The Mossberg Journal

How Your Turkey Calls Really Sound at 25 to 100 Yards

Written by Just Hunt Club | May 16, 2025 3:49:26 PM

Ever wonder how your turkey calls actually sound to a gobbler in the woods? 

In this video, we take a practical look at how pot calls and mouth calls sound at 25, 50, 75, and 100 yards—because let’s face it, what you hear up close isn’t what that longbeard hears downrange.

 

We're set up deep in the Appalachian mountains running a simple distance test that anyone can recreate at home or in the field. Whether you're a beginner trying to learn how to use a turkey call or an experienced hunter dialing in your sound, this is an eye-opening look at the realistic sound projection of turkey calls.

  •  See how call volume, direction, and terrain affect sound at different distances
  •  Learn why your call sounds good to you but might fall flat to a bird
  •  Great for anyone practicing for spring turkey season

Try this tip yourself: Record your calls from different distances and see what the birds are actually hearing!

ICYMI, Here's our recent Turkey Gear Dump video, featuring Country songwriter Jasper Charles as he recalls the gear he brought with as a new turkey hunter.