On the route to my storage unit one day I noticed a small elk ranch. I figured I'd stop by to see if the ranchers had any antler they'd sell, but had to leave a note on the door because they weren't around. I got a call two weeks ago from the rancher and was able to meet up with him and look over some of his antler. I ended up walking away with this:
in exchange for an open-reed elk call and an open-reed predator call. Here's the elk call I came up with. I think it sounds pretty good for my first elk call!
I'm going to have a VERY tough time giving this one away though....I am very proud of this caller!