Select Sounds, Timing and Location

[Trophyhill]

on occasion I hear Paul talking about using "certain select" sounds, so I'd like to pick your brains on what your thoughts are regarding "certain select" sounds, when and where to use them.

I stumbled onto a "certain select" sound a couple years ago that I've really learned to like in early season when there is little or no elk vocalizations going on in the elkwoods. my assumption is that it serves a couple purposes and maybe more. I know for sure it demands attention and plays on other elks curiosity. I've had bulls, cows and calves respond to this call either by calling back or come running in. It's a loud "pleading" cow call. when choosing a location to use this call I want the sound to carry a long way if possible. ideally I like to call from a ridge or saddle where I can call off into multiple directions but hasn't always been the case as I have called from slopes with openings and thick timber or a mixture of both as well. the times I've had the most responses are that magical 5 pm and later hour. I've had responses in the morning hours too but seems to be best in the evening and early season. any thoughts on this sound, when and where to use it? again I think picking your spot and timing shouldn't be overlooked.

also talk to us about "certain select" sounds, locations and timing that you've come to like when the hunting is tough or slow going and elk just don't want to cooperate but you know they are there listening. I believe that there are sounds that can be made at certain times that will get elk to play that ordinarily wouldn't if your timing and location are right.

[Swede]

David, you are correct. I am not entirely sure what everyone means when they use the term "select sound'. I understand this. There are appropriate calls to use in certain situations, while others are entirely inappropriate. That is not to say there is only one right answer either. Some sounds are better than others in different situations, and the Playbook explains a lot of them.
A couple I like are, raking and stomping around, to bring in a nearby bull, and sitting on a hill side squawking and sounding like a small bull during the midday. Both of these sounds are best reserved for select times and places or you will be busted.

[Trophyhill]

David, you are correct. I am not entirely sure what everyone means when they use the term "select sound'. I understand this. There are appropriate calls to use in certain situations, while others are entirely inappropriate. That is not to say there is only one right answer either. Some sounds are better than others in different situations, and the Playbook explains a lot of them.
A couple I like are, raking and stomping around, to bring in a nearby bull, and sitting on a hill side squawking and sounding like a small bull during the midday. Both of these sounds are best reserved for select times and places or you will be busted.

I think that's a great representation of "select sounds". we as hunters just have to know when/where they work best. quick question for you and I know that a lot of times there is more than one correct vocalization or sound to use just as there are multiple sounds that will ruin an encounter and send the elk fleeing to the next county. when, where or why would you revert to raking/stomping over other methods?

[Swede]

I like that option when I am not trying to confront and risk running off a lone bull. I want their curiosity to get the better of them.