Elk Bugling Callers Wanted

The Calling in the Cascades is a benefit for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a nonprofit conservation organization.

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(SALEM) - The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is presenting its fourth annual Calling in the Cascades Elk Bugling Contest at the Sportsman’s Warehouse in Salem, Friday and Saturday July 14th and 15th, in conjunction with the RMEF Great Elk Tour, which continues through Sunday, July 16th.

Both events are free and open to the public.

The Sportsman’s Warehouse is located at 1260 Lancaster Drive.

All ages including amateur and first time callers are encouraged to enter the Bugling Contests.

A special Youth Calling Clinic hosted by Wayne Carlton and Hunter Specialties will begin at 5:30 PM on Friday.

Carlton will host a second elk calling clinic for all ages from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday.

Carlton has been considered a pioneer in the calling industry since 1976.

He has emerged as one of the industries leading experts and TV personalities.

The Elk Calling preliminaries in each of four divisions will be held throughout Saturday. (Call 503-589-0800 for times.) The final competition for all age groups begins at 5:00 PM on Saturday with the awards ceremony to follow.

Prizes will be awarded to the top callers in each group: Junior (ages 12-17); Youth (ages 8-11); and Peewee (ages 7 and under) and Adult (18 and up).

In addition to the Bugling contests, Friday and Saturday events include free seminars and free trophy scoring, exhibition calling, raffle drawings, vendor exhibits and top hunting and calling experts conducting clinics, including four time world champion Dieter Kaboth and National Champion Jim Horn.

Professionals will be on hand demonstrating the latest in rifle and archery techniques as well as the latest equipment in hunting, calling, caring for your mount and youth hunting.

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Great Elk Tour features a display of some of the largest mounts ever recorded.

The Tour is also free and is open to the public. Hours are Friday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; and all day Sunday at Sportsman’s Warehouse in Salem.