Well elk season is right around the corner, so keeping that in mind I am sure we all have been singing to our neighbours various elk calls in practice. Had a little call off last evening with some buddies, which is always fun and good practice but it always lead to a big debate on what the best calls are to use. Personally I use a locator bugle and go straight into cow calling once in position. If that fails to pull him I start to mimic what he is saying to me...for the most part I have been pretty successful but must admit I have lost a few. One problem area I personally have is the chuck now for some darned reason I seem to be to high almost sounding like a laugh vs a grunt or throaty sound.

So my first question is how do you guys get your chuck out either by way of bugle or diaphram call? (I know easy over a set of keys but any tips to try).

I also like to hear your thoughts on calling elk - cow talk, bugling, etc. What are some of your secrets and techniques that have made you a successful elk hunter with regards to calling.

Mine is throwing a variety of cow/calf talk to sound like a herd vs. blowing the same tune.