Threat level 1 question

[Mike_Parson]

i will be hunting the first 2 weeks of the hunt and according to the video this is a good call to use this time of the season.i understand when its best to use level 2 and level 3 threats to get things heated up. i even understand the level 1 calling sequence. the real question i have is how often do you go thru the sequence to get things started? do you do it once and then shut down or several time in a row? how far apart should you do this sequence if nothing seems to be moving?

[7saum]

If you feel elk are near, I would stay put and call for 45 minutes or so and then wait at least 15 minutes of silence before moving on in case a bull is sneaking in. Depends on the time of day too, as in mid morning the elk will likely be moving to their bedding areas and if you're positioned to intercept them you should stay put assuming the wind is right. In the evening you will want to be somewhere on the feed side of their travel route and let them come to you. It's easier to get an elk to come your way if they're heading that direction anyways, especially with a fairly low key calling sequence like the Level 1 threat. You may have better luck turning a bull around, especially a herd bull, with a more aggressive threat level. Or you may send him further away depending on how close/far you are when you start throwing insults his way cheers

[ElkNut1]

I think you're looking at the Level 1 Threat to be used in a Blind/Cold calling setup? Of course you can do anything you want with it but that's not being a "Threat" -- Instead you are trying to arouse curiosity with it? That is more of a Cold calling application, meaning you are either looking for elk or trying to call them to your present location.

The Threat at any level is designed to use once you are working a bull, not looking for a bull! It's designed to give him a reason to react & come your way once your setup is inside 100yds, closer is better when available cover allows it. The 3 levels means you may have to resort to build up intensity or excitement in the bull you are working going from Level 1 - 2 or 3 depending on what's needed in that encounter.

ElkNut1

[Pop-r]

My personal opinion of your cold calling setup would go better if you call for max of 15 minutes starting out fairly slow & working intensity up. Then set for 45 minutes in silence opposed to calling for 45 & sitting for 15. Jmo. If u set every sequence & call 45 minutes you are going to alert alot of elk that do/have decided to come to your set up exactly where you are. Get their curiosity up & shut up & make them come looking for you. Don't keep saying "I'm right over here" or they'll have u pegged if/when they do come in.

[Mike_Parson]

That you guys for the advice. I can see where i had the threat mixed up with the cold calling.

[Passin Thru]

Older Bulls are smart. They will try to get wind of what is making the sound, size you up and decide to fight or flight. I like the slow method. 45 min is a long time but you can move around a little if you are hidden. My cousin had one stick his head in a brush pile and sniff him, slowly back away and walk off. He had a cow permit.He said the bull went WUFFF! and just left like "You sorry little girl, you're too young for me!" It scared him as he's handicapped and hunts from an ATV in NM. You never know what they are going to do but be patient. The last day, last hour could be yours.