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Frequently Asked Questions
Turkey Calls
What type of turkey call is best for beginners?
For beginners, friction calls are often easier to learn and highly effective. Box calls and pot calls with a slate surface will be the most user friendly.
What’s the difference between crystal, slate, and aluminum calls?
Each surface produces different tones. Crystal is loud and sharp, slate is forgiving, and aluminum cuts well in wind or on pressured birds.
Are WoodHaven turkey calls handmade?
Yes. WoodHaven calls are hand-built and tuned in the USA to ensure consistent sound quality.
Do different regions require different turkey calls?
Turkey vocalizations are similar nationwide, but terrain, pressure, and season timing may influence which call style works best. Every turkey reacts uniquely to vocalizations nationwide.
What type of turkey call is best for beginners?
For beginners, friction calls are often easier to learn and highly effective. Box calls and pot calls with a slate surface will be the most user friendly.
Deer Calls
When should I use a grunt call during the season?
Grunt calls are effective throughout the season but are especially effective during pre-rut and rut phases.
Can deer calls educate deer if overused?
Yes. Overcalling can make deer cautious. Use calls sparingly and with purpose.
Are WoodHaven deer calls weather resistant?
Yes. They are designed to perform in cold, wet, and variable conditions.
Will deer calls work outside the rut?
Yes, but effectiveness is generally lower outside peak breeding periods.
Locators
What is a locator call used for?
Locator calls are used to trigger a shock gobble from a turkey so hunters can identify a gobbler’s location without using hen sounds.
Which locator call should I use?
Owl hooters are most effective early morning and late evening. Hawk and crow calls work well mid-day.
Will locator calls spook turkeys?
When used correctly, locator calls typically do not alarm turkeys. Avoid excessive or overly loud calling.
Do locator calls work in windy conditions?
Yes, especially higher-pitched calls like crow or hawk calls that cut through wind.
