when and how many calls to do

overundergun · 05-02-2008, 11:59 AM

Hi there ! I am new to turkey hunting and will be using a diaphram call. They are sounding great after a lot of practice. But now how much should I call? Is there such a thing as overcalling. Turkey's are fairly new to my area but we have seen a few here and there. I will be hunting private land that as never been hunted for turkey before. So should I use my calling frequently or not

. Thanks for the help and info

Heritage Hunters · 05-02-2008, 12:17 PM

Is there such a thing as overcalling

YES!

A lot of the when and how of calling comes with experience. Different situations as well as different turkeys can dictate various call tactics. If they're hot to trot and the time is right, most any call (even done poorly) will bring them in. If they're feeling fickle or have hens or have been shot at or whatever......that can make things more complicated. Then there are those times when nothing works.

I'm sure there are those on here that can address certain calling situations better than I but for example, If you call too much when they're hammering on the roost, most likely they'll wait and see if you'll come to them. If you get them going and you know that they flew down, soft clucks and purrs every now and then could make all the difference.

**The Kid** · 05-02-2008, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by overundergun

Hi there ! I am new to turkey hunting and will be using a diaphram call. They are sounding great after a lot of practice. But now how much should I call? Is there such a thing as overcalling. Turkey's are fairly new to my area but we have seen a few here and there. I will be hunting private land that as never been hunted for turkey before. So should I use my calling frequently or not

. Thanks for the help and info

yes over calling happens all the time,, being out in the woods is where your going to learn all about turkey hunting!! Watch hens very closely and mimic them,,, There is a Helpful video in the photo and video formum that will help you out,, good luck, to be a good turkey hunter it takes time and patience, heck i go out everytime and learn me a thing or 2 everytime i step in the woods..

**ccwhitey** · 05-02-2008, 12:33 PM

First of all welcome to the forums, and its hard to tell anyone when they should call and how much because every situation is different. A general rule of thumb for my area is call aggressive early in the season, and then lay of since most birds have been called to. I have however called really aggressive to birds later in the season and have been able to harvest them. My best advice is go out there and just have fun and learn from experience

**The Kid** · 05-02-2008, 12:35 PM

I'm sure there are those on here that can address certain calling situations better than I but for example, If you call too much when they're hammering on the roost, most likely they'll wait and see if you'll come to them. If you get them going and you know that they flew down, soft clucks and purrs every now and then could make all the difference.
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very good advice, I always tell my cousin "You have to play a little hard to get every now and then" once they gobble to you calling when there on the roost they know your there, shut up and they'll think you left, and if they don't have hens with them your GOLDEN!

overundergun · 05-02-2008, 07:34 PM

Thank you very much for your advice. The birds here shouldn't b too hard to get I suppose. As no turkey hunting as ever been done there. Plus my hunting area is neighboring a provincial park/reserve and no hunting is permited there. I'll keep you posted since tommorow I'll be trying it out. Can't wait and see. Again thanks for the advice.