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WHY ELK CALF CALLS DON'T WORK! | EP. 243
Do elk calf distress calls really work for calling mature bulls, or is this another elk-hunting tactic built around rare reactions and questionable claims?
In this episode, Matt Hartsky draws from 35 years of elk hunting and guiding experience to examine the theories behind calf distress calls. He looks at elk behavior, rut biology, herd dynamics, and what actually matters when you’re trying to create a high-percentage opportunity on public land.
If you’re interested in elk calling, archery elk hunting, public-land elk strategy, or understanding how bulls and cows respond during the rut, this…
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