by >>>---WW----> ? 08 29, 2012 ? [Post 1]
\"What is the silent calling method\"? So for those that may not know, I\'ll try to explain.
Silent calling is just another name for what some may call cold calling. I refer to it as silent calling because most of the time, the elk come in to the calls without making a sound. Many times, they actually sneek in for a peek at what or who is making the sounds. So, you need to be on your toes all the time. Many times the silent calling sequence/setup can go on for as long as an hour. So I might add here that a good comfortable position is desireable. I like to find something like a log or rock to sit on as I plan on being there for awhile. I\'ll stay there either until an elk comes in or at least an hour, which ever happens first.
I\'ll try to explain the sequence as best I can. And then I\'ll show how you can switch things around to your advantage if need be.
First of all you need some good background cover so what ever you call in has to look for you. I\'m sure we all understand what that means. Once you have your setup established, the normal way would be to start out with some general herd talk. This would be normal cow/calf talk. Then toward the end of the cow/calf stuff you would throw in either a hyper cow call or an estrus buzz and follow that with one short hi pitched young bull bugle. The whole sequence should last maybe 30 seconds. Don\'t over do it! Then after that you can wait for at least 5 minutes and go throught the whole sequence again. Keep this up for at least an hour at each setup location.
My version of it is to think outside the box and don\'t be afraid to switch things around. For instance, start out with a location bugle from a small bull. Wait about 30 seconds or so before you go with the herd talk sequence. This serves a dual purpose. #1, you may get lucky and have a bull answer and you can scrap the whole deal and go after him. And #2, you can continue with the the whole silent calling routine and stay put right where you are at.
The whole idea is to not go with the very same sequence every time. Sometimes I only do the herd talk with no hyper or buzz stuff. And sometimes no bugle at all. And if I do bugle, I never do it more than once. Remember, no chuckles or grunts and try to sound like a small bull when you do it. Nothing fancy or intimidating.
The reason for the small bull sounds is because I usually use this method in the early part of the season. At that time, as a general rule, 9 times out of 10, there will be only smaller spikes and raghorns hanging with the herd.
Well, Hope this helps to explain it for you and others. Don\'t be afraid to think outside the box once in awhile and switch things up. I forgot to mention that sometimes I\'ll wait as long as 15 minutes or so in between sequences. Just don\'t go hog wild and over do it. Make it sound real!
I saw on another post where someone said they move on to another location after about 20 minutes of calling. That is way too soon to give it up. You need to remember that the reason I call it (silent calling), is because the elk come in without making a sound. They usually sneak in to see what all the commotion is all about. Often they will hang up for awhile before coming on in. By waiting for an hour, you give the elk a chance to either commit or leave. This way you won\'t bust the ones that are undecided and hanging in the bushes trying to make up their mind.
\"What is the silent calling method\"? So for those that may not know, I\'ll try to explain.
Silent calling is just another name for what some may call cold calling. I refer to it as silent calling because most of the time, the elk come in to the calls without making a sound. Many times, they actually sneek in for a peek at what or who is making the sounds. So, you need to be on your toes all the time. Many times the silent calling sequence/setup can go on for as long as an hour. So I might add here that a good comfortable position is desireable. I like to find something like a log or rock to sit on as I plan on being there for awhile. I\'ll stay there either until an elk comes in or at least an hour, which ever happens first.
I\'ll try to explain the sequence as best I can. And then I\'ll show how you can switch things around to your advantage if need be.
First of all you need some good background cover so what ever you call in has to look for you. I\'m sure we all understand what that means. Once you have your setup established, the normal way would be to start out with some general herd talk. This would be normal cow/calf talk. Then toward the end of the cow/calf stuff you would throw in either a hyper cow call or an estrus buzz and follow that with one short hi pitched young bull bugle. The whole sequence should last maybe 30 seconds. Don\'t over do it! Then after that you can wait for at least 5 minutes and go throught the whole sequence again. Keep this up for at least an hour at each setup location.
My version of it is to think outside the box and don\'t be afraid to switch things around. For instance, start out with a location bugle from a small bull. Wait about 30 seconds or so before you go with the herd talk sequence. This serves a dual purpose. #1, you may get lucky and have a bull answer and you can scrap the whole deal and go after him. And #2, you can continue with the the whole silent calling routine and stay put right where you are at.
The whole idea is to not go with the very same sequence every time. Sometimes I only do the herd talk with no hyper or buzz stuff. And sometimes no bugle at all. And if I do bugle, I never do it more than once. Remember, no chuckles or grunts and try to sound like a small bull when you do it. Nothing fancy or intimidating.
The reason for the small bull sounds is because I usually use this method in the early part of the season. At that time, as a general rule, 9 times out of 10, there will be only smaller spikes and raghorns hanging with the herd.
Well, Hope this helps to explain it for you and others. Don\'t be afraid to think outside the box once in awhile and switch things up. I forgot to mention that sometimes I\'ll wait as long as 15 minutes or so in between sequences. Just don\'t go hog wild and over do it. Make it sound real!
I saw on another post where someone said they move on to another location after about 20 minutes of calling. That is way too soon to give it up. You need to remember that the reason I call it (silent calling), is because the elk come in without making a sound. They usually sneak in to see what all the commotion is all about. Often they will hang up for awhile before coming on in. By waiting for an hour, you give the elk a chance to either commit or leave. This way you won\'t bust the ones that are undecided and hanging in the bushes trying to make up their mind.
