When we recorded this podcast in fall 2021, we didn't know we were talking about Jesse Hill's last hunting season.

Richard Tilton is one of the many hunters who Jesse charmed with his outgoing personality, his jokes and stories, and his huge heart. Jesse let others know how much they mattered — and hunting with Richard during elk season in 2021 was no different. Jesse, wielding the Swagger Bugle Tube, made history by calling in the first bull ever killed with a Slayer handle. Richard took down the now-infamous Slayer1Bull with Jesse's loud, aggressive bugling. 

After Jesse's passing at age 46, we devoted the ArchAngel acrylic handle — a call that can truly make a difference in an elk hunter’s success — to Jesse and all hunters whose memories we hold close. We know we'll be killing even more bulls this season with the ArchAngel, and with Jesse watching over us.

In this episode of The Slayer Hunting Podcast, Richard and Slayer Calls CEO Bill Ayer talk about how Richard and Jesse met while elk hunting, and the story of how Jesse called in the Slayer1Bull during Idaho's archery season. 

Be a part of Jesse Hill's story:

- ArchAngel acrylic elk call, the game-changing bugle tube dedicated to Jesse
- Swagger Bugle Tube, the call Jesse used to bring in Slayer1Bull
- Share your memories of meaningful hunters in your life with the Slayer community

Get ready for elk season with these resources:

- Archery elk hunt: 7 tips for a first-timer
- 4 hot weather elk hunting tips
- Elk hunting tips for beginners: The do's and don'ts
- You've located a bull. Now what?
- Tips for choosing your first elk call

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Who set an example for you of livin', huntin' and talkin' to make a difference in others' lives? Leave a comment or drop a line to podcast@SlayerCalls.com to tell us all about it. 

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