the okay. Early archery season is usually gorgeous out here.

CALLS: Like others have said, take a look at the Hoochie Mama for an effective cow call with zero learning curve. Also, go ahead and get a diaphram call or 2. They only cost a couple of bucks and they're pretty easy to learn. A bugle we are considering adding to our lineup is the HS Mac Daddy. Like the Hoochie Mama, it has a very short learning curve. Instead of changing pitch by moving your lip or tongue, it has a button on it that let's you control the sound. (Think key on a trumpet)

DVDs: I would also recommend getting ElkNut's Bugling Bulls & Beyond DVD series, because Paul really goes into detail of what kind of sounds to make when. Also, look at the Primos Mastering the Art Guide to Calling Elk. It will go a long ways to getting you making passable elk sounds. If you are hunting Rosies, take a look at Season 2005: Roosevelt Elk, which shows10 Washington archery hunts. We currently have 46 different elk titles on DVD as part of our rental program and also have addedcalling CDs from Jim Horn as well. DVDs are great for watching elk behavior, listening to their sounds,and watching how hunters interact with them.

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