Turkey hunting

[lonestararcher]

As some of yall know I'm just starting to turkey hunt this year. I have screwed around in the past with sitting in a stand and trying to call some in but nothing serious I just ordered a 3 pack of diaphram calls. What are yalls suggestions here Whats a good call and what are good decoys. I know you usually have to get a locator call like a crow call or something like that, but are the diaphrams the way to go...don't answer based on difficulty of call....I'm a hard worker and extremist when it comes to bowhunting so I'll practice everyday

[Greg Krause]

I seem to always choke on diaphram calls. I do really want to work harder to get them down though. They are very realistic.
I use a few different box calls, 1 glass/slate call, 1 slate/aluminum call, 1 push button call. All give a different sound, because you never know which one or which combo will fire up a tom.

I have an owl call, crow call and peacock call for locating them


For archery a ground blind is a must.

[lonestararcher]

Ground blind...check, diaphram call...check, do you think I need other calls to supplement the diaphram call or no. I mean...if I get good enough with the mouth call do I still need a slate or box call??? I will invest in a crow call though

[Greg Krause]

lonestararcher said:

Ground blind...check, diaphram call...check, do you think I need other calls to supplement the diaphram call or no. I mean...if I get good enough with the mouth call do I still need a slate or box call??? I will invest in a crow call though

You don't need another call, at least to start. a few diaphrams should cover what you need. I started with just 1 box call, but usually get another each year or so.

[SPIKER]

I always seem to choke on the diaphram call too, so I go with the pan call...slate over glass. It makes it a little difficult with a bow because you need two hands to work it...but you jusy can't beat that purr....

[turf]

I saw a slate call somewhere ( cant recall where) that had a strap on it so you could attach it to your knee, might be worth googling. If it is adjustable, perhaps it could be strapped to your arm? maybe.

[lonestararcher]

Now thats a good idea...strap it to your thigh or something like that

[Greg Krause]

I never really had a problem with just putting down the call and shooting when in a ground blind. If they are in range you don't want to be calling anyway. You will be suprised how little you can get away with on the ground and how you can practicly do jumping jacks in a blind

[Greg Krause]

They have the push button calls that have a pull string that mounts to the barrel of your gun. You can mount it on your stabilizer instead if you want to call with your hands on your bow

[mtshooter]

turf said:

I saw a slate call somewhere ( cant recall where) that had a strap on it so you could attach it to your knee, might be worth googling. If it is adjustable, perhaps it could be strapped to your arm? maybe.

Primos has a slate call that has a strap. It is adjustable, I used it last year and will use it this year