I dont know if this is the right place to post this, if its the wrong place sorry.

I was wondering how often i should call for elk in bow season. if im sitting still what type of call and how often should i call. should i bugle and then cow call, or cow call and then bugle.
or should i just cow call. or bugle. and i think they are going into the rut early here because when i was out bear hunting, i saw a herd of elk and i think i saw a bull.

it was far so i couldnt tell and they went into the woods to fast. any tips would be awesome. and what part of the woods should i hunt for them, by a marsh. clear cuts. creek. and if i want to just sit and call what area would be the best to hunt.

any advice will help me. im 17 and have been hunting for 4 years or so maybe 5, so im still a rookie lol. Thank you for any advice you can give.