
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...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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
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
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.

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

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Elk Call Demos
Cody McCarthy Demos the Enchantress, External Elk Call
Cody McCarthy demos the Enchantress, Slayer's NEW external elk call. Patent pending.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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
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.