Listen and Learn
Practice the right way! Listen to these recordings of real wild turkeys as you practice your calling. Listen closely to the cadence, or rhythm, as well as the tones of these turkeys’ calls.
Sounds provided by Denny Gulvas of Gulvas Wildlife Adventures.
Cluck |
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| The cluck consists of one or more short, staccato notes. The plain cluck often includes two or three single note clucks.
It’s generally used by one bird to get the attention of another and a good call to reassure an approaching gobbler that a hen is waiting for him. This is a great call while trying to encourage gobbler to come into range if he starts to hang up. It can also be used while birds are still on the roost to subtly let a gobbler know you are there. |
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Purr |
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| Purring is a soft, rolling call turkeys make when content.
It is a low vocal communication designed to keep the turkeys in touch and often is made by feeding birds. This is not a loud call, but is good for reassuring turkeys as they get close to your position. |
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Listen to the rest and improve your hunts….