Turkey Sounds

The greatest draw to spring turkey hunting is communicating with wild birds. Understanding turkey vocalizations and when to replicate which sound can be the difference between working a gobbler into your set-up and listening to him drift in the other direction.

Learn the calls you need to focus on for spring success. Plus, get advice on which turkey calls to keep in your vest.

Call ’em In

Call ’em In

Videos

5.1: Yelp, Cut, and Cackle

Duration 3:28

Learn the wild hen’s basic vocabulary and each sound’s meaning to improve your chances of working a gobbler into gun range.

What You’ll Learn:
• How a plain yelp differs, in sound and meaning, from an excited yelp.
• The best time to cut.
• When hens cackle and what to listen for.

5.2: Cluck, Purr, and Put

Duration 2:58

We cover three more turkey sounds you’ll want to work on mastering.

What You’ll Learn:
• What a cluck sounds like.
• What it means when turkeys purr.
• Why you’re not likely to use a put sound.

5.3: Locator Calls

Duration 2:44

Striking a gobble without putting a hen in the picture is a deadly tactic for you to be able to pinpoint his location without him suspecting yours.

What You’ll Learn:
• The best times to use a locator call.
• Examples of locator calls.

5.4: Calls To Keep in Your Turkey Vest

Duration 4:18

Which turkey calls do you like to keep in your vest? Not sure? Check out this video to hear Mossy Oak’s recommendations on which turkey calls to have on-hand.

What You’ll Learn:
• Types of turkey calls and the pros and cons of each.

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Ch. 6: Hunt Scenarios

We dissect several in-field scenarios to help you gain a better sense of the types of decisions you may encounter.