--- title: "Turkey Calling: Why Position Matters as Much as Call" description: Turkey calling is far more than how to call turkeys with a mouth call or using yelps and clucks. 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This video demonstrates epic strutting footage on how to hunt hardwood toms. In the turkey hunting video, you will see why position matters as much as the hen sounds you make. ## Turkey Calling, Being A Craftsman Turkey hunters that take the sport to the next level are those who know when and why they are calling. Seasoned turkey hunters do not call at random. Even when cold calling, turkey hunters who kill birds consistently have methodology as to when they try and strike a bird. This turkey hunting video is about using the terrain to maximize calling to be more effective. 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