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Duck Hunting

Power at Your Fingertips

Power at Your Fingertips A Q&A with Brayden Staples of Dark Energy Written by M.D. Johnson When I first heard the name "Dark Energy," I imagined a Marvel superhero who could harness all the ene...
a group of elk hunters posing with an elk in the woods
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...
multi-colored elk diaphragm cals in pile of leaves
Elk Hunting

Everything you need to know about the Clearwater Series: For Slayer, the product is personal

Designed by Joe McCarthy, Cody McCarthy, and Bill Ayer, the Clearwater Series features a revolutionary new frame with reeds that promise hunters durability, comfort, consistency and great results i...
Assorted images of hunters in the field using game calls
Elk Hunting

Slayer Calls debuts 7 Clearwater elk reeds, featuring a revolutionary frame design

Slayer Calls announces its exciting launch of seven new, uniquely designed Clearwater elk reeds, inspired by the history and topography of the Clearwater region. Designed by Joe McCarthy, Cody McCa...
Elk hunter posing with big bull just killed
Elk Hunting

The Clearwater Elk Reed Frame and Diaphragms from Slayer Calls

We’re thrilled to announce the newest lineup of elk calls from Slayer, designed by Joe MCarthy. Inspired by Idaho’s Clearwater wilderness and heritage, the new Clearwater elk diaphragms promise unp...
Elk hunters surveying the elk woods with on hunter blowing an elk bugle
Elk Hunting

Slayer Calls unveils its new Clearwater Frame and Series for elk hunters

During the 2022 elk season, Slayer Calls rigorously tested a new lineup of elk diaphragms, named for Idaho’s Clearwater region. The resulting Clearwater Frame and Series is designed to surpass comp...
Elk hunters with bull down and Slayer's Archangel elk bugle
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.
Slayer Calls pro team member carrying out harvested elk
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.
NFL's Wolfe and Slayer Calls to launch line of elk calls
Elk Hunting

NFL's Wolfe and Slayer Calls to launch line of elk calls

The worlds of hunting and football collide as Slayer Calls and Derek Wolfe — recently caught 'gramming with a massive Colorado cougar he bow-hunted — make plans for an elk call package to hunt even...
Canned wild game—delicious and easy
Duck Hunting

Canned wild game—delicious and easy

Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Johnson share their secrets to successfully making canned wild game. Follow their step-by-step guide for canning broths and meat for later enjoyment.
Q&A with Travis Tweet: Do-it-yourself big game meat processing
Elk Hunting

Q&A with Travis Tweet: Do-it-yourself big game meat processing

Travis Tweet and M.D. Johnson share their tips for big game meat processing. Check out their favorite supplies, plus tips for getting started.
Q&A with Slayer Pro-Staff Chance Robbins: The ‘kill kit’
Elk Hunting

Q&A with Slayer Pro-Staff Chance Robbins: The ‘kill kit’

What’s in your ‘kill kit’? M.D. Johnson talks post-shot necessities with Chance Robbins, founder of God’s Country For Our Heroes, in this Slayer Q&A.
Don’t give up until the tag is filled
Elk Call Demos

Don’t give up until the tag is filled

If at first you don’t succeed, try again until the tag is full. Steve Raudenbush with Mnt2Coast Outdoors shares his breathtaking pursuit of Roosevelt elk in 2022 and the chase that took him across ...
Q&A with Robert Albers: Ethical archery and how far is too far?
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.
Elk Call Demos

How to speak the language of elk

It's fair to say that world elk calling championship finalist Joe McCarthy has mastered the art of speaking the herd's language. He shares his tips for conquering treacherous terrain while calling ...
Q&A with Travis Tweet: Competitive archer and bow hunter
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...
Elk hunting with pack animals: Part II
Elk Hunting

Elk hunting with pack animals: Part II

In this part II article, Montana big game guide Robert Albers discusses his personal pack animals and takes us step-by-step on a September quest for a big bull with livestock.
Elk hunting with pack animals: Part I
Elk Hunting

Elk hunting with pack animals: Part I

Riding into the mountains on a horse or mule can help hunters go farther and conserve energy. Seasoned elk hunter Robert Albers shares his reasons for hunting elk with pack animals.
Tanner and Hannah Hardy bugling with Slayer's Enchantress elk call
Elk Call Demos

Tanner and Hannah Hardy Demo Slayer's Enchantress Push Button Elk Call

See just how easy it is to use the Enchantress push button elk call from Slayer Calls in this video from team members, Tanner & Hannah Hardy
Cody McCarthy holding Slayer's Enchantress cow elk call
Elk Call Demos

Episode 11, Call the Wild Elk Series: How to Use the Enchantress

When the Enchantress stands alone, hunters can create lifelike cow sounds and bugles. Screwed on to the Swagger Bugle Tube, she can make every elk sound necessary to call in the biggest bulls. Lear...
Q&A with Tommy Sessions, Slayer Pro-Staff: Handling the heat of early elk season
Elk Hunting

Q&A with Tommy Sessions, Slayer Pro-Staff: Handling the heat of early elk season

M.D. Johnson talks about handling the heat of early elk season with Slayer Calls pro-staff member Tommy Sessions.
Cody McCarthy on the basic bugle
Elk Call Demos

Episode 5, Call the Wild Elk Series: Learn How to Bugle

Introducing Call the Wild's new Elk Series – bite-size, easy to follow videos that help you improve your technique and master your call. In episode 5, you'll learn how to create the basic bugle. Fo...
Call the Wild: learn how to use your call
Duck Call Demos

Slayer's Call the Wild: How to Use Your Call Video Series

Once passed down from one generation to the next, learning the ways of the outdoors has seemingly become lost in the ever-changing world we live in. It can be difficult for those who are intereste...
World elk calling champion launches new training for hunters
Elk Call Demos

World elk calling champion launches new training for hunters

New and longtime elk hunters looking to fill their tags can get expert training for better calling techniques and more realistic sound with the new Call the Wild Elk Series training course.
The Enchantress External Elk Call in 3D
Elk Call Demos

The Enchantress External Elk Call in 3D

Enchantress external elk call's realistic sounds and bugles is the lifelike silicone "tongue" that depresses the internal diaphragm, creating tension that mimics a mouth call. When the Enchantres...
Q&A with Robert Albers, Slayer Pro-Staff: Elk and the ‘mental game’ of hunting
Elk Hunting

Q&A with Robert Albers, Slayer Pro-Staff: Elk and the ‘mental game’ of hunting

M.D. Johnson talks about elk and the ‘mental game’ of hunting with Robert Albers, Slayer Pro-Staff and seasoned big-game hunter.
Q&A with Chance Robbins: “God’s Country For Our Heroes” founder talks about elk calling
Elk Hunting

Q&A with Chance Robbins: “God’s Country For Our Heroes” founder talks about elk calling

M.D. Johnson talks about elk calling with Chance Robbins, founder of God’s Country For Our Heroes, in this Slayer Q&A.
Q&A with Chance Robbins: “God’s Country For Our Heroes” founder talks about pre-season elk scouting
Elk Hunting

Q&A with Chance Robbins: “God’s Country For Our Heroes” founder talks about pre-season elk scouting

M.D. Johnson talks about pre-season elk scouting with Chance Robbins, founder of God’s Country For Our Heroes, in this Slayer Q&A.
Elk hunter in camo walking through the mountains carrying Slayer's ArchAngel acrylic elk bugle
Elk Call Demos

Cody McCarthy Demonstrates the Bull Calling Cow Bugle

Cody McCarthy demonstrates how to do the bull calling cow bugle — when a bull tires to intimidate you or the other bulls. This one is a fun one to hear out in the woods.
Elk hunter Cody McCarthy in the field with Slayer's ArchAngel acrylic bugle tube
Elk Call Demos

Cody McCarthy Shares Tips on How to Become a Better Elk Caller

Choosing the right elk calls is key to becoming a better cow and calf caller. In this video, Cody McCarthy shares his tips.
It was wild': TV star nabs 6x8 bull on 1st elk hunt
Duck Hunting

It was wild': TV star nabs 6x8 bull on 1st elk hunt

The Wild Race star Jessica Ann has been giving back to the hunting community through her new nonprofit — and Mother Nature gave back to her. Jessica shares the story of her 6x8 bull on the newest e...
How to maximize success on out-of-state elk hunts
Elk Hunting

How to maximize success on out-of-state elk hunts

On this episode of The Slayer Hunting Podcast, one of the brothers behind the Mtn2Coast Outdoors hunting videos shares his e-scouting routine and stories from archery elk season.
What Happens After: Post-shot archery tips
Elk Hunting

What Happens After: Post-shot archery tips

As any good hunter will tell you, the real work begins after the shot’s been made. Check out these post-shot archery tips from Bill Ayer and Cody McCarthy.
Troubleshooting Your Elk Hunt
Elk Hunting

Troubleshooting Your Elk Hunt

Ever find yourself in a bind, wondering what the pros would do? Slayer Calls CEO Bill Ayer and director of product innovation, Cody McCarthy, share their troubleshooting tips for five elk hunting c...
Tips on How to Use the Enchantress External Elk Call | Cody McCarthy
Elk Call Demos

Tips on How to Use the Enchantress External Elk Call | Cody McCarthy

Joe McCarthy | RMEF World Elk Calling Contest | Professional Division Final Round
Joe McCarthy with Slayer's ArchAngel Bugle Tube
Elk Call Demos

Joe McCarthy places fourth in the 2022 RMEF World Elk Calling Championship finals

Joe McCarthy | RMEF World Elk Calling Contest | Professional Division Final Round
Inside the Hunting Pack: Randy Hoven’s list of elk season essentials
Elk Hunting

Inside the Hunting Pack: Randy Hoven’s list of elk season essentials

Fire chief Randy Hoven takes us inside the hunting pack for elk season, sharing his favorite items for a day hunt in western Washington.
A list of supplies for elk season: Inside Cody McCarthy’s hunting pack
Elk Hunting

A list of supplies for elk season: Inside Cody McCarthy’s hunting pack

Cody McCarthy shares his list of supplies for elk season, including his must-have, name-brand essentials.
2 world elk calling champions bugle to the top with Slayer Calls' ArchAngel
Elk Hunting

2 world elk calling champions bugle to the top with Slayer Calls' ArchAngel

Two world elk calling champions and two other finalists bugled their way to the top with Slayer calls at the 2022 RMEF World Elk Calling Championship in Park City, Utah.
Cody McCarthy’s top 5: The biggest mistakes elk hunters make
Elk Hunting

Cody McCarthy’s top 5: The biggest mistakes elk hunters make

World Elk Calling Champion Cody McCarthy gives his top five list of mistakes elk hunters make, recorded by veteran hunter M.D. Johnson.
The Inspiration Behind the Design of the Enchantress
Elk Call Demos

The Inspiration Behind the Design of the Enchantress

Bill Ayer, Slayer CEO, shares the Enchantress and the inspiration behind the design of the new, push button elk call.
Cody McCarthy Demos the Enchantress, External Elk Call
Elk Call Demos

Cody McCarthy Demos the Enchantress, External Elk Call

Cody McCarthy demos the Enchantress, Slayer's NEW external elk call. Patent pending.
First of its kind': Slayer Calls unleashes new class of elk push call
Elk Hunting

First of its kind': Slayer Calls unleashes new class of elk push call

The original design of Slayer's new Enchantress push call gives elk hunters manual control over diaphragm tension — and the most realistic sounds and bugles you've ever heard from an external elk c...
Q&A with Cody McCarthy: The newest member of Slayer Calls
Elk Hunting

Q&A with Cody McCarthy: The newest member of Slayer Calls

M.D. Johnson interviews World Elk Calling Champion Cody McCarthy, Slayer Calls’ newest coach and head of product innovation.
4 hot weather elk hunting tips: Beat the heat
Elk Hunting

4 hot weather elk hunting tips: Beat the heat

Check out these four tips for hot weather hunting, to give yourself the advantage in early elk season.
Choosing your first elk call: Tips for external calls, internal calls and bugles
Elk Hunting

Choosing your first elk call: Tips for external calls, internal calls and bugles

Veteran hunter M.D. Johnson shares his high-level elk call tips for novices, including the ins and outs of external calls, internal (diaphragm) calls and bugle tubes.
Slayer Calls introduces the first-ever acrylic handle for bugling
Elk Hunting

Slayer Calls introduces the first-ever acrylic handle for bugling

The new ArchAngel Acrylic Elk Call is a game-changer for hunters. It was created by world elk calling champion Cody McCarthy, now a coach and head of product innovation at Slayer Calls.
Elk hunting tips for beginners: the dos and don’ts
Elk Hunting

Elk hunting tips for beginners: the dos and don’ts

Check out this list of dos and don’ts — hunting tips for beginners looking to take down that big bull elk this season.