Solo hunting

[Montana_BackCountry]

Staying on the same level of the hill makes a big difference as well.  Bugle and locate the elk then slip in with soft cow calling on the same line as the herd.  Call and move ahead quietly as possible.  I always try and remember elk make noise when they move too so if I can convince them with calling that I'm a cow coming into the bulls bugle a little noise coming in can actually be a benefit.  I've gotten into the middle of plenty of herds this way.

 

[wyoelk300+]

Great points Montana and MT_Mullies, moving in close and quick before calling has worked on my solos in the past.  I very rarely use a bugle and if and when I do, a squeaky rag-horn or spike style call within 80-100 yards usually brings the boss in to take care of business.