
Duck Hunting
3 Killer Combo Spreads for Hunting Waterfowl
Three tried and true combo spreads you’ll want to test out this season, brought to you by experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson.

Goose Hunting
7 Old-School Geese Hunting Strategies that Hold Up
Brand-new geese hunting strategies are fun to try, but it’s tough to beat the tried-and-true retro tips waterfowlers have been using for over 50 years. Check out these old-school strategies for hun...

Duck Hunting
Top whistle engineer helps Slayer Calls defeat top duck whistle issues
The Whistler's Mother 4-in-1 produces realistic sounds for drake mallards, pintails, wigeons and teals — and it's loud enough to reach the high-fliers.

Duck Call Demos
Matt Carey Demos Whistler's Mother, Slayer's 4-in-1 Duck Whistle
Matt Carey demos Slayer's new Whistler's Mother — the 4-in-1 duck whistle that gets LOUD.

Duck Hunting
Target acquired: Everything you need to know about hunting bluebills
Bluebills in the United States fall into two subspecies: the greater scaup and the lesser scaup. Settle in and read some tips for identifying them and hunting them effectively.

Duck Hunting
Duck hunting with a 12-gauge muzzleloader: Is it worth the shot?
Black powder firearms have always added a new dimension to the hunt. If you haven’t yet tried waterfowling with a muzzleloader, you may be missing out.

Duck Hunting
Duck hunting guns explained: Why I prefer the 20-gauge shotgun
Modern advancements in ammunition have restored the 20-gauge shotgun to its place at the duck hunter’s side.

Duck Hunting
It was wild': TV star nabs 6x8 bull on 1st elk hunt
The Wild Race star Jessica Ann has been giving back to the hunting community through her new nonprofit — and Mother Nature gave back to her. Jessica shares the story of her 6x8 bull on the newest e...

Duck Hunting
Target acquired: Everything you need to know about hunting wood ducks
Abundant throughout the Mississippi Flyway, wood ducks are a joy to pursue. Settle in as experienced waterfowler M.D. Johnson shares his tips for identifying them and hunting them effectively.

The best gifts for hunters: 2022 holiday season edition
Need gift ideas for a hunter this holiday season? They won't be disappointed if they unwrap any of these high-quality, hunter-tested gifts that the Slayer Calls team recommends.

Duck Call Demos
Call more ducks, kill more ducks
On this episode of The Slayer Hunting Podcast, one of the brothers behind the Mtn2Coast Outdoors hunting videos shares his e-scouting routine and stories from archery elk season.

Duck Hunting
The best duck call for beginners: Tips for picking your first duck call
Single reed. Double reed. Wood vs. poly vs. acrylic. How do you know which one makes the best duck call for beginners?

Duck Hunting
Pre-season decoy prep: 6 dos and don’ts to keep your rigs fresh
Experienced duck hunter shares his pre-season decoy prep dos and don’ts. It just takes a couple of minutes to clean and check your rigs and will pay dividends in terms of a successful season.

Duck Hunting
Pre-Season waterfowl checklist: 6 things to do before the duck opener
Experienced hunter M.D. Johnson shares six pre-season tips to help make your duck opener a success. Find out what gear he packs and how he prepares.

Duck Call Demos
Slayer's Tanner Hardy Demos the BEST Double Reed Duck Call
Rated BEST double reed duck call by Field & Stream, the Drake Slayer is versatile and easy-to-use. Great for beginners and experts.

Duck Call Demos
Slayer's New Ranger Duck Call Features a Wider Exhaust & Longer Tone Board
The Ranger duck call features a wider exhaust and longer tone board, allowing it to take in more air. More air means more volume!

Elk Hunting
How to maximize success on out-of-state elk hunts
On this episode of The Slayer Hunting Podcast, one of the brothers behind the Mtn2Coast Outdoors hunting videos shares his e-scouting routine and stories from archery elk season.

Elk Hunting
What Happens After: Post-shot archery tips
As any good hunter will tell you, the real work begins after the shot’s been made. Check out these post-shot archery tips from Bill Ayer and Cody McCarthy.

Elk Hunting
Troubleshooting Your Elk Hunt
Ever find yourself in a bind, wondering what the pros would do? Slayer Calls CEO Bill Ayer and director of product innovation, Cody McCarthy, share their troubleshooting tips for five elk hunting c...

Duck Hunting
Expert duck caller leads new training for waterfowlers in the pit
New hunters and longtime waterfowlers looking to slay more ducks can get expert training through Slayer's new video series. Plus, the new Ranger Single Reed means louder calling in duck season 2022.

Duck Hunting
Welcome to Call the Wild, a "how to" series presented by Slayer Calls
Call the Wild puts expert guidance on calling at hunters' fingertips. Waterfowlers can put in practice on the way to the blind.

Elk Call Demos
Tips on How to Use the Enchantress External Elk Call | Cody McCarthy
Joe McCarthy | RMEF World Elk Calling Contest | Professional Division Final Round

Elk Call Demos
Joe McCarthy places fourth in the 2022 RMEF World Elk Calling Championship finals
Joe McCarthy | RMEF World Elk Calling Contest | Professional Division Final Round

Elk Hunting
Inside the Hunting Pack: Randy Hoven’s list of elk season essentials
Fire chief Randy Hoven takes us inside the hunting pack for elk season, sharing his favorite items for a day hunt in western Washington.

Elk Hunting
A list of supplies for elk season: Inside Cody McCarthy’s hunting pack
Cody McCarthy shares his list of supplies for elk season, including his must-have, name-brand essentials.

Elk Hunting
2 world elk calling champions bugle to the top with Slayer Calls' ArchAngel
Two world elk calling champions and two other finalists bugled their way to the top with Slayer calls at the 2022 RMEF World Elk Calling Championship in Park City, Utah.

Elk Hunting
Cody McCarthy’s top 5: The biggest mistakes elk hunters make
World Elk Calling Champion Cody McCarthy gives his top five list of mistakes elk hunters make, recorded by veteran hunter M.D. Johnson.

Elk Call Demos
Demo of Slayer's Gladiator Elk Reed with the ArchAngel Acrylic Elk Bugle
Cody McCarthy demos the ArchAngel, Slayer's acrylic elk call using the Gladiator elk reed. Patent pending.

Elk Call Demos
The Inspiration Behind the Design of the Enchantress
Bill Ayer, Slayer CEO, shares the Enchantress and the inspiration behind the design of the new, push button elk call.

Elk Call Demos
Cody McCarthy Demos the Enchantress, External Elk Call
Cody McCarthy demos the Enchantress, Slayer's NEW external elk call. Patent pending.

Elk Hunting
First of its kind': Slayer Calls unleashes new class of elk push call
The original design of Slayer's new Enchantress push call gives elk hunters manual control over diaphragm tension — and the most realistic sounds and bugles you've ever heard from an external elk c...

Elk Hunting
Q&A with Cody McCarthy: The newest member of Slayer Calls
M.D. Johnson interviews World Elk Calling Champion Cody McCarthy, Slayer Calls’ newest coach and head of product innovation.

Elk Hunting
4 hot weather elk hunting tips: Beat the heat
Check out these four tips for hot weather hunting, to give yourself the advantage in early elk season.

Elk Hunting
Erik Berlund | NWMC Elk Calling Contest
Slayer's new ArchAngel elk call plays an integral role in Erik's win at the 2022 Northwest Mountain Challenge elk calling competition.

Elk Hunting
Choosing your first elk call: Tips for external calls, internal calls and bugles
Veteran hunter M.D. Johnson shares his high-level elk call tips for novices, including the ins and outs of external calls, internal (diaphragm) calls and bugle tubes.

Elk Hunting
Slayer Calls introduces the first-ever acrylic handle for bugling
The new ArchAngel Acrylic Elk Call is a game-changer for hunters. It was created by world elk calling champion Cody McCarthy, now a coach and head of product innovation at Slayer Calls.

Elk Hunting
Elk hunting tips for beginners: the dos and don’ts
Check out this list of dos and don’ts — hunting tips for beginners looking to take down that big bull elk this season.

Elk Hunting
Our biggest news yet: Slayer Calls brings Joe and Cody McCarthy into the blind
Cody McCarthy, world champion elk caller, joins Slayer Calls as coach and head of product innovation. His father, Joe McCarthy, joins on as product innovation lead.

Turkey Hunting
10 tips for a successful turkey hunting road trip
There’s something particularly exciting about hunting new terrain. Here are 10 tips to make your next turkey hunting road trip a success.

Turkey Hunting
3 strut zone secrets for turkey hunters
Looking to get lucky in the strut zone? Here are three secrets every good turkey hunter needs to know.

Turkey Hunting
In-season turkey call maintenance: Why and how it’s done
Turkey call maintenance is an important part of hunting preparation and success. Learn how to care for box calls, pot calls and diaphragm calls.

Turkey Hunting
Turkey Hunting Safety: 10 rules of engagement
Turkey hunting safety is no joke — even if going after a gobbler is already safer than playing a round of ping-pong.

Turkey Hunting
Pre-Season Turkey Scouting Q&A
Learn the ins and outs of pre-season turkey scouting from seasoned hunter M.D. Johnson and Slayer Calls.

Turkey Hunting
Everything you need to know about turkey decoys
Experienced hunter M.D. Johnson shares his tips for setting turkey decoys — including combinations of hens and jakes. Get the most out of your turkey decoy setup.

Turkey Hunting
Turkey mouth calls: The pros and cons of diaphragms
Turkey mouth calls can replicate every sound in the wild turkey’s vocabulary, and then some. Here are the pros and cons of diaphragm calls, according to experienced hunter M.D. Johnson.

Turkey Hunting
Julie's Grand Slam: Four wild turkeys in one spring season
This is the story of Julie McClellan and her 1998 Grand Slam wild turkey hunt through Florida, Texas, Iowa, and South Dakota.

In the News
Slayer Calls launches six turkey mouth calls in time for spring hunting
Slayer Calls launches six turkey mouth calls in time for spring hunting
Company CEO Bill Ayer shares his passion and inspiration for the new product offerings, as well as manufacturing challenges a...

Turkey Hunting
6 Turkey Locator Calls You Need to Try
Never miss out on a sly tom ever again — six must try turkey locator calls and tips for luring out the biggest gobblers this season.