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Top rated elk calls and lures

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  1. Knight & Hale EZ-V Squeeze N' Peak Elk Call
    Best for cow calls Knight & Hale

    Knight & Hale EZ-V Squeeze N' Peak Elk Call

    4.4/5 $29.99 Only 17 left

    External reed call that produces realistic cow mews and estrus bleats with minimal effort.

    • User-friendly
    • Versatile sounds
    • Durable construction
    • Bulky to carry
    • Not for bugles
  2. Primos Hunting Bugling Bull Elk Call
    Best bugle call PRIMOS

    Primos Hunting Bugling Bull Elk Call

    4.6/5 $12.14

    Open-reed call that produces loud, realistic bugles and chuckles to challenge bulls.

    • Loud and realistic
    • Easy to use
    • Great for aggressive calling
    • Fragile reed
    • Higher price point
  3. Carlton's Calls 251 Cow Elk Call
    Best late-season call Hunters Specialties

    Carlton's Calls 251 Cow Elk Call

    4.5/5 $23.99 Only 2 left

    Produces authentic cow and calf sounds, perfect for bringing in cows during the post-rut.

    • Very realistic
    • Good for close encounters
    • Compact size
    • Limited sound range
    • Reed requires care
  4. Best grunt tube

    H.S. Strut Elk Estrous E-Z Grunter

    4.2/5 $10-$15

    Simple push-button grunt tube that mimics estrus cow sounds to attract bulls.

    • Very easy to use
    • Inexpensive
    • Effective during rut
    • Sound quality average
    • Plastic construction feels cheap
  5. WoodHaven Custom Calls Pitch Perfect Diaphragm
    Best premium diaphragm Woodhaven

    WoodHaven Custom Calls Pitch Perfect Diaphragm

    4.7/5 $14.99

    Handcrafted diaphragm call with precise tuning for crisp bugles and mews.

    • Excellent sound quality
    • Handcrafted
    • Long-lasting
    • More expensive
    • Steep learning curve
  6. E.L.K. Inc. O-Ring Cow Call
    Best budget call Haydel's Game Calls Inc.

    E.L.K. Inc. O-Ring Cow Call

    4.4/5 $18.95

    Simple O-ring design that requires no reed; produces passable cow sounds for close encounters.

    • Inexpensive
    • No reed to break
    • Compact
    • Limited volume
    • Not for bugles
  7. Primos Hunting Elk Stink Combo Pack
    Best all-in-one scent kit PRIMOS

    Primos Hunting Elk Stink Combo Pack

    4.5/5 $39.99 Currently unavailable

    Includes cow urine, bull urine, and earth scent wafers to cover human odor and attract elk.

    • Effective scent combination
    • Good value for money
    • Includes multiple scents
    • Scent can be strong
    • Short shelf life once opened
  8. Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls Bull Elk Diaphragm Call
    Best budget diaphragm call Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls

    Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls Bull Elk Diaphragm Call

    4.3/5 $15.99 Currently unavailable

    Easy-to-use latex diaphragm call that produces realistic bugles and cow calls.

    • Affordable
    • Durable
    • Good for beginners
    • Requires practice
    • Not as loud as high-end calls

Buying tips

When choosing elk calls and lures, consider the season: bugle calls are best during the rut, while cow calls work year-round. Diaphragm calls offer hands-free use but require practice; external reed calls are easier. Scent lures help mask human odor and attract elk, but always use them with scent-free practices. Budget-friendly options exist but may lack durability or sound quality.

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