Elk calling novice
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Montana
Posts: 586
Elk calling novice
Thanks to help from members of this forum, I have learned to control a diaphragm cow call on my way to & from work. I can make several types of calls.
Now I want to get a bugle tube. Am I better off witha bugle that I use with a mouth diaphragm, or one that has its' diaphragm stretched over the mouthpiece?
Thanks in advance.
Now I want to get a bugle tube. Am I better off witha bugle that I use with a mouth diaphragm, or one that has its' diaphragm stretched over the mouthpiece?
Thanks in advance.
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: McCall Idaho USA
Posts: 753
RE: Elk calling novice
Defenitely go with the grunt tube and mouth reeds!! They're much more realistic & versatile. You'll make sounds with the mouth reeds that you would have difficulty making with an external bugle.
If you already have an external bugle just remove the tip and use it as a grunt tube!-----Good Luck / ElkNut1
If you already have an external bugle just remove the tip and use it as a grunt tube!-----Good Luck / ElkNut1
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Montana
Posts: 586
RE: Elk calling novice
ORIGINAL: elknut1
If you already have an external bugle just remove the tip and use it as a grunt tube!-----Good Luck / ElkNut1
If you already have an external bugle just remove the tip and use it as a grunt tube!-----Good Luck / ElkNut1
#5
RE: Elk calling novice
An old vacuum cleaner tube would work just fine. Just make sure you blow the dust out first:0) It is really the same thing. Some of the vacuum cleaner tubes are a little more flexible so they may wrap around your torso a little better even. Elknut is correct.. You will get more variety in sounds with a tube and reed. I use a wiffle ball bat for hunting. I have a medium diameter bat wrapped with an ace bandage and camo cloth tape to keep it quiet when it slaps twigs. I drilled a hole at the top and bottom and ran a pice of raw hide through the holes to make a carry strap for the bat. I carry it on my back and it works just fine. The total cost of this was about 5.oo and many elk have fallen to this call. Good luck on your hunt this year and watch out, before you know it you will be peeing down your leg just like us on the first cool morning in august...............
#6
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Montana
Posts: 586
RE: Elk calling novice
Thanks crazy. I actually have a wiffle bat in my garage that needs attention.
Can't wait. I've never seen a bull closer than 150 yds. Of course, I realize making noises and knowing the language are two different things. For all I know, I might just be saying "Stay away -I have a weapon." in elk talk.
Can't wait. I've never seen a bull closer than 150 yds. Of course, I realize making noises and knowing the language are two different things. For all I know, I might just be saying "Stay away -I have a weapon." in elk talk.
#9
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rocky Mtns
Posts: 231
RE: Elk calling novice
I would recommend elknut's videos (www.elknut.com). Do a search or two on those of us that have bought them and they are the real deal. They are great for beginner to advanced hunters/callers. Awesome stuff and worth every penny!
#10
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,429
RE: Elk calling novice
ORIGINAL: HuntElk4Fun
I would recommend elknut's videos (www.elknut.com). Do a search or two on those of us that have bought them and they are the real deal. They are great for beginner to advanced hunters/callers. Awesome stuff and worth every penny!
I would recommend elknut's videos (www.elknut.com). Do a search or two on those of us that have bought them and they are the real deal. They are great for beginner to advanced hunters/callers. Awesome stuff and worth every penny!