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Post by petev on Feb 2, 2009 21:21:48 GMT -5
I would like to hear anyone's recommendation for what type of turkey call they like best- diaphram, box cutter, slate or whatever, even specific models are okay. I am looking to change the type I use, or add on so to speak. Thanks in advance. Pete
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Post by ozark on Feb 2, 2009 22:49:29 GMT -5
I can't really recommend a specific type or brand name because I have a dozen or more and usually have a half dozen while hunting in an attempt to sound like a flock or just a lovesick hen. I love to hear some good callers using a diaphram but with dentrues they don't seem to work for me. Now, If I had to give up all but one or select one that every turkey hunter should have it would be the Lynch World Champion Model 102. With it one can mimic all the sounds including the gobble. It is probably all I need but I like others so I take them along. Ozark
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Post by ozark on Feb 3, 2009 12:51:31 GMT -5
In my area hunters are more excited about turkey hunting than deer hunting. Here on the forum there seems to be little interest in discussing the techniques and equipment used. Is it a dull subject? Here sparking, courting and dating goes on hold while the sweethearts separate and don camaflage.
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Post by mshm99 on Feb 9, 2009 23:13:48 GMT -5
IMO, knowing where a turkey wants to go is twenty times more important than calling expertise. You can side track them a little,but there is no way you are going to call them where they don't want to go or feel safe.
You don't have to be very good at calling either. Actually the more unusual the better.And less is more. Call shy is real. Let them know your there and shut up. Scout more call less.
I use mouth ,slates and a box call I made. They all have worked on a given day. I don't think any call is better than another. So unless you just like collecting,and you have 3 good calls,I'd save my money
I've taken my share of mature gobblers and they cooked up tasty enough,but just as soon have a Jake, they are superb eating.
mshm
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Post by ET on Feb 9, 2009 23:42:27 GMT -5
Mshm99
For calling you have summed up nicely what my hunting partner does. In the early part of the season there are many what I call Yahoos out there constantly calling or using electronic calls. The birds quickly get wise. Same goes for decoys when not properly used. In the early part of the season it appears the Toms already have their choice female partners to breed so patterning travel routes can be more productive. But when the breeding season is almost over love sick Toms can get careless looking for a last minute hen that’s not been bred. Here calling usually works better and the hyped early season hunter has disappeared or given up for the year.
Ed
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Post by mshm99 on Feb 16, 2009 0:07:28 GMT -5
ET . I agree. My best luck calling has been on the last weekend of the season,for the big boys. However, knowing that corridor that they will follow is still key. I'm going to try the decoy sled this year,seems like it ought to work. I take care of my diaphram calls,separate the reeds with a piece of tooth pick,store dry and they last 5-6 years. I use one double slate over glass, One walnut call I made that is so raspy bass,it's like Barry White. Go for different. That's what get's their attention!  This guy had a nice brush. |
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Post by ET on Feb 16, 2009 8:19:44 GMT -5
Mshm99 You and my hunting partner who lives in the country have the same thoughts about using different calls. In the area we hunt we are allowed 2-birds but not on the same day. Also he has tried to do some mounting with the wings and tail sections.  Another interesting hobby he has is splitting certain feathers and with the use of a cutter makes his own arrow fletching. Claims they are the best fletching and least affected by rain. Hope to join him for a week about the middle of our Turkey season. Also like you I prefer a nice young Jake for eating. Ed |
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Post by petev on Feb 16, 2009 10:12:09 GMT -5
Nice pic ET. There are a lot of good ideas here. Now, someone told me that because the gobbler does not like to move, even when the hens are calling, he moves toward the gobbler, but stops about one ridge away, and then the gobbler is more willing to make a small hop over the ridge to see if a hen is there. Does anyone else do this? Usually, you hear to stay put, so I'm not sure whether it's a good idea or not.
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Post by ozark on Feb 16, 2009 13:19:51 GMT -5
Due to my handicap I cannot chase. I don't feel this is hurting my hunting turkey. They hear me and know where I am located. They may service several hens before they decide that my location may be productive. Sometimes it happens quick sometimes it takes hours but if one answers me and I keep calling intemitently they have always come. Sometimes they stop gobbling and walk without talking but usually I get the bird that answers me sometimes during the day. I just enjoy the time waiting by watching other wildlife until Tom comes by.
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Post by mshm99 on Feb 16, 2009 13:32:33 GMT -5
Later in the season you have nothing to lose. Many times you hear a few gobbles early and then they just shut up. I go after them. You may have only a short time to get on them.The biggest bird I've taken was a snap shot taken when came up one side of a saddle and he was on the other side with a hen. I did not make one call that morning. But once again ,I had a good idea where he was at and where he was going to strut. Get in the timber roost area before it gets purple and listen for the tree calls. Take chances . There is no wrong way. What works today may not work again for five years,but you try it every year. Early season more conservative, later pull out the stops. Don't get hung up on trying to do it like on the video's. Each circumstance is different. Don't be afraid to mess up. Have fun.
I too have bags of wing feathers with that same idea(fletching) in mind. Although I have not done it yet. When our group heads to the Deer Classic we poke a big feather in each hat so we can find each other in the crowd. Thats the most use they have gotten. I found some instructions on how to make a quill ink pen, have not done that either.
mshm
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Post by ozark on Mar 20, 2009 21:32:52 GMT -5
Attempting to call a turkey to your location is going against their nature. The gobbler gobbles to let the hens know where he is located and expects them to come to him if they are ready fro breeding. This doesn't always work and when it fails for him he will move to a flock to hang out. This is why I attempt to sound like several different turkeys. I have watched hens go to gobblers and have watched them breed. Bred hens normally wander off to themselves or in pairs. But gobblers does move to join groups and sometimes long distances. One thing that I haven't got figured out is how four or five adult toms stay together when only one is the dominate tom. Weather has much to do with how vocal gobblers and hens aree. A bright sunny morning will make them vocal while a damp cool day will often keep them from talking.
I love the sport and sometimes it is absolutely great. Ozark
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Post by mshm99 on Mar 20, 2009 22:37:05 GMT -5
Thunder and lightning cracks makes them talk also. If I know a squal line is moving through and will pass quickly,I go out and just listen. IMO they seem to tree when a storm is coming.
I agree , it really is fun, and the eatin ain't bad .
mshm
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Post by whyohe on Mar 21, 2009 2:44:57 GMT -5
  2 different turkeys ,2 different methods of calling. IMO you have to see what they are responding too. the first pic the responded to purring wth some clucking, not too agressive. the second was agressive clucking with some purring and i was using a glass call with a slate on the back using a rose wood stick and a hard wood stick. they give slightly different sound. the gobbler will come to a call, they both did cause in PA wear not allowed to go to call, you must call them to you. you have to try diffrent methods and try to get close to where they roost. IMO dont get too close cause i did & when they came out of roost they emidiatly went away from me, but then i could have moved and they seen me . |
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