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.
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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.
How To Use Turkey Mouth Calls
Easy-to-follow tips from Cody McCarthy on how to use turkey mouth calls from Slayer Calls.
How to Use a Duck Call, NEW Intermediate Course Now Live!
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.
The Sounds of Slayer’s New Predator Call, the Wicked Rabbit Coyote Call
Trick the shy and wylie with realistic sounds of distress. Slayer’s Wicked Rabbit Coyote Call doubles as a howler.
Cody McCarthy Demos How to Use a Turkey Call
Let’s talk turkey with Slayer Calls! Cody McCarthy demonstrates the ins and outs of how to use a turkey mouth call.
How Bill Ayer Turned His Passion into His Purpose
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.
Post-Season Maintenance: How to care for your waterfowl gear
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.
How to Clean & Tune a Duck 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.
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.
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.
Tips for hunting late-season Canadas
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.
Reading the flock in front of you
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.
7 Killer late-season duck tactics
Check out these seven late-season duck tactics, sure to bring the ducks in
Cody McCarthy Demos the Pearly Gates, Cutdown Duck Call
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.
New Slayer Calls cutdown duck call a ‘differentiator’ on public land
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.
3 Killer Combo Spreads for Hunting Waterfowl
Three tried and true combo spreads you’ll want to test out this season, brought to you by experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson.
7 Old-School Geese Hunting Strategies that Hold Up
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.
Top whistle engineer helps Slayer Calls defeat top duck whistle issues
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 Whistler’s Mother, Slayer’s 4-in-1 Duck Whistle
Matt Carey demos Slayer’s new Whistler’s Mother — the 4-in-1 duck whistle that gets LOUD.
Target acquired: Everything you need to know about hunting bluebills
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.
Duck hunting with a 12-gauge muzzleloader: Is it worth the shot?
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.
Duck hunting guns explained: Why I prefer the 20-gauge shotgun
Modern advancements in ammunition have restored the 20-gauge shotgun to its place at the duck hunter’s side.
‘It was wild’: TV star nabs 6×8 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 6×8 bull on the newest episode of The Slayer Hunting Podcast.
Target acquired: Everything you need to know about hunting wood ducks
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.
The best gifts for hunters: 2022 holiday season edition
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.
Call more ducks, kill more ducks
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.
How to call ducks: Call the Wild’s Matt Carey shares his duck calling tips for beginners
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.
The best duck call for beginners: Tips for picking your first duck call
Single reed. Double reed. Wood vs. poly vs. acrylic. How do you know which one makes the best duck call for beginners?
Pre-season decoy prep: 6 dos and don’ts to keep your rigs fresh
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.
Pre-Season waterfowl checklist: 6 things to do before the duck opener
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.
Slayer’s Tanner Hardy Demos the BEST Double Reed Duck Call
Rated BEST double reed duck call by Field & Stream, the Drake Slayer is versatile and easy-to-use. Great for beginners and experts.
Slayer’s New Ranger Duck Call Features a Wider Exhaust & Longer Tone Board
The Ranger duck call features a wider exhaust and longer tone board, allowing it to take in more air. More air means more volume!
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
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
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.
Expert duck caller leads new training for waterfowlers in the pit
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.
Welcome to Call the Wild, a “how to” series presented by Slayer Calls
Call the Wild puts expert guidance on calling at hunters’ fingertips. Waterfowlers can put in practice on the way to the blind.
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 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
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
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
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
World Elk Calling Champion Cody McCarthy gives his top five list of mistakes elk hunters make, recorded by veteran hunter M.D. Johnson.
Demo of Slayer’s Gladiator Elk Reed with the ArchAngel Acrylic Elk Bugle
Cody McCarthy demos the ArchAngel, Slayer’s acrylic elk call using the Gladiator elk reed. Patent pending.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Check out this list of dos and don’ts — hunting tips for beginners looking to take down that big bull elk this season.
Our biggest news yet: Slayer Calls brings Joe and Cody McCarthy into the blind
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.
10 tips for a successful turkey hunting road trip
There’s something particularly exciting about hunting new terrain. Here are 10 tips to make your next turkey hunting road trip a success.
3 strut zone secrets for turkey hunters
Looking to get lucky in the strut zone? Here are three secrets every good turkey hunter needs to know.
In-season turkey call maintenance: Why and how it’s done
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: 10 rules of engagement
Turkey hunting safety is no joke — even if going after a gobbler is already safer than playing a round of ping-pong.
Pre-Season Turkey Scouting Q&A
Learn the ins and outs of pre-season turkey scouting from seasoned hunter M.D. Johnson and Slayer Calls.
Everything you need to know about turkey decoys
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: The pros and cons of diaphragms
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.
Julie’s Grand Slam: Four wild turkeys in one spring season
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
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.…
6 Turkey Locator Calls You Need to Try
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.
Turkey calls 101: An introduction to hunting hens and toms
Veteran turkey hunter M.D. Johnson shares his knowledge of turkey sounds, plus how and when to use different turkey calls.
4 Tips to combat frozen duck call reeds
Avoid frozen duck call reeds with these four tips from experienced hunter M.D. Johnson and the folks at Slayer Calls.
Canadas are waterfowl: Tips for hunting Canada geese
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.
The well-dressed duck hunter: Clothing tips for staying warm and dry
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 launches its first set of big game hunting calls
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.
How to hide with a blind: 5 waterfowler tips for blending in better
Wondering how to hide with a blind effectively this season? Waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares his tips and tricks for fooling ’fowl.
How to hide on the hunt: 3 common hunting pitfalls and how to fix them
Where have all the ducks gone? Check out these three common hunting pitfalls and tips for how to hide from waterfowler M.D. Johnson.
Target acquired: Everything you need to know to hunt widgeon
Widgeon are the bread-’n-butter bird for many duck hunters across the country. Check out these tips for hunting them effectively.
The ‘Skinny’ on Silhouette Decoys: A Q&A with waterfowl calling champion Forrest Carpenter
Silhouette decoys are more popular than ever, but are they worth their salt? Waterfowl calling champion Forrest Carpenter says absolutely — and here’s why.
Duck Identification, Part 2
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.
Duck Identification, Part 1
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.
Slayer Calls launches its first easy-to-use speck call
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.
A hunter’s guide to waterfowl guns and ammo
Waterfowl hunting requires its own recipe for success. It’s a critical combination of the right firearm or ’fowl gun, ammo and choke tube.
Hunting gadwall ducks: Everything you need to know
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.
9 things every new duck hunter REALLY needs: Resources and gear
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.
Duck burger with caramelized onions, blue cheese sauce and shaved Brussels
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.
What’s in a call? 4 common duck calls and how they’re made
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.
Why these waterfowlers love the cutdown call for duck hunting
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.
Slayer Calls revolutionizes the popular cutdown call with a new, effective design
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.
Top 5 duck and goose decoy spreads you have to try
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.
Beyond the quack: Learn the different duck sounds of common species
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.
You’ve located a bull … now what?
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.
Braised duck legs with parsnip puree — crispy skin, tender duck
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!
When you’re waterfowl hunting on public land, don’t be ‘that guy’
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.
Smoked duck fat focaccia
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 I duck hunt: The magic and grace of Labrador retrievers at work
Why do you duck hunt? This waterfowler’s Labrador retriever got him into the sport.
Slayer Calls supports exceptional calling habits for beginners with new duck call
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.
Archery elk hunt: 7 tips for a first-timer
Try these tips from our experienced bowhunters to have a safe and memorable first archery elk hunt.
How to clean and maintain your duck call
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.
Pan seared duck with blackberry bourbon sauce
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.
Smoked beer can duck a l’ orange
Are we combining traditional French cuisine with an American backwoods grilling method? You bet we are.
Think you have hunting fortitude? Wait ’til you meet Hayden.
Waterfowler shares his advice for adaptive hunting to encourage people with physical disabilities to get outdoors.
How to choose a duck call
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.
Duck tacos with orange & cabbage slaw
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.
Jen Hetherington joins Slayer Duck Calls as chief operating officer
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.
Duck hunting in freezing, icy weather: Waterfowl hunting in all weather conditions, Part 3
With preparation, the proper gear and safety precautions, waterfowl hunting in freezing, icy conditions can be extremely rewarding.
Slayer Duck Calls secures first round of investment from TSheets co-founders
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.
How to hunt on bluebird days: Part 2
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.
How to hunt ducks in stormy, foul weather: Part 1
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.
Duck hunt etiquette — 5 ways to not get invited back on a duck hunt
Avoid these surefire ways to get booted from the blind. Follow our tips, and you’ll be swimming in invites.
Duck hunting on public land: 5 tips for success
Pressure-savvy prey. Hunters in your spot. These five tactics take the stress out of duck hunting on public lands.
Duck sausage, chicken & seafood paella
If you’re tired of frying up duck sausage and eggs, this recipe for Spanish paella with duck sausage is for you.
