Today was opening day in VA for turkey. Kind of strange to have an opening day on Monday, but it does eliminate some of the crowds. Anyway, I bought a box call last night and I was attempting to use it. I don't know if I can tell the difference between a cluck and a yelp and I'm just wondering if there is any place on the internet that will give me some audio guidance so that I can try to emulate the calls CORRECTLY. I didn't see or hear a single turkey today, but I did manage to get 2 gray squirrels. The whole time I was using the call I was thinking to myself, "This sounds like the tree birds more than a turkey, I think!"

I know I should have prepared more than a day in advance, but for some reason I just had the urge to give turkey hunting a full fledged and dedicated try. There are lots of acorns and I know the area is right. I had full camo, except for the 12 gauge and my boots and hat. I positioned myself with my back to a tree sitting down. If any of that matters. Any guidance would be appreciated and thanks.

MarinePride

www.nwtf.org has audio clips of turkey sounds. Should help give you an idea of what the sounds should be.

Good website Totemkopf. My yelps and clucks don't sound like that at all. I'm now thinking that calling improrperly is worse than not calling at all. I guess I should get a tape or and really learn the sequences of the calls and how often to do it. From what I've been able to find out so far, turkey calling is an art in itself and can turn into a very time consuming hobby. I've even heard of people having calling contests to see who sounds the most authentic.

I just want to be able to go into the woods and get them into shotgun range, no more and no less.

I also bring some box chalk with me, if the call gets damp a little chalk can bring it back a bit.

where do you hunt Marine? I am in Roanoke and have hunted Botetourt for years.

Turkey's are not as vocal in the fall. Don't give up on turkey hunting if you don't do so good this fall season. Try it in the spring, and don't be affraid to use your calls. The worst call that I have ever heard was from a live hen. At first I thought someone was tresspassing on the farm. I just kicked back and watched her. She actually called in the biggest Tom I ever shot.

This spring, if you get a tom fired up, you will hear some awsome vocals. You will be hooked for life. It is very addicting. Good luck and good hunting.