Maybe you’ve seen a herd of elk before. But have you heard the herd? Better yet, have you tried calling one over?

If you have no idea what an elk sounds like, you’re not alone. Lucky for you, there are many people who not only know the sounds of elk, but compete in imitating their noises. On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we had the chance to talk with colleague Sam Swindler, who recently met with Ella Lees, the youngest ever Women’s World Elk Calling Champion.

Here are some highlights from this week’s show:

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