Post Up Your Elk Sounds Part 2 - Locater Bugle

[WapitiTalk1]

Allright folks... Let's get another episode going... Post up your locater bugles.. I'll let somebody else start this one.. RJ

[fez]

I will go first so we can save the best for last
http://soundcloud.com/fez-11/audio-recording-on-tuesday

[slim9300]

http://soundcloud.com/slim9300/sounds-from-monday-evening-1

For me this is a huge improvement over last year.

[slim9300]

Edit: Stupid TapaTalk double posted. Sorry!

[iRem]

Here is my go to call first thing in the morning 'Bugle Call'
http://snd.sc/LO33pd

[wapitibowman]

http://soundcloud.com/wapitibowman/audi ... on-tuesday

Sorry, my boy came in at the last with some commentary.


Wapitibowman

[WapitiTalk1]

Not too shabby gentlemen. All are location or advertising bugles that'll "get er done". Fez went the extra lap and threw in some chuckles for good measure We'll get the bugle w/chuckles and bugles w/grunts going soon. Here's my offering.. OK, let's here some more of your location bugles. RJ

[ElkNut1]

Good stuff guys, a couple of you can really belt it, sweet! !! Fez, no need for any chuckling at all on location sounds, you sounded just fine though!

irem, you need to add a full second to your Location bugle, it was a tad short, but very good job! Just constructive advice is all, I know we all want to be as good as we can!!! (grin) Go ahead & give it another shot!

ElkNut1

[Buckriser]

Those sounds great, I'll try and get mine added soon.

[Buckriser]

Okay, here is an attempt at a location bugle. I have always just used a cow call in the field, and have never really bugled much, and this year will be a first for me. I am new at this. So any advice will be great.
http://soundcloud.com/buckriser/elk-location-bugle-1

[WapitiTalk1]

For anybody else posting up (or working on their various elk sounds), check out Slim9300 and wapitibowman's locater bugle.. You're after an elongated "high note".. They both hit it. This what carries and is heard for great distances in the elk woods and serves the desired purpose of this elk sound in "most" situations. One, two, or three note bugles are fine but hitting and holding that high octave note carries and bangs off the sidehills of the basin or canyon .... your target area. You want everything within and up to a mile (terrain and wind allowing) to hear you and perhaps, answer back, providing you with a location of that guy you're gonna go after.. RJ

[ctdad]

Here's my attempt.

http://soundcloud.com/ctdad/audio-recor ... -wednesday

[Jahnke76]

This is my first time recording myself. I messed up and added a note on the end by mistake when I tried to say something. Please tell my what I need to change.
http://soundcloud.com/steve-jahnke/audio-recording-on-wednesday

[shorthair15]

here is my locator bugle ive been practicing on fine tuneing threw in some chuckles a few to many on the first bugle. did not think i would be able to do any thing with a diaphragm but thanks to elknut paul he gave me some pointers and it helped alot. need to fine tune my locator bugle hopefully in a a few weeks it will be polished up more. this is the first time ive used a diaphragm to bugle been useing them for about 4 days. thanks http://soundcloud.com/labrador15 the third sound down is my bugle.

[ElkNut1]

Jahnke76, very good. Now hold your end note high & for another 1/2 to 1 second longer.

Shorthair, awesome, especially for only 4 days of using a mouth reed! You too need to hold your high end note for another second longer!

Both of you give it another shot so we can hear your adjustment!

ElkNut1

[shorthair15]

i tried holding the note for a little longer on my last note bugling. thanks elknut http://soundcloud.com/labrador15/audio- ... ednesday-1 the locator bugle is the second calling sequence i threw some chuckling in with it.

[ElkNut1]

shorthair, much better! Your Location Bugle will work in the elkwoods, never stop practicing so you stay sharp come elk season! (grin) Location Bugles will last 3-4 seconds generally, feel free to time yourself now & then to get the feel for the length, this should help out!

ElkNut1

[Jahnke76]

http://soundcloud.com/steve-jahnke/audio-recording-on-thursday
I tried it again. I seem to have a problem holding a certain pitch for any lenght of time, but does it matter that it changes pitches slightly?

[shorthair15]

thanks elknut i will try and time my self for 3 to 4 seconds. ive been practicing for about a hour or two everyday since i got the diaphragms.

[ctdad]

http://soundcloud.com/ctdad/audio-recording-on-friday-1

I was having trouble with my location bugle this week and didn't like the one I posted on here. I inspected my diaphragm I was using closely and found a tear in it. Lesson learned. Is this one any better?

[PHELPS GAME CALLS]

Examples of me using a locator bugle in the field @ 5:52 and 6:15

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB2ZtU2GYE4

[ElkNut1]

ctdad, not bad at all sir! That would get a response!!! You said you had a reed with a tear? Was it the Mellow Yellow? If so, it comes with small slits on each side! Thanks!

ElkNut1

[mattstanton]

Here is my location bugle. I talked with joel turner who is one hell of a caller and he puts it like this. when you hit that note that makes your ears ring, hold that for a few seconds and then end it. Let me tell you it works like a charm.

http://soundcloud.com/mattstanton-1/location-bugle

[slim9300]

Here is my location bugle. I talked with joel turner who is one hell of a caller and he puts it like this. when you hit that note that makes your ears ring, hold that for a few seconds and then end it. Let me tell you it works like a charm.

http://soundcloud.com/mattstanton-1/location-bugle

Sounds really good. That high note sounds perfect. Have you ever tried eliminating the growl in the beginning? I would think it would sound more realistic if you left out the growl. Honestly though, very impressive. What reed do you use?

[mattstanton]

sometimes i growl and sometimes not. Niether one more frequent than the other.

[slim9300]

sometimes i growl and sometimes not. Niether one more frequent than the other.

Edited my post above. What reed do you use?

[mattstanton]

That was with the closer. I use the mellow yellow mama a lot and the raging bull a lot but I am really liking this closer.

[slim9300]

That was with the closer. I use the mellow yellow mama a lot and the raging bull a lot but I am really liking this closer.

I'm kind of the same way. I like the Closer and the Screaming Tormentor but the Raging Bull is my go to reed for all calling. The odd thing is that I feel my cow sounds are better with the Raging bull as compared to the Mellow Yellow. Do you switch reeds in the field or do you just stick with a single reed on a setup?

[PHELPS GAME CALLS]

slim9300 -I keep an extra call tucked in my cheek. I can switch back and forth without ever moving.

[slim9300]

slim9300 -I keep an extra call tucked in my cheek. I can switch back and forth without ever moving.

That's a genius idea! I have never heard of anyone doing that. Thanks for the tip!

[mattstanton]

when i am trying to locate a bull or "prospecting" as I call it, I can pick and choose my calls. If the heat is on and things are happening fast, I can use any of the calls to get it done but when I have time to analize the situation and switch my calls to fit the situation, I will.

[bonkellekter]

Hopefully this goes a little smoother than my first attempt posting cow sounds!!! I am posting in hopes for critiques or how I may be able to improve... Thanks All!

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[eltaco]

Take it easy on me, RJ...

http://soundcloud.com/eltaco/locators-2

[WapitiTalk1]

Take it easy on me, RJ...

http://soundcloud.com/eltaco/locators-2

Nice Jeremy.. Rock solid as usual. I'm really impressed with the hunters that are throwing up their elk sounds here. Seems to be a very serious bunch! RJ

[eltaco]

Take it easy on me, RJ...

http://soundcloud.com/eltaco/locators-2

Nice Jeremy.. Rock solid as usual. I'm really impressed with the hunters that are throwing up their elk sounds here. Seems to be a very serious bunch! RJ

Boy, I'll tell you... my reed just doesn't sound the same after not calling for a few weeks on it. Perhaps I have it positioned differently or something, but I was struggling to get the sounds out of it tonight.

Yeah, imagine that... a forum loaded with dedicated elk hunters who can call! This is going to be a FUN place to check in come September!!!! No doubt about it, I learn more from this forum than all of my others combined!

[Fullabull]

I kind of like this soundcloud thing and recording calls. Here is my locators..

http://soundcloud.com/fullabull/locator-bugles

[slim9300]

Take it easy on me, RJ...

http://soundcloud.com/eltaco/locators-2

Sounding good like always Jeremy.

[ElkNut1]

Everyone is sounding just great!! Those are all very good Location bugles!

ElkNut1

[Jahnke76]

http://soundcloud.com/steve-jahnke/bugle-and-chuckles7-9

Made another run at this one as well.

[shorthair15]

here is my locator bugle. i tried doing another one. i think it may be to long. http://soundcloud.com/labrador15/audio- ... thursday-1 will practice on shortening up what do you guys think. thanks

[WapitiTalk1]

http://soundcloud.com/steve-jahnke/bugle-and-chuckles7-9

Made another run at this one as well.

Drop the chuckles at the end and strive to hit the "high" note on your bugle and hold it for a few seconds.. That's what carries and bangs off the walls of the draw/canyon below you RJ

[Jahnke76]

http://soundcloud.com/steve-jahnke/bugle-and-chuckles7-9

Made another run at this one as well.

Drop the chuckles at the end and strive to hit the "high" note on your bugle and hold it for a few seconds.. That's what carries and bangs off the walls of the draw/canyon below you RJ

Crap that was the wrong 1 I will try to get a new 1 up tomorrow.

[WapitiTalk1]

http://soundcloud.com/steve-jahnke/bugle-and-chuckles7-9

Made another run at this one as well.

Drop the chuckles at the end and strive to hit the "high" note on your bugle and hold it for a few seconds.. That's what carries and bangs off the walls of the draw/canyon below you RJ

Crap that was the wrong 1 I will try to get a new 1 up tomorrow.

Figured so Looking forward to hearing your next offering.

[Jahnke76]

this is the right one.
http://soundcloud.com/steve-jahnke/locater-7-13

[shorthair15]

here is another locator bugle trying to fine tune it. http://soundcloud.com/labrador15/audio- ... n-friday-1 . im getting better at getting the high note. i will keep practicing. thanks

[WapitiTalk1]

this is the right one.
http://soundcloud.com/steve-jahnke/locater-7-13

That'll get answers friend! Nice job.

[WapitiTalk1]

here is another locator bugle trying to fine tune it. http://soundcloud.com/labrador15/audio- ... n-friday-1 . im getting better at getting the high note. i will keep practicing. thanks

The first one is better shorhair15 but both will serve the intended purpose.

[Liv2Hunt]

Here is my attempt at a locator.

http://soundcloud.com/ryan-urie/locator-bugle

Feel free to give nit picky advice, I don't mind as I know I have some stuff to work on.

[WapitiTalk1]

You guys want a target? Listen to Slim9300's locater bugle. His is on point. I'm actually working on my locater bugle to more resemble his sounds.. Start with just air without even touching your tongue to the reed... hit the first note briefly and then quickly transition through a mid note to the high and hold the high note.. It's really tough to do but if you've heard your fair share of locater bugles in the elk woods, this is what they sound like. Slim and I took my boat out in PS in WA this weekend to see if the fall run kings were in yet. We ended up practicing our elk sounds on the water more than fishing He outfished me if you count flounder . I did catch the only salmon. Again, if you want a target/standard for a locater.... Work on trying to copy Slim's. RJ

[ctdad]

I spent a bunch of time trying different reeds this weekend and I've finally found which work best for me. I was always just calling with whatever reed was closest, but there is a remarkable difference for me between reeds. I'll try to get some more sounds up later. If any other newbies haven't done this, definitely try a bunch of different reeds to see which is best for you. Not new advice, but I'm slow on the uptake!

[slim9300]

You guys want a target? Listen to Slim9300's locater bugle. His is on point. I'm actually working on my locater bugle to more resemble his sounds.. Start with just air without even touching your tongue to the reed... hit the first note briefly and then quickly transition through a mid note to the high and hold the high note.. It's really tough to do but if you've heard your fair share of locater bugles in the elk woods, this is what they sound like. Slim and I took my boat out in PS in WA this weekend to see if the fall run kings were in yet. We ended up practicing our elk sounds on the water more than fishing He outfished me if you count flounder . I did catch the only salmon. Again, if you want a target/standard for a locater.... Work on trying to copy Slim's. RJ

Thanks Rory. It was a good practice session / fishing trip. Glad you told be those were flounder, I would have been telling everyone how many little halibut there are in Sound. Lol.

[slim9300]

I spent a bunch of time trying different reeds this weekend and I've finally found which work best for me. I was always just calling with whatever reed was closest, but there is a remarkable difference for me between reeds. I'll try to get some more sounds up later. If any other newbies haven't done this, definitely try a bunch of different reeds to see which is best for you. Not new advice, but I'm slow on the uptake!

Exactly! If a caller doesn't try this he is doing himself a disservice.

[ctdad]

http://soundcloud.com/ctdad/audio-recording-on-monday-2

[slim9300]

http://soundcloud.com/ctdad/audio-recording-on-monday-2

Huge improvement.