Episode 10
Starting over every year keeps you at square one
The predominant assertion in this discussion is that most individuals engaged in calling practice do not experience substantial improvement over time. We observe that after an initial attempt at calling, participants often move on without critically evaluating their performance, resulting in stagnation. Six weeks later, many find themselves in the same position, lacking any discernible progress. To address this pervasive issue, we developed Elk Callmaster, an innovative tool designed to enhance the calling practice experience. This application allows users to record their calls, analyze pitch and loudness, and receive constructive feedback, thereby facilitating meaningful advancement in their skills. We encourage all listeners to explore this resource, which is readily available on both the App Store and Google Play.
Takeaways:
- Most individuals engaging in calling practice do not experience significant improvement over time.
- The Elk Callmaster application was developed specifically to address deficiencies in calling techniques.
- By recording a call, users can accurately assess their pitch and loudness for better feedback.
- Familiarity with a specific hunting area enhances one's understanding of thermals and animal behavior.
- Depth of knowledge in a singular area typically yields better results than superficial knowledge across several areas.
- The importance of continuous evaluation and feedback in skill development cannot be overstated.
Links
Visit online - https://wildtonelabs.com/
Elk Call Master Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wildtonelabs.elkcallmaster
Elk Call Master Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/elkcallmaster/id6761446175
Transcript
Most calling practice never actually gets better.
Speaker A:You blow into a read.
Speaker A:It sounds okay to you.
Speaker A:You move on.
Speaker A:Six weeks later, nothing has changed.
Speaker A:We built Elk Callmaster to fix that.
Speaker A:Record a call, see what your pitch and your loudness actually did.
Speaker A:Get feedback on what to fix next.
Speaker A:Free on the App Store and Google Play.
Speaker A:Links to iOS and Android are in the show notes below.
Speaker A:Today's tip is brought to you by Wildtone Labs and is for all experience levels.
Speaker A:Applies to archery, black powder, and rifle.
Speaker A:Familiarity compounds Every trip to the same unit.
Speaker A:Teaches you another detail about thermals, bedding, escape routes, and pressure.
Speaker A:Starting over every year keeps you at square one.
Speaker A:Depth in one area Usually outperforms shallow knowledge in five.
Speaker A:Brought to you by wildtone Labs.
Speaker A:Helping you call dinner.
