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boneaddict:
Just like duck calls...whichever one you are the most comfortable with.  Box calls are probably the most fool proof.  Only thing I don't like about them is your hands are busy when you want to shoot, or the bird is staring you down.  Not a big deal if you have a partner.  I usually use a diaphram, but those take some practice.  I think they give the most authentic sound and are hands free, but you also have the best chance of screwing up.  I've never used a slate call.  Crow calls are fine, or a woodpecker call or owl, or even one of your duck calls.  Any sound that is abnormal, sharp and sudden.  I think thats one advantage of the crow call over a hooter.  Its all going to come down to personal choice.  Give each a try and just like ducks, the more you practice the better you get.  Don't get discouraged right at first.  Birds become call shy, or just beligerant, especially if they are already hooked to a hen.  There will be at ime here pretty soon when many of the hens are bred and won't want anything to do with the toms, so they go to searching and become more willing to sacrifice their pretty little heads.

LOVEMYLABXS:
  There will be at ime here pretty soon when many of the hens are bred and won't want anything to do with the toms, so they go to searching and become more willing to sacrifice their pretty little heads.[/quote]

As bone says once the hens start setting then those toms get real lonesome and will respond a heck of a lot better.  As with duck/goose hunting you can get real lucky right off the bat but most of the time you just need to put in your time in the woods. Listen when you're in the woods unlike what you see sometimes on TV hens call quietly but it's pretty amzing how far it cares. Just like ducks/geese don't over do right off the bat. Good luck.

Mike

Machias:
I love a good slate call, but I carry several and once you go turkey hunting trust me you'll have several as well.  Everything bone said is right on the money.  One thing with your slate that a lot of beginners do is picking up your stiker at the end of a yelp or cluck, don't  keep the striker on the slate surface all the way through the call.  Best bet is find someone to take you the first time or two.  I usually take someone new every year and they always say they learned more in a day or two of hunting then they had the past two years.  Not that I'm some great turkey hunter, but listneing to the calls and discussing strategy is very helpful in the beginning.  One thing, right about the time you think you hve these guys figured out they make you look silly :)  I started hunting turkeys in Missouri in 1977 and cannot wait for spring to roll around every year.  If you'd like to try and hook up for a hunt, I'd be more than happy to take you out.

FrozenWaterfowl:
Thanks GocougsHunter. It's my first time out for Turkey as well, the map on the website you posted should be very helpful. Much appreciated.

coot man:
Machias, I will have to check the calander and possibly get in touch with you.  I would love to go with someone who knows a few things about turkey hunting.  Even if we sat out on the front porch and learn some calling techniques that would be awsome.  In all reality though I'm not sure its going to happen this season.  I am scheduled to go on a guided spring bear hunt here in Washington this month and I'm building a garage as well (honey do list).  If I can get some free time maybe I could contact you and see if we could arrange something if that is ok with you.

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