which calls

[huntingman]

ok i am going to get a jake and at least i hen for decoys what call would you recomend friction also what sounds i am new to turkey hunting

[vectrix]

Most people will tell you to start with the box call but I disagree. I think a good quality slate call with a small tip rosewood striker will give you the best and easiest calls for a beginner. A few days of practice will have you making good purrs, clucks and yelps. It all depends on your ground and how hot the tom you are working is but I recommend you call sparingly. Many of the birds I have killed came to light purrs and clucks. I think loud yelps either hang the bird up or spook them, especially on pressured ground.

[huntingman]

how much are they and which brand or specific one would you reccomend.

[vectrix]

You don't have to spend much to get good sounds, under $20. Primos, Knight & Hale - basically any decent slate call will be just fine. Look through catalogs and compare prices and also find the smaller striker. I feel the small rosewood (red colored) striker give better sounds than the fatter ones that typically come with the call.

[huntingman]

ok what sounds are the best or do they make all of them i am very new to turkey hunting

[vectrix]

There is not a "best" sound, it's usually up to the the gobbler but I think you would do well with clucks and purrs. Get as close as you can without spooking him and purr, scratch leaves with your hand, soft calls. Remember also that it is hard to call a bird back to where he has already passed imo. Get in front of him or where he is going and set up. If you have one on the roost try to get within 100yds and call sparingly with soft calls, if he responds he heard you. If your close enough you will hear him fly down, be patient. Good Luck

[huntingman]

thanks alot vectrix!

[Indyhunter]

First things first, you better get your gun setup and patterned. Decoys, calls etc won't make a bit of difference if you do not take the time to make sure you know your turkey gun and the range.