Most people I think use #4 or #6... They actually have a 4/6 combo (hard to find) but is awesome. Brand name calls I don't think make a difference - people do have preferences mind you, but for every brand there will be someone who says "it is the best". How you use which ever call/calls you decide is criticle. Practice, practice, practice - that is the best bet for calling. For tips on how to actually hunt birds, how they sound, how to dress em' etc... you can check out http://www.wanwtf.org/tips_n_tricks.htm.

One of the best advice on turkey hunting is find someone who knows what they are doing and tag along a bit. Most turkey hunters I've found are very open to taking someone new under their wing.

Oh... and one of the biggest that you'll hear everyone say - PATIENCE. You need to move slow, be alert, and be patient. The easterns here in WA may not even gobble at ya' - they kind of sneak in check out what is going on, and then go right into struttin'... but the merriams here, they'll gobble at you all day, but not always come to you - they expect their hens to come to them, so you end up running a big ol' circle to get in front and the same level or higher as them, callin' every so often, just to let em' know you are still there and try to trick them into thinking you are a willing hen, but you won't be the one running to the tom.

NEVER stalk a gobble or a hen - more than likely it will be another hunter, as a turkey will see you and be gone.

Ask questions... people here are very knowledgable, and very willing to share ideas, thoughts, and techniques that have worked for them. Good luck - and prepare for a spendy addiction.

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