There are two types of turkey calls: the kind hunters use to mimic the sounds turkeys make and the kind used to locate a bird’s position. Both are essential in the successful pursuit of wild turkey. Diaphragm (or mouth) calls and friction (slate/pot and box) calls are used to imitate a turkey’s vocalization. A locator call mimics the sound of other birds, which in turn causes the turkey to shock gobble and hopefully reveal his general location. Within these categories, you’ll also find wing bone calls (mouth calls made from the wing bones of turkeys), push-button calls (which use the friction of wood rubbing together to make sound), and various novelty calls. A call alone is no guarantee you’ll bag a bird every time, and not every hunt needs a call to be successful. Nevertheless, it takes a combination of woodsmanship, calling skills, and practice to use a call correctly and effectively.
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