The first step in learning how to call elk is learning how to recognize their calls. There are several different types of calls an Elk can make, so it helps to know what kind of call an Elk makes. This might sound like a strange term for a bugling call, but it just refers to any type of soft hissing or soft humming sound made when an Elk steps towards you. The first step to learning how to call elk is to learn how to recognize their call.

Many hunters are surprised by how good the elk vocalizations are. Elk produce a wide array of vocalizations that enable them to communicate with each other. Some of these vocalizations are common, like the bugling and the soft chirps. Other vocalizations are much more aggressive such as roaring and rattles. These vocalizations can be very intimidating to humans. It can be helpful if you practice using bugles to try to imitate the elk’s sounds.

When learning how to call elk, it is important to realize that the distance between the caller and the elk can make a big difference. Elk can hear a human very clearly, but they do not have very good eyesight, so they can only see a small area in front of them. In order to call elk, it is important to have some distance between the hunter and the animal. Pre-rut August is a good time to practice your call. During this time, many hunters will stay away from their stand because they want to wait for the elk to come into range.

The sound of the bugling is also important. Elk are very sensitive to wind and sound. As the wind passes through a forest, it will cause tree branches to shake, which will cause branches of nearby trees to hit the bull and send him tumbling to the ground. This is why the spook factor is so vital when learning how to call elk. A hunter who lets the wind blow his whistle too loudly, calling that will scare the animal straight away.

Learning how to call elk using the traditional calling method takes practice and patience. Many hunters will try many different methods before they find the right call. The key is to set your limits and stick to them. The best thing to do if you decide to change your calling style is to take a few calls with your bugle and see how this tool works.