20 Years of Calling and Killing Public Land Bulls With Drew Rouse
Join Cliff Gray as he sits down with Drew Rouse of Reel Game Calls to talk about the hard truths of hunting public land elk. Drew shares decades of experience from Colorado’s toughest units, revealing his approach to calling, finding, and consistently harvesting elk in high-pressure areas. If you’re serious about elk hunting, this is the conversation you need to hear!
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[00:00:04] Drew’s Story and the Elk Reel Call
[00:02:08] Drew’s Start in OTC Elk Units
[00:13:07] Misconceptions About Elk Calls
[00:20:10] The Reality of OTC Units
[00:41:39] Stick to One Unit for Success
[01:16:10] How Setup Impacts Your Hunt
[01:27:53] Shot Placement Matters More Than Your Arrow Setup
[01:29:43] Adapting to Changing Tactics
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11 Comments
Great interview guys!
I try to mimic as best i can from recordings i have either taken with my iphone or from trailcam videos. i am always in search of a better/more realistic cow call. that being said the best cow call i have heard is Hannah Holiday using just her voice… perfect!!! trying to learn that, wow… difficult.
Great show!!! thanks
Love it cliff! Thank you
I really enjoyed this interview. So much of it hit home with me. Living in a ski town, staying in shape for elk hunting, recovering from injuries, and trying to call elk. All good stuff.
Drew's calls are all sold out! If you're going to have him on, let's help the guy out!
Great podcast! There is some really good information to unpack! Thanks for sharing.
Clayton here from Gypsum, Colorado
Great interview. Drew is the man
Great interview. Question, what's the brand/name of the cowboy hat you typically wear?
Awesome interview. Thanks guys
Love my reel game calls. Still looking for a better solution for carrying it conveniently. Certainly have to be very careful with the cow calls as discussed. Wrong sound in our area leads to cows heading out.