What call should I use for turkey hunting?

Crow Calls: A crow call is a great call when you are trying to locate a turkey and get a response back. This type of call almost forces a gobbler to answer, helping you easy target his location. Again, one of the best time to use this call is when the woods is almost silent, with no activity.

How often should you call when turkey hunting?

every 15 minutes
But don’t call too often – less is more. Calling every 15 minutes or so and starting off quieter and then getting more aggressive/louder as the day goes on are good rules of thumb. If you hear a hen, try to mimic her exact vocalizations.

How far can turkeys hear a call?

In a big field they will hear you from 400 yards. It sounds like you know where they are and where they are going.

What is the most effective turkey call?

Best Turkey Calls – 10 Highly Effective Box & Pot Calls

  • WoodHaven Cherry Classic Friction Turkey Call.
  • Primos Ol’ Betsy Slate Call.
  • HS Strut Smokin’ Gun Turkey Box Call.
  • Primos Hook-Up Magnetic Box Call.
  • Lynch Jet Slate Turkey Call.
  • Primos 272 Friction Turkey Call Kit.
  • Zinc Calls Wicked Turkey Pot Call.
  • HS Strut Super Strut.

What’s the best turkey call for a beginner?

Best for Beginners: H.S. Strut Push-Button Call.

  • Best Mouth Call: Rolling Thunder: Josh Grossenbacher 3-Reed Combo Cut.
  • Best Friction Call: Primos The Freak with Frictionite.
  • Best Glass Call: The Grind Cooker Pot and Peg Slate.
  • Best Mouth Call Multi Pack: WoodHaven Pure Turkey 3-Pack.

    • Can you over call a turkey?

    America’s Myth: Birds become call-shy due to overcalling “Turkeys don’t become shy because they hear a natural sound in the woods,” said Eye. “Overcalling is a turkey hunter’s excuse.

    How early should I be in the woods for turkey hunting?

    Most states allow hunting a half-hour before sunrise so be in the woods early. How early? Get to your setup site at least 30 to 45 minutes before shooting light.

    Can you over call turkeys?

    America’s Myth: Birds become call-shy due to overcalling “Turkeys don’t become shy because they hear a natural sound in the woods,” said Eye. “Overcalling is a turkey hunter’s excuse. When they don’t find success, they blame it on calling too much.” Eye explains that a hunter’s mind is their worst enemy.

    When should you stop calling turkeys?

    If you’re using decoys and he continues to waltz in closer, stop calling and let him close the distance at his own will. Calling softly when a gobbler is hung-up with some hens is a great tactic that will occasionally help pull him away from his harem.

    Which is better glass or slate turkey call?

    Michael comments “Typically glass calls run better when it comes to moisture in the spring, when you get a thunderstorm that pops up obviously being soaking wet causes a problem but glass calls typically run better in moisture.. where a slate call has a deeper, richer tone, but water can completely clam the call up”.