Archery
The Bull That Got Away—and Survived: Elk Hunt Part 3
In the final chapter, Bill gets a five-yard opportunity at a British Columbia bull elk. A difficult hit leads to an exhaustive recovery effort—and months later, a trail-camera photo provides an end...
Archery
British Columbia Backcountry: Horseback Elk Hunt Part 1
Bill Ayer begins a bucket-list horseback elk hunt in British Columbia with Saddle Axe Outfitters. Ride into the remote Goat River backcountry, experience camp life and follow the team as the first ...
Archery
A Bull at 12 Yards—and a Wolf at 2: Elk Hunt Part 2
Days two and three bring steep country, stubborn bulls and an unforgettable close encounter. A bull comes within 12 yards of Bill, but thick timber blocks the shot—and a wolf suddenly appears just ...
Archery
Calf in Distress: The Elk Sound That Triggers an Instinctive Response
High-pitched, emotional calf sounds can trigger an instinctive response from both cows and bulls. Learn how to create a convincing calf-in-distress sequence.
Archery
5 Days of Failure. One Last Chance. Idaho Limited Entry Bull Elk Hunt
Experience the reality of an Idaho elk hunt as Slayer Calls team member Joe McCarthy tackles a grueling 5-day archery elk hunt on a coveted limited-entry tag. This DIY elk hunting adventure is pack...
Archery
September 21st: An Elk Hunt to Remember
Slayer founder Bill Ayer finally broke a four-year elk hunt drought on September 21st. This archery elk hunt came full circle just miles from where he killed his first elk, proving once again why t...
Archery
TRAINING FOR THE PACK-OUT: The Brutal Workout That Shows You What You’re Made Of
Slayer Pro Staffer Clint Kingston shares The Simulator — a brutal, gym-based workout built by MTNTOUGH to mimic a real solo elk pack-out. From weighted incline hikes to sled pulls and lunges, this ...
Archery
How to Train for High Elevation Elk Hunts & Heavy Pack-Outs
Ready for Elk Season? Prove It. If you can’t breathe at 9,000 feet, you’re not ready. This quick guide gives you the fitness plan, top training apps, and real hunters to follow so you can hit the m...
Archery
The Outfitter-Client Connection: Guided Elk Hunts
Clayton Gallagher, a seasoned guide with Table Mountain Outfitters discusses the complexities of the outfitter-guide relationship. In this interview, Clayton emphasizes the importance of preparatio...
Archery
The Importance of Conservation in Archery Hunting Practices
Hunters and the environment have a symbiotic relationship. Harvesting an animal with a bow does more than just fill our freezers with meat and our chests with pride—it carries significant implicati...
Archery
An Elk Hunt of a Lifetime, in One of Idaho's Most Sought After Units
Join us for this once in a lifetime elk hunt — father and son fill their tags in one of the most sought after units in Idaho.
Archery
Silent Bulls, An Idaho Archery Elk Hunt
Slayer Calls PRO team member, Tommy Sessions joins Steve Raudenbush on an epic Idaho archery elk hunt.
Archery
Q&A with Robert Albers: Ethical archery and how far is too far?
M.D. Johnson talks about ethical hunting and how far is too far of a shot with Robert Albers, Slayer Pro Staff and full-time hunting guide.
Archery
Q&A with Travis Tweet: Competitive archer and bow hunter
Travis Tweet's near-weekly archery competitions and "hunting instincts" helped him shoot two bears, a buck, and an elk last year. He shares the ways mountain competitions give him better experience...