RE: archery elk hunting & calling
 

Man, what a problem to have. Sounds like you're doing great. Turning your call to the side, or even away from, the bull should help a lot. We do that with turkeys all the time to make it sound like the hen has moved off. That way the gobbler is SUPPOSED to come in closer.
Like Stealthy says, if the woods are that dense you shouldn't have a problem moving after you call.

Best of luck, and my condolences to you on your hunting partner.

Romans 8:28

RE: archery elk hunting & calling
 

Pow Duck, thanks for the response and I will be giving that a try as well come next season. I wish all my season would go as well as this past season as far as the calling goes. And thanks for the condolences, he was a good friend and partner for more years than I can remember.