Whether the hunter prefers a box call or a mouth call, or carries both, there are several ways to “talk turkey.”
Using Box Calls to Hunt Wild Turkeys
A box call is a rectangular, wooden box with a flat, paddle-shaped lid. The lid is attached so that it can be moved back and forth, scraping across the opening of the box. This causes the box to resonate and make turkey-like noises. The rhythm and variations of the calls are controlled by the movement of the paddle. The advantage of the box call is that many hunters find it easier to use than the mouth call. A disadvantage is the necessity to use the hands for operating the call, requiring more movement that could be detected by wary turkeys.