How To Hunt Turkeys - Calling

[@colin-me]

I watch a LOT of videos about calling turkey and this has to be one of the best I’ve ever seen thank you

[@monteperron2160]

Thank you so much. I am honored! Good fortune this spring!

[@moon699ik5]

Thank you ,Sir for helping these young turkey hunters out.

[@monteperron781]

Thank you, I really like doing it. The encouragement is appreciated.

[@Drewnashleigh]

Was pretty good with a mouth call before haven't hunted in 10 years just freshening up. Thanks for helping me drive the old lady crazy.

[@How2hunt]

I sometimes do the same to mine, but often do my practicing while I am driving. You are welcome and thanks for the comment.

[@keithwalker1780]

Great video showing a lot of different calls that can produce the same sound. Thanks for all the valuable information.

[@How2hunt]

This video was a joy to do! Thanks for the encouragement.

[@wolfman2342]

Your videos are one of the best ones out there I love the way you explain everything tones of knowledge and wisdom ...thanks for the generosity taking the time ...much respect

[@How2hunt]

Kind words and I greatly appreciate it. I hope your spring is amazing. Thank you!

[@431cruiser]

Thanks for the quick response and encouraging words. I located one this morning but had an old hen between us. I was trumping her calls and both began moving to me. Then, I heard multiple hens on far side of them. That was the end! I was in good position against some trees and looking down at the path between me and a creek that the birds would have had to take. Going back tomorrow to chase one we roosted this afternoon. I agree with you on the moving...run and gun. Waiting on them like deer is boring..especially after months of deer hunting. These today were on actively hunted adjacent property so couldn't do much. Looking forward to next videos! Thx for investing in your subscribers.

[@How2hunt]

+431cruiser As the season progresses those gobblers could become more vulnerable. That is also true as the day progresses. A gobbler with lots of hens will get lonelier later in the season and day because of the hen's nesting effort. Thanks again.

[@431cruiser]

Didn't notice age of vid, but great tips and encouragement. You seem like one who would be like hunting with one of my friends. I started turkey hunt late in life because I was already deer hunting a lot and needed to stay married. I have been so close so many times, or maybe I was just doing as you said and talking to the wrong ones as they would respond but never come to me. I can do all the calls you did, and pretty good even with mouth, but in ten years have not closed the deal. Maybe I need to find the right turkey at the right time of year and stop wasting time on the wrong ones. Thanks again for one of the most sincere vids I have seen. Feel like I just listened to a hunting buddy.

[@How2hunt]

+431cruiser I am flattered by your compliments. I enjoyed doing all my videos and really love hearing from folks about them. Stay after them birds and change things up to keep it interesting -- try some new land, or a different time of day, or a new strategy. If you are parking yourself in a spot like a deer hunt then move. I love to walk and call. Doing that has helped me find the "right" bird many times. I use multiple tacics throughout turkey season. When I know where they want to be I sit and wait while using decoys and some calling to get their attention. I also walk and call.when I have access to enough land. Normally that is not a problem because I hunt public land. Sometimes I use a canoe or a boat. Sometimes I go to a brand new spot just because I want a change of scenery. It all woks and makes it more fun. Do not get in a rut. You can go from zero to hero in seconds. Above all else make it fun and keep believing - you will succeed- believe me. I wish you the best. Thanks again! Monte

[@joshuabush9405]

Love your videos, got my first ever Wisconsin turkey hunt coming up in april!! research/recon being conducted now. Thanks for your help and support for all us sportsmen!

[@How2hunt]

+Joshua Bush Glad to help. In fact, I am considering doing an interactive hangout next month on a predictable basis to help individuals with the specifics of the scenarios they are experiencing in the field. Keep an eye out for a video announcement. Thank you so much for the encouragement. Get after em!

[@CateplaRazor]

Thanks so much for the video. It is especially helpful for those of us who never had anybody to show us these things! God bless!

[@How2hunt]

Thank you so much for taking the time to encourage me. Have a great spring!

[@Waterfowlingmachine1]

That's a great video. I've been turkey hunting since 2009 and I've gotten better every single year. Last year I missed one and I missed one from lifting my head off the gun from excitement so I feel like this year is my year to finally break the ice!

[@How2hunt]

I am pulling for you. Stay after em and it will happen. Turkey hunting is a lot of fun. In fact, I didn't kill one on my favorite hunt. There was just a lot of gobbling and strutting. Thanks for the comment and encouragement. Let me know when you get one please. Thanks again. Monte

[@yodady4]

Thank you so much ! this will be my first time ever doing turkey hunting!

[@How2hunt]

@yodady4 You are very welcome. I hope you have a great time getting after em! Thanks for the kind words.

[@guyonfire23]

The gobble is awesommmmme! Nice. Thanks!

[@How2hunt]

Cory, thank you so much for the kind words.

[@kennygriggs5752]

Thanks Monte for the videos. Started watching them last year before my first hunt. Chased a couple but never got close enough. Looking forward to my 2nd hunt starting this weekend!

[@How2hunt]

+Kenny Griggs Kenny, I don't how I missed this but I did not purposefully avoid responding to your comment before now. I hope you are having a successful turkey season. Thanks for commenting. Monte

[@How2hunt]

It is interesting to me that you would ask. Turkey vests were hot to me so I started looking for an alternative shortly after I started turkey hunting. I opted for a large fanny pack with lots of compartments. I wear it in the front and everything is right where I need it. At my waist where I can easily see and get what I need.I also use a special cushion that I made. It works great for sitting against a tree. Thanks for asking.

[@littletoze]

Heck of a video, thank's for taking the time to share. Going to try this out this weekend to see if I can get one of my kids into a turkey.

[@How2hunt]

Thank you, I genuinely enjoy doing them and love the feedback. Also, thanks for taking your kids to the woods. Get after em. Monte

[@littletoze]

Thank You, Sir!

[@SamFreedom]

I also want to say thanks and job well done. Couldn't find Woodhaven in stores but I'm sure I'll find it online. That tip alone will save me from wasting resources.

[@jamesvatter5729]

Very thorough explanations. Great video!

[@How2hunt]

Thank you so much. I hope it is an asset to you.

[@josephcope8792]

I ordered a woodhaven randomly a month ago and have been raving about it to anyone who will listen. It's a step ahead of the rest.

[@431cruiser]

Well, didn't mean to take over comment section, but following up on my comment yesterday about the one roosted last night. Had a good hunt this morning on the one we roosted late yesterday. Not successful in terms of killing, but exciting and educational just as every opportunity in the woods should be. He pitched down 40 yards in front of me and my partner, but behind brush. He spent 30 minutes moving from there to our left and finally into partial opening where we could see him strut and gobble. Too much brush and stray trees to get a shot. As he worked directly to our left, my buddy's side, he couldn't decide if he wanted to go to our decoys or walk past us. We weren't hidden well on that left end as he walked to ten and then nine o'clock position. During this time, he was getting within range and, as buddy and I each wanted the other to shoot, he caught us moving as the length of the blind ran out! It was a great hunt...all the adrenaline, the bird dance, longtime buddy and I both had a bead on him but wanted the other to shoot, and now we can hunt him again later. Win-win. In retrospect and in studying the hunt, we learned that had we picked a tree ten yards away, the lay of the land there would have put us slightly uphill and with a better vantage point. Of course, the gobbler probably would have pitched down somewhere else then!! But that is hunting. My first kill is on the horizon, unless a buddy is with me. In that case, I want him to take the shot.

[@How2hunt]

+431cruiser With the little bit of communication we have done I think I have figured that we have much in common when it comes to attitude. First of all, you had a great hunt that you sincerely appreciated even though you did not fill a tag. I have said many times that on my favorite turkey hunts the turkey did not die. That goes for numerous hunts, Also, you seem unselfish and that is apparent because you wanted your friend to get the bird. You are going to be a great turkey hunter. I love it because it is more sociable than deer hunting. You and your friend got to experience the same hunt together. That is one of the things that makes turkey hunting so special to me.You are right you have much to look forward to! Thanks for the comment. Monte

[@How2hunt]

Sam, you can find them by googling woodhaven custom calls, and u can order direct from them. I think the call is called "Toxic Orange", it used to be part of the Sadler Mcgraw series. Once again I do not make anything for referring - just want to help. The fact is they don't even know I have plugged their product., Thanks for the kind words. Have a super spring!

[@lanceberwald9217]

Great video. Very helpful for this first time turkey hunter.

[@How2hunt]

Thanks Lance, that is my intent. Have a great spring. Feel free to reach out to me via youtube message if I can help more. Thanks again. Get after em! Monte

[@coonhunter411]

Thanks for making a very helpful video! This is my third year turkey hunting and im still waiting for my first gobbler. But i just order the Woodhaven toxic orange today I've been looking for a new mouth call. Thanks again!

[@How2hunt]

coonhunter411 Thanks for the kind words. Keep after em and you will get your bird. I am pulling for you. Thanks again. Monte

[@randybusse1206]

I trally like the way you present yourself as you teach. My question is how do you get past the gagging part with a mouth call. Thanks

[@monteperron781]

Randy, I am not a good person to answer that because I have never had that problem. If I was in that situation I would probably try a smaller framed call - Primos has some you could try. I wish I could be more help. BTW, thanks for the kind words. Get after em. Monte

[@larrylutes6533]

Thanks for great lessons.....1st season in life gathering all info.

[@How2hunt]

I am honored that you are watching this video. You are doing the preparation, so expect to have a great spring and you will. Get after 'em!

[@hermit6208]

Wow. 55 year old grouse hunter. Now that we have turkeys in New England again, I thought I'd wander out this spring. I've been listening to turkeys that guys have recorded, and your calls sound perfect. The slate looks more flexible, capable of more variety. Should I start there? Thanks.

[@How2hunt]

That would be a great place to start. Keep trying the others while you are making the slate work and you will get there. Thanks

[@beauv7302]

Hey Monty great job. Some good information to learn by. Who makes the little wooden push/pull call your using in the video? Thanks

[@How2hunt]

Beau, I am so sorry that i have not responded before now. I saw this right after you put it up, but was busy and got distracted. Please forgive, I have owned that call for over fifteen years the only writing I can find on it "Dueling Gobblers." Hope this is not toolate and it helps. Thanks for the comment.

[@beauv7302]

No worries all and I appreciate the response. Thanks

[@How2hunt]

beau vige Thanks,man!

[@willclark109]

Sounds great I'll have to look into this call!

[@poxpox2917]

Thanks so much can't wait to try the fighting one tomorrow!!!

[@jeffakes453]

Great instruction, thanks

[@freedomhard2310]

Awesome gobble on a mouth call!

[@How2hunt]

Thank you

[@TheShearerMadness]

Thanks for the video. I can tell you why you put your hands over your mouth :) Same reason you do at a football stadium, and same reason cheerleaders use horns. It's an a way to better project sound! I won't get too deep into the science of the deal, but suffice it to say that you are creating a little trumpet with your hand.

[@timhill5939]

This fella may be my illegitimate brother. People are amazed when i use the fighting purr. Not alot of people use it apparently. I thoroughly agree with everything he said

[@Waterfowlingmachine1]

I will definitely do it! Thanks again!

[@How2hunt]

Looking forward to it.

[@cshomeister]

Just wondering, do you use a turkey vest? I couldn't tell in the video. I really don't care to use them and I am l;looking for an alternative . Do you have any suggestions?

[@mr.c2763]

Awesome video

[@robegerton2497]

I really enjoy your video's. This is my third season and first time trying the mouth call. By the way the Toxic Orange call is in the mail on the way, I should have it next week,THANKS. I have called a turkey in each season with a glass and box call but couldn't seal the deal and still hope to get my first turkey this year.

[@How2hunt]

Rob, thanks for the compliment. Whenever I hear from someone who is trying to get their first bird, like yourself, I want to help if I can. One thing I believe is that if you are persistent you will be successful. Learning how to use a mouth call will no doubt be helpful, but getting out there as often as possible and learning from experience will really empower you.A whole lot of turkey hunting is finding the right bird at the right time ( or wrong time for him). When I started out I spent entirely too much time on birds that would answer, but not come in. Sure, it was fun talking to him, but I wanted to put a tag on one. Nowadays, I find it more helpful to cover more ground and try to engage as many birds as possible. I will make exception when I am pretty sure about where they may end up.In that case I can wait all day if needed. Please read the articles on this blog I believe they will help. how2hunt.com/turkey-hunting-secret/ Get after em! Monte

[@robegerton2497]

Thanks, I really appreciate any help. I am defiantly learning each year and I have four days off this season which is only a week long. I will be out all day long on my days off. The other days, I will be able to make the evening hunt. More of a deer hunter, I too have a buddy that got me into the Turkey world. Just a week ago, I finally got some sound out my mouth call and now I got the yelps, clucks and cutting down but the purrs, it’s going to take a bit but I have about four weeks to get that down. How many years did it take you to call like that?

[@How2hunt]

Thanks again. It took me almost ten years to learn how to purr. Keep trying - you will get it.

[@How2hunt]

@ VBC -Thanks. The encouragement is appreciated.

[@evansmanythoughts]

Gobble sounded good on that mouth call

[@How2hunt]

Evan Roberts Thank you, a friend taught me how to do that. Appreciate the compliment. Monte

[@birdman6241995]

Amazing good talent. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@How2hunt]

+Armand Christian Thank you for the compliment and taking the time. Monte

[@birdman6241995]

I really appreciate your taking the time to help me out :) God bless

[@How2hunt]

+Armand Christian I love doing it. Thanks again!

[@cshomeister]

Do You hunt turkey in the fall? any chance of a video on the subject?

[@How2hunt]

@cshomeister-I have limited experience with fall turkeys because we do not have a fall season in my state. I have hunted in a neighboring state and had some success. Every video I do is based on personal experience and I will continue to do them that way. Because of that I probably will not do a fall turkey vid. I am currently producing a deer video that will enable a hunter to walk onto new ground and confidently pick a stand that is likely to produce results. Thanks for the interest.

[@wildbill1]

Great video thanks for posting. Need to work on my purrs

[@How2hunt]

I killed a bunch of turkeys before I learned how to purr. In fact, I still don't think I have mastered it. You will get there. Thanks for the kind words. Get after em!

[@littletoze]

Monte, what are your favorite calls?

[@monteperron781]

I like the ghost cut calls the best.

[@littletoze]

@@monteperron781 Thanks Monte! Not sure I can learn how to use a diaphragm call…the roof of my mouth is super narrow. I just about have to fold a call in half to get it in there.

[@30ccstevens]

what is that square slate call you are using. i like the sound it makes

[@How2hunt]

That is a call I made. I just routed out a piece of wood, put a hole big enough to put my finger in one end, laid a piece of slate on it and secured with a big o ring. Thanks for the comment.

[@30ccstevens]

How2Hunt awesome...i may try and make me one....i love the soft sweet purr it makes

[@How2hunt]

C Stevens Contact me if you need coaching.

[@jcmoye1]

Thanks Bother God Bless!

[@CloudtheGal]

Great video!

[@How2hunt]

Thanks, Bailey. I love doing them!

[@TheIceman101]

Good stuff.

[@How2hunt]

+The Ice man Thank you for the encouragement!

[@allenbinion1575]

Whats the name of this call again? I'm a beginner, and I use a Primos mouth call, BUT I cant get a high pitch at all. Not sure if its me..or the call.

[@How2hunt]

The mouth call is a Woodhaven Toxic Orange. I like cane creek calls 'Lost Poult" every bit as good. Having the right call will certainly help, at least that has been my experience. Thanks again!

[@mauriciosalgueiro6291]

thank you Outdoor fathers, I watched this video in the campground at 4:30 am. I did everything you told me to do, and I killed a gorgeous Osceola wild turkey south Florida public land.

[@How2hunt]

That is awesome news! Thank you so much for sharing your success. I am genuinely happy for you. I killed a couple Osceolas on Green Swamp West in the year 2000. It was a lot of fun. Congrats! Stay after em! Monte

[@wadeswaner7060]

Freaking legend!

[@marypoppins9596]

Well turkey season opens for me tommorow so I'm watching this so I'll remember how to do it but on my first ever turkey hunt I called in a big gobbler with just a box call and shot him dead

[@How2hunt]

+Mary Poppins Sounds like you had a great start. I hope tomorrow also goes well for you. Thanks for the feedback. Monte