09/06/2025
Tool Up FOR NEW-AGE Elk HUNTING article featuring DVD By
RALPH RAMOS
Author Ralph Ramos believes two heads are better than one when it comes to elk hunting. He prefers setting a designated shooter 75 to 100 yards ahead of the caller, who hangs back to coax the bull forward. This way, a “hung-up” bull will still be within range of the shooter. Triathlon fanatic Jay Jarden capitalized on this New Mexico opportunity after the author called in a 360-inch bull for a 30-yard shot. Ek-hunting with aggressive run-and-gun tactics is Jarden’s preferred method, as he trains year-round to be physically prepared for a demanding hunt.
Author Ralph Ramos teamed up with Bow-hunting Hall of Fame Legend and PSE Archery founder Pete Shepley on this New Mexico hunt.
Team effort, pressuring this herd bull with cow calls for a mile as he moved cows to their bedding zone, sealed the deal for Shepley.
Todd Loddwick, a U.S. Nordic combined silver medalist, put the hammer down on this New Mexico bull. The Steamboal Springs, Colorado, resident put outfitter guide Ramos to the test, a world-class athlete with remarkable endurance, power, and, of course, an exceptional archer!
ALL THE RIGHT MOVES DVD
Author’s Note: For more information on bowhunting public-lands elk, including effective locating techniques and calling tactics, contact Ralph Ramos at (575) 642-3219 to purchase his “All the Right Moves” DVD. This comprehensive guide covers aggressive bugling, cow-calling, and rattling techniques for large bulls. It also explains the “X-Zone” and how to utilize it for various setups. Bonus feature on this DVD is how to butcher debone an elk out in the field. You can find additional insights from Ralph Ramos on his Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube pages, Ramos Hunts & Video.
