Episode 73 ElkNet Ep. 2 Challenging Bugles, Open Country Strategies & Common Calling Mistakes

We’re bringing back a classic ElkNet conversation from the Got Game University Podcast archives. In this second episode of the series, Ryan and Taylor sit down with Paul “ElkNut” Medell for an in-depth discussion that’s just as valuable today as it was when it first aired.

Paul unpacks whether bulls use challenging bugles toward cows, explains the emotional nuance in elk vocalizations, and shares proven strategies for hunting in open terrain. He also highlights the biggest calling mistakes hunters make—and how to fix them.

Even though this episode was recorded years ago, the lessons are timeless. From slow play breeding sequences to adapting for pressured elk, this rerun delivers insights that continue to help hunters succeed season after season.