Getting the Most Out of Your Elk Tube This Season

I've spent way too many mornings shivering in the dark to know that having a solid elk tube in your pack can make or break a hunt. If you've ever been out in the timber during the rut, you know that sound is everything. There's nothing quite like that first high-pitched scream of a bull breaking through the morning mist, and honestly, trying to mimic that without the right gear is a recipe for a very quiet day in the woods. ...

February 18, 2026 · 6 min · Matti Carver