The Only 3 Turkey Calls A Turkey Hunter Needs

Mastering the language of the wild turkey is the difference between a long day in the woods and a heavy vest. In this video, we break down the critical nature of turkey calling and why you don't need to be a world-champion caller to punch your tag.

While wild turkeys utilize a massive vocabulary of vocalizations, most successful turkey hunters rely on just three primary calls to achieve repeated success in the spring woods.

The Three Must-Know Turkey Calls

To become a proficient spring turkey hunter, you must master these three foundational sounds:

The Yelp: This is the most basic and vital communication. It’s the "I’m here, where are you?" of the turkey world. Whether you're using a mouth call (diaphragm) or a friction call, a consistent yelp is your primary tool for striking a gobbler.

The Cluck: Short, crisp, and confident. The cluck is used to signal contentment. It’s the perfect "finishing" call when a tom is closing the distance and needs that final bit of reassurance to step into range.

The Cutt: a wild turkey hen's equivalent to a gobble.

Even if you master the yelp, cluck, and cut, there is a tactical element that many hunters overlook. In this episode, we reference a crucial lesson from Jason Cruise of Mossberg, who highlights a "fourth call" that most hunters never carry in their vest. 

Optimize Your Turkey Hunting Strategy

Whether you prefer box calls, pot-and-peg (slate) calls, or diaphragm mouth calls, understanding the "why" behind the "what" is the key to turkey hunting success. We’ll show you how to read a bird's body language and match your cadence to his energy.

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