For those of you that haven’t already done so, now is the time to throw your elk calls into your truck and start practicing during your commute. Last thing you want to do is show up on the mountain having prepared all your other elk hunting skills (shooting your bow, physical conditioning, scouting and mentally preparing yourself) and pick up your reed and not be tuned up to challenge the elk. Practice making those high notes and using your voice to make that growl. Pick up a CD if you can and start making that beautiful bugle.