Question for Elk Experts.

[12ring]

Or actually the question should be for tin horn rookie elk hunters who actually got lucky! 😀

What is the absolute easiest bugle to use that has a chance of working ?

Cause that's the one I need!

Thanks in advance.

D.

[jordan]

Phelps EZ BUGLER MOUTHPIECE

The EZ Bugler Mouthpiece only fits on the METAL Bugle Tube and Unleashed V2 Bugle Tube.

No diaphragm call needed.

[TD2000]

https://www.academy.com/p/primos-hoochie-calls-2-pack

These calls work well during the rut and minimize your movement when the action gets tight

[Red Letters]

Elk nut is a good channel to follow

[Dejashoot]

https://www.academy.com/p/primos-hoochie-calls-2-pack

These calls work well during the rut and minimize your movement when the action gets tight

As easy as it gets.

[Chad_E]

For me it was a mouth reed in the truck with lots of practice everywhere I drove. Once I felt I had a decent cow call, I went for the bugle and added a tube. Bought a Elk101, pack of three and found the one that I was most comfortable with. I'm sure my neighbors got tired of hearing that sick bull elk. haha I know my family did...

[Mudslinger]

I have elk hunted for years and have spent a fortune on calls. I jave a large bag of them! I was never able to use a reed call for bugling or cow call. My suggestion is this,

find a bugle that is easy for you to use and then find 2 to 3 different sounding cow calls and get ready for some fun.

[wytex]

I use a Power Bugle by Elk Inc.
Spouse has a Primos Bull Horn for when he doesn't use a diaphragm.

[Sasqy]

Who doesn’t, love a good Hoochie Momma !

[Kingfisher789]

For me it was a mouth reed in the truck with lots of practice everywhere I drove. Once I felt I had a decent cow call, I went for the bugle and added a tube. Bought a Elk101, pack of three and found the one that I was most comfortable with. I'm sure my neighbors got tired of hearing that sick bull elk. haha I know my family did...

That’s a great idea riding in the truck and practicing!

[kmon]

I started out with a double reed turkey call no with the splits but just straight double reed, Cow chirp is pretty much turkey yelp in reverse bugle is easy with a little practice if you can use a mouth call for turkey, Like Chad said driving by yourself is a good time to practice. Carlton call is another I like this is what I have https://www.amazon.com/Hunters-Speci.../dp/B007RAWQ08 makes for a good varmint call as well when over blown. No expert but have called in a few in early November in. Stopped one for a shot at about 200 yards with the mouth call. It worked on the edge of timber he was about to hit.

[Sackett]

Since you’re a tin-horn rookie. Where and when are you hunting? Most times, a **** poor bugle will just drive them away. I think it’d be better to get a cow call and get proficient with it first.

[bugleboy]

I am far from an expert, but have called in several. If you don’t know, the Hoochie Mama calls suggested above are cow calls. Since you requested suggestions for bugles, I would second the Power Bugle. The reed is not loose in your mouth like a diaphragm is. I started out with diaphragms, but found these to be easier and even more realistic for me. If you go this route, be sure and order a couple extra packs of the reeds. They will wear out after a while and need replacing.

[jaker_cc]

Learn why and when to bugle before just running around the woods tooting on it. The energy and emotion you put into a call is sometimes more important than the sound. If you’re in tight and a bull challenges you and you locate bugle back to him then the game is over. Learning when and why will put you ahead of most other hunters.

[Texans42]

Since you specifically asked for bugle the Phelps ez bugler is easiest.

as far as cow, Hoochie mama but it’s very one dimensional, a better option is elk reel. Elk reel gives you almost as much versatility as a reed.