--- title: The Only 3 Turkey Calls A Turkey Hunter Needs description: Master turkey hunting woodsmanship with Mossberg Masters Series. 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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. Don't forget to like this video and subscribe to our [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@MossbergCorp) channel for more turkey hunting tips, gear reviews, and expert tactics to help you master the woods this season!   Gear up for turkey hunting: [Shop now](https://www.mossberg.com/promos/gear-up-for-turkey-hunting.html). 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