You can adjust your calling tactics instantly to match the mood of the herd with the Quaker Boy Original Herdmaster Cow Elk Call, an innovative dual-barrel mouth call engineered to replicate the vital communication sounds of cow and calf elk. This high-performance calling system utilizes a unique inner and outer barrel combination that allows you to shift smoothly between aggressive, long-range locating mews and ultra-subtle close-range finishing notes. Its highly responsive design gives hunters an elite strategic edge when trying to draw stubborn herd bulls out of heavy dark timber during any phase of the autumn rut.
Crafted for dynamic physical sound manipulation and structural field longevity, this versatile call features a durable outer barrel that can be completely detached to expose a squeezable, soft rubber inner tube. Applying standard lung pressure while biting down on the mouthpiece lets you throw loud, high-pitched locator vocalizations, while physically squeezing the inner tube allows you to mellow out the acoustics for highly emotional, close-quarters coaxing. Take complete command of your hunting area, challenge territorial bulls, and elevate your big game success rate with the adaptive engineering of the Quaker Boy Original Herdmaster.
- Replicates a versatile range of elk vocalizations including loud cow mews, estrus whines, and subtle calf chirps
- Features an innovative modular inner/outer barrel configuration for unmatched volume customization
- Equipped with a squeezable soft inner rubber tube to effortlessly produce mellow finishing notes
- Acts as a highly user-friendly bite-and-blow calling system perfect for all hunter skill levels
Why It Outperforms the Competition:
- Two-Tone Sound Chamber Flexibility: While traditional fixed-barrel calls lock you into a single volume profile, this modular assembly provides two entirely different physical structural options to control your acoustic projection.
- Dual-Action Volume Transitions: Running the call with the outer barrel attached maximizes back-pressure to punch loud, aggressive mews through heavy mountain wind, while removing the barrel exposes the soft tube for silent, close-in sequences.
- Squeezable Pitch Inflection: Features an exposed, soft internal rubber tube that allows you to manually squeeze and constrict the sound channel with your fingers, realistically fluctuating the pitch to mimic a live, emotional cow elk.
- Freeze-Resistant Architecture: The user-friendly bite-and-blow configuration limits moisture retention around the internal sounding mechanism, preventing the reed from sticking or shifting out of pitch during freezing alpine mornings.
Technical Specifications:
- Brand: Quaker Boy Game Calls
- Product Model: Original Herdmaster™
- Model Number: 42603
- UPC Barcode: 040191426036
- Call Configuration: Bite-and-Blow Style Hand Call
- Acoustic Design: Detachable Two-Tone Multi-Barrel Assembly
- Primary Materials: High-Impact Weatherproof Polymer & Squeezable Rubber Inner Tube
- Vocal Capability: Aggressive Herd Mews, Estrus Whines, and Soft Calf Chirps
- Target Application: Rocky Mountain Elk Hunting (Bull Location & Close-In Finishing)
Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q: How do you adjust the Quaker Boy Original Herdmaster call to shift between loud and soft elk sounds?
A: Volume and tone variations are controlled by removing or adding the outer barrel. Keeping the outer barrel fully attached maximizes back-pressure for throwing loud, aggressive locator mews. Removing the outer barrel exposes a soft, flexible inner tube that can be squeezed with your fingers to produce quiet, realistic close-up finishing notes.
Q: Is the Original Herdmaster 42603 difficult to operate for a beginner elk hunter?
A: No, this hand call is designed to be exceptionally user-friendly compared to traditional diaphragm mouth calls. It utilizes a basic bite-and-blow configuration where simply varying your tooth pressure on the mouthpiece automatically changes the pitch from high to low, making it incredibly easy to master right out of the box.
