The 2017 RMEF World Elk Calling Championship: Damian Pagano Takes First in the Men's Division!
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is renowned for its dedication to conserving elk and their habitat. One of the highlights of their annual events is the World Elk Calling Championship. This prestigious competition brings together the world's top elk callers to showcase their skills and compete for the coveted title of World Champion.
A Test of Skill and Passion The World Elk Calling Championship is a rigorous test of a caller's ability to mimic the sounds of elk, including bugles, cow calls, and calf mews. Contestants are judged on the realism and effectiveness of their calls, as well as their stage presence and ability to connect with the audience.
In 2017, Damian Pagano, competed in his first RMEF World Elk Calling Championship competition in the men's division. Damian decided to compete after he was pressured by friends and family, who knew how good Damian was at elk calling. To his surprised, he won first place in the men's division competing with names like Dirk Durham aka "The Bugler" . This was an amazing feat for a first time competition. Damian was happy about the win, but he also enjoyed meeting other people with the same passion for hunting and calling as him. He made many friends this year and is looking forward to next years competition.
Damian Pagano is a husband, father and is an avid outdoors man. He enjoys hunting both deer and elk, but his passion is hunting big muley bucks. Damian studies many aspects of the hunting world. He is a wiz at gun ballistics, animal behavior, outdoor hunting products, and how to call in elk effectively.
The RMEF World Elk Calling Championship continues to be a highlight of the hunting calendar for Marisa and Damian , as they will both be competing in next years competition. RMEF World Elk Calling Championship competitions attract both seasoned professionals and aspiring callers. It is a testament to the enduring appeal of elk hunting and the importance of preserving elk populations and their habitat. Damian and Marisa promote RMEF and the competition of elk calling.