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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 unparalleled fit, durability and consistency for season-long use.
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 competitors in durability, fit and consistency.
No waterfowler ever forgets his first canvasback. The hunt is often a numbers game, with plenty of planning required. Here’s what you need to be successful.
Crafted to mimic the tooth-like notches of a duck’s mouth, this call is simple to use, super ducky and will not stick on you — it’s “ducked” up beyond all recognition.
The DUBAR Single Reed and DUBAR Double Reed duck calls guarantee realistic sound in the field, thanks to a revolutionary, nature-inspired design.
In this quick how-to piece for beginners, experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares his top three steps to becoming a better shotgunner.
Experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares his tips for hunting puddle ducks mid-morning, rather than at first light.
Waterfowler Luke Clark shares his experience hunting ducks on opening weekend, plus tips for clinching a successful day two.
Learn how to set up your Slayer goose call with your ideal tone, pitch and back pressure in this easy-to-follow video.
When it comes to shooting, 25 yards is always better than 55. Experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares 10 expert tips for luring ducks and geese closer.
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, Tommy Sessions joins Steve Raudenbush on an epic Idaho archery elk hunt.
Dr. Dustin Day was always interested in a pair of antlers his grandfather found and took home years before. The “old bones” were significant in his life growing up, as was the man behind them. Here, Day shares his grandfather’s wisdom and the significance of their hunts together.
Experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares his best layout blind tips and tricks to get the most out of the 2023–24 season.
Experienced waterfowler and Slayer Pro Staff member Adam Ray shares his layout blind tips, just in time for pre-season.
Travis Tweet and M.D. Johnson share their tips and insights on shotgun maintenance. This is one pre-season step you can’t afford to skip.
Just in time for goose season, Slayer Calls coach Tommy Sessions teaches the fundamentals of Canada geese calling on the Call the Wild training platform.
It was 2020 when Travis Tweet first saw the chocolate bear—a near-mythic black bear in the woods of Eastern Washington. Since then, he’s been on the hunt for a final meeting. This is the story of that bear and the hunts that followed.
Check out these tips from waterfowl hunting pros Mike Wec and M.D. Johnson for choosing the best early-season goose hunting ammunition.
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 bigger game.
Waterfowler and Slayer pro-staffer Mike Wec shares his tips for choosing a quality choke tube and maintaining it properly.
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.
Travis Tweet and M.D. Johnson share their tips for big game meat processing. Check out their favorite supplies, plus tips for getting started.
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.
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 state lines, into some of the best territory in the Mountain West. Stay until the end to get his Slayer gear recommendations.
Michael Batease from Elk Calling Academy reviews Slayer’s Enchantress Cow Call.
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.
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 and cornering big game.
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 ahead of archery season.
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.
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.
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
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. Learn how to use the Enchantress in this video from Cody McCarthy, 2021 World Champion elk caller.
M.D. Johnson talks about handling the heat of early elk season
with Slayer Calls pro-staff member Tommy Sessions.
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. For full access to Slayer’s Call the Wild Elk Series, subscribe today!
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 in 3D The secret to the 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 Enchantress stands alone, hunters can create lifelike cow sounds and bugles. Screwed on to the Swagger Bugle Tube, she can…
M.D. Johnson talks about elk and the ‘mental game’ of hunting with Robert Albers, Slayer Pro-Staff and seasoned big-game hunter.
M.D. Johnson talks about elk calling with Chance Robbins, founder of God’s Country For Our Heroes, in this Slayer Q&A.
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.
Easy-to-follow tips from Cody McCarthy on how to use turkey mouth calls from Slayer Calls.
Welcome back to Call the Wild! This is the second course in a 3-part, instructional series on how to use a duck call — 15 lessons with 7 exercises.
Trick the shy and wylie with realistic sounds of distress. Slayer’s Wicked Rabbit Coyote Call doubles as a howler.
Let’s talk turkey with Slayer Calls! Cody McCarthy demonstrates the ins and outs of how to use a turkey mouth call.
Slayer’s Drake Slayer Double Reed duck call — How to pull it apart, clean it up and put it back together while making sure it sounds good.
There’s no substitute for post-season maintenance of waterfowl gear. Caring for each component — ammunition to layout blinds — extends their life and usability year after year. Don’t wait for opening day to find out your rigs are still covered in last-year’s muck. Here’s what you need to know.
Slayer’s Drake Slayer Double Reed duck call — How to pull it apart, clean it up and put it back together while making sure it sounds good.
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.
Choosing the right elk calls is key to becoming a better cow and calf caller. In this video, Cody McCarthy shares his tips.
Hunting late-season Canadas is challenging, but not impossible. Combine the right cover — layout blind, anyone? — with the right decoy spread and calling, and you have a recipe for success. Improvise and adjust as needed.
Moving into late season duck hunting, the Slayer team gathers to talk tactics, waterfowl calls and how to read flocks. Plus, how each Slayer call can help hunters shoot limits in every situation.
Check out these seven late-season duck tactics, sure to bring the ducks in
Pearly Gates Cutdown, Sound-file & Demo. If you’re hunting high-pressure areas and you need a call to differentiate you from the rest of the pack, this call will do it. Meet Slayer’s new cutdown duck call.
Waterfowlers facing wary ducks and competition on public land have a mid-season savior to help them stand out: the new Pearly Gates acrylic cutdown duck call.
Three tried and true combo spreads you’ll want to test out this season, brought to you by experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson.
Brand-new geese hunting strategies are fun to try, but it’s tough to beat the tried-and-true retro tips waterfowlers have been using for over 50 years. Check out these old-school strategies for hunting Canadas instead.
The Whistler’s Mother 4-in-1 produces realistic sounds for drake mallards, pintails, wigeons and teals — and it’s loud enough to reach the high-fliers.
Matt Carey demos Slayer’s new Whistler’s Mother — the 4-in-1 duck whistle that gets LOUD.
Bluebills in the United States fall into two subspecies: the greater scaup and the lesser scaup. Settle in and read some tips for identifying them and hunting them effectively.
Black powder firearms have always added a new dimension to the hunt. If you haven’t yet tried waterfowling with a muzzleloader, you may be missing out.
Modern advancements in ammunition have restored the 20-gauge shotgun to its place at the duck hunter’s side.
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 6×8 bull on the newest episode of The Slayer Hunting Podcast.
Abundant throughout the Mississippi Flyway, wood ducks are a joy to pursue. Settle in as experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares his tips for identifying them and hunting them effectively.
Need gift ideas for a hunter this holiday season? They won’t be disappointed if they unwrap any of these high-quality, hunter-tested gifts that the Slayer Calls team recommends.
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.
Duck calling is hardly a natural-born skill. If you want to learn how to call ducks, check out these Call the Wild tips from Slayer’s Matt Carey and M.D. Johnson.
Single reed. Double reed. Wood vs. poly vs. acrylic. How do you know which one makes the best duck call for beginners?
Experienced duck hunter shares his pre-season decoy prep dos and don’ts. It just takes a couple of minutes to clean and check your rigs and will pay dividends in terms of a successful season.
Experienced hunter M.D. Johnson shares six pre-season tips to help make your duck opener a success. Find out what gear he packs and how he prepares.
Rated BEST double reed duck call by Field & Stream, the Drake Slayer is versatile and easy-to-use. Great for beginners and experts.
The Ranger duck call features a wider exhaust and longer tone board, allowing it to take in more air. More air means more volume!
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.
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.
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 challenges.
New hunters and longtime waterfowlers looking to slay more ducks can get expert training through Slayer’s new video series. Plus, the new Ranger Single Reed means louder calling in duck season 2022.
Call the Wild puts expert guidance on calling at hunters’ fingertips. Waterfowlers can put in practice on the way to the blind.
Joe McCarthy | RMEF World Elk Calling Contest | Professional Division Final Round
Joe McCarthy | RMEF World Elk Calling Contest | Professional Division Final Round
Fire chief Randy Hoven takes us inside the hunting pack for elk season, sharing his favorite items for a day hunt in western Washington.
Cody McCarthy shares his list of supplies for elk season, including his must-have, name-brand essentials.
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.
World Elk Calling Champion Cody McCarthy gives his top five list of mistakes elk hunters make, recorded by veteran hunter M.D. Johnson.
Cody McCarthy demos the ArchAngel, Slayer’s acrylic elk call using the Gladiator elk reed. Patent pending.
Cody McCarthy demos the Enchantress, Slayer’s NEW external elk call. Patent pending.
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 call.
M.D. Johnson interviews World Elk Calling Champion Cody McCarthy, Slayer Calls’ newest coach and head of product innovation.
Check out these four tips for hot weather hunting, to give yourself the advantage in early elk season.
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.
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.
Check out this list of dos and don’ts — hunting tips for beginners looking to take down that big bull elk this season.
Cody McCarthy, world champion elk caller, joins Slayer Calls as coach and head of product innovation. His father, Joe McCarthy, joins on as product innovation lead.
There’s something particularly exciting about hunting new terrain. Here are 10 tips to make your next turkey hunting road trip a success.
Looking to get lucky in the strut zone? Here are three secrets every good turkey hunter needs to know.
Turkey call maintenance is an important part of hunting preparation and success. Learn how to care for box calls, pot calls and diaphragm calls.
Turkey hunting safety is no joke — even if going after a gobbler is already safer than playing a round of ping-pong.
Learn the ins and outs of pre-season turkey scouting from seasoned hunter M.D. Johnson and Slayer Calls.
Experienced hunter M.D. Johnson shares his tips for setting turkey decoys — including combinations of hens and jakes. Get the most out of your turkey decoy setup.
Turkey mouth calls can replicate every sound in the wild turkey’s vocabulary, and then some. Here are the pros and cons of diaphragm calls, according to experienced hunter M.D. Johnson.
This is the story of Julie McClellan and her 1998 Grand Slam wild turkey hunt through Florida, Texas, Iowa, and South Dakota.
Slayer Calls launches six turkey mouth calls in time for spring hunting Company CEO Bill Ayer shares his passion and inspiration for the new product offerings, as well as manufacturing challenges and victories. Featured Photo by Josh Montgomery EAGLE, Idaho — For many folks, spring is synonymous with only one meaningful outdoor activity: turkey hunting.…
Never miss out on a sly tom ever again — six must try turkey locator calls and tips for luring out the biggest gobblers this season.
Veteran turkey hunter M.D. Johnson shares his knowledge of turkey sounds, plus how and when to use different turkey calls.
Avoid frozen duck call reeds with these four tips from experienced hunter M.D. Johnson and the folks at Slayer Calls.
If you’re hunting Canada geese, you’d best do it over their home turf: water. Here are a few veteran tips to be successful.
Proper clothing keeps hunters in the field longer, so don’t delay. Here are the very best duck hunter clothing tip, guaranteed to keep you warm and dry all season long.
Slayer Calls’ lineup of handcrafted hunting calls now includes an elk bugle, cow call and calf call. Get Slayer’s thoughtful call design and relentless quality during elk season.
Wondering how to hide with a blind effectively this season? Waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares his tips and tricks for fooling ’fowl.
Where have all the ducks gone? Check out these three common hunting pitfalls and tips for how to hide from waterfowler M.D. Johnson.
Widgeon are the bread-’n-butter bird for many duck hunters across the country. Check out these tips for hunting them effectively.
Silhouette decoys are more popular than ever, but are they worth their salt? Waterfowl calling champion Forrest Carpenter says absolutely — and here’s why.
In this blog post, experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares part two of his duck identification tips, including how to use habitat, sound, silhouette and color to identify your quarry.
In this blog, experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares part one of his duck identification tips, including the differences between dabblers and divers, plus flight details, size and shape.
Speck calls are notoriously challenging to use, requiring two hands to create significant back pressure and to throw the call forward. But all of that is about to change with the Tar Belly Slayer.
Waterfowl hunting requires its own recipe for success. It’s a critical combination of the right firearm or ’fowl gun, ammo and choke tube.
Gadwall ducks are often underestimated, taken as bonus ducks by waterfowl hunters. But there’s a lot to love and appreciate about the gray duck. Here’s what you need to know to hunt them effectively.
Take it from experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson: Duck hunters have a lot of stuff. If you’re new to the game and wondering what you need, check out this comprehensive list of gear and resources.
This tasty spin on the American classic features duck burger and red wine caramelized onions, pan-fried in a cast-iron skillet and topped with shaved Brussels sprouts, served on a fresh brioche bun.
Ever wonder what sets one type of duck call apart from another? Find out what makes each call unique, and take a peek beneath the surface with experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson.
The cutdown call is easily one of the most popular duck calls on the market. Get the inside scoop from two experienced waterfowl hunters, and find out what sets this call apart from the rest.
The new Slayer Cutdown 00 duck call is made from durable Delrin materials. Its raspy sound replicates duck vocalizations so realistically, it’s sure to set you apart this hunting season and beyond.
Don’t miss out on these top five tried-and-tested decoy layouts, plus pro tips to attract ducks and geese to your blind this season.
Gaining the attention of a duck — any duck other than a mallard duck, that is — is simply a matter of speaking their language. Here’s how to do it.
Once you’ve located a bull elk, think before making your next move. Success may be close, but you don’t want to make a rookie mistake.
This duck leg recipe gives you crispy, crackling skin and moist, tender duck meat on the inside. Friends don’t let friends waste duck legs!
No one wants to accidentally be “that guy” — the one who messes up the hunt for other waterfowlers. Our Slayer PRO Staff shares tips to avoid bad behavior and better the odds of a successful duck hunt.
For hunters new to baking, our smoked duck fat focaccia couldn’t be easier. Knead the dough, let it rise, and pop it on the smoker. Top the bread with duck prosciutto to give it more wild game flavor.
Why do you duck hunt? This waterfowler’s Labrador retriever got him into the sport.
The new Mallard Slayer Double-Reed duck call uses a Delrin soundboard, just-right back pressure and Slayer’s signature design for a call that promotes good habits from Day 1 and sounds like a dream.
Try these tips from our experienced bowhunters to have a safe and memorable first archery elk hunt.
You depend on your duck call to produce the right sounds at opportune moments. For that, you need a clean duck call. Here’s how to keep yours in peak condition.
All you need for delicious pan-seared duck breasts is duck fat and some salt and pepper. Add a sweet yet mature blackberry bourbon sauce to top it off.
Are we combining traditional French cuisine with an American backwoods grilling method? You bet we are.
Waterfowler shares his advice for adaptive hunting to encourage people with physical disabilities to get outdoors.
The best duck call for you lets you make the best sounds for your specific circumstances, including terrain, weather and your calling ability. These three pointers can help you choose the right call.
This duck taco recipe ties a bright citrus marinade and creamy orange cabbage slaw together with the flavor of wild duck. It pairs perfectly with a classic bourbon old-fashioned.
Slayer Duck Calls has brought in the big guns for its first hire: Jen Hetherington. Slayer’s new chief operating officer has kindled success as a startup leader, and she’s obsessed with the outdoors.
With preparation, the proper gear and safety precautions, waterfowl hunting in freezing, icy conditions can be extremely rewarding.
Slayer Duck Calls gets its first round of investment from the co-founders of TSheets, fueling the startup’s obsession with producing quality hunting calls and a premium community-based web experience.
Duck hunters are weekend warriors who sit caged in an office during the workweek, staring out the window at that perfect, windy weather, hoping the weather pattern holds. Then the weekend comes … and so do the bluebird skies.
The most promising weather condition for us duck hunters is stormy, foul weather. Why? Storms and cold fronts usually bring strong winds and increased cloud cover — both of which can be used in our favor.
Avoid these surefire ways to get booted from the blind. Follow our tips, and you’ll be swimming in invites.
Pressure-savvy prey. Hunters in your spot. These five tactics take the stress out of duck hunting on public lands.
If you’re tired of frying up duck sausage and eggs, this recipe for Spanish paella with duck sausage is for you.
