About this episode

Jim Huntsman and Steve Johnson discuss critical elk hunting strategies for September, focusing on wallows and calling techniques.

Steve Johnson is an old friend and a returning guest… This time for the School of September! In this installment, Steve and I focus on two critical September elk hunting topics; hunting wallows, and calling. Hunting wallows and intuitive calling skills can greatly improve your odds at killing a bull elk this archery season. We talk about the to-do's and the what not-to-do's when hunting over wallows. Then, Steve, who just so happens to be one of the most effective elk callers I've hunted with, walks us through his calling process. It's unlike anything you've heard before, and this episode is going to be one heck of an addition to your mental toolbox this season! Stephen Johnson on Instagram Show Sponsors! Phelps Game Calls - The game call company of The Western Huntsman! Whether looking for bugle tubes, deer calls, predator calls, reeds, anything, Phelps Game Calls is a one stop shop of quality, American made game calls. Use promo code Huntsman10 for 10% off at checkout. Visit Phelpsgamecalls.com Leupold Optics- Over 100 years of American-made optics such as scopes, binos, spotters, range finders and more. Leupold sets the standard for innovation and quality without selling out…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Huntsman

Guest: Steve Johnson

Topics covered

• elk hunting
• hunting wallows
• calling techniques
• archery season
• hunting tips

Keywords

• elk hunting
• hunting wallows
• calling elk
• archery season
• hunting tips
• Phelps Game Calls
• Leupold Optics

Sponsors

Phelps Game Calls, Leupold Optics

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