i like slate or glass calls..i have a knight and hale ol yeller and love it..its not hard to sound like a turkey either...push buttons are the easiest but i dont like them myself...dont call alot when you hear a bird off the roost..after he hits the ground call just enough to let him know where you are and tell him every now and then...dont over call or he will definently be suspicious and probally not come in...like joea said..once he shuts up get the gun up and wait hes probally coming or you got busted....anything you need just post someone will help...welcome to the great addicting challenge of turkey hunting...its the greatest...the best thing for a new turkey hunter to do is go along with someone that knows the ropes and takes birds regualarly..if you cant do that watch them on videos and TV....best way to learn..also like someone said..get out there and listen to them in the spring...just dont educate them bu getting busted and dont call when you not hunting...you can use a crow call or one of the other various calls to locate them...they usally gobble back so you know where they are..good luck!