The 5 Best Turkey Calls for Beginners

Are you new to the sport of turkey hunting and looking for the best turkey call for beginners? If so, then you've found the right place! At first glance, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which turkey call is not only the best but also which one is the easiest to use. When turkey hunting, you will be faced with a lot of different scenarios; having a reliable, easy-to-use turkey call to use in each of those situations will go a long way towards making your next hunt a successful one. There are a lot of different types of calls that can be used by hunters of all skill levels, but we are going to focus on the ones that are best for new turkey hunters.

At MidwayUSA, we have several different types of turkey calls for sale. Some of the most popular types are slate calls, box calls, diaphragm calls, and push button calls. We've listed each of them below and a few reasons why they might be the right one for you.

Types of Turkey Calls

  • Slate Calls

Slate calls and Pot calls consist of a pot and a striker. The pot is a circle that is often made from wood or plastic and has a flat piece on top that is either slate, glass, or aluminum, depending on which type you prefer. The striker is the same size and shape as a pen or pencil, and it can also be made of wood or aluminum. The different materials for the striker and the surface of the call allow for a wide variety of rasp and pitch in your calling. You can find quality slate calls from trusted brands like Woodhaven and Zink

  • Box Calls

Box calls or "long box calls" are another great option for the beginning turkey hunter. This type of friction call requires you to slide the lid of the box across one of the two side pieces. As you slide the lid across the walls, focus on the rhythm and speed to create the sound of the turkey. Even though the box call is one of the best calls for beginners, it is also used a lot by many experienced hunters. It can make very loud calls, which is very helpful on those windy days.

  • Diaphragm Calls

Oftentimes referred to as a mouth call, the diaphragm call is generally one of the more difficult calls to master. However, once you have figured it out, it can produce more realistic turkey sounds than any other type of call. One of the other most important benefits of a mouth call is that you can use it without making any movement. This is particularly helpful when you've got turkeys that are very close.

  • Push Button Calls

Push/Pull turkey calls are another option that is great for beginners. As you'd expect from the name of the call, all that you need to do to operate it is push or sometimes pull a button or knob on the call. Push button calls work by pushing or pulling a knob back and forth, and the friction is what creates the sound. Don't let the simplicity of these calls fool you. With the correct rhythm and speed, you can make just as many turkey sounds with these types of calls as you can any of the others without risking making the wrong sounds.

Based on feedback from Customers just like you, here are the five best turkey calls for beginners.
1

Woodhaven Fusion Ceramic Turkey Call

Designed to help turkey hunters deliver a full range of turkey sounds in all weather conditions, the WoodHaven Fusion Ceramic Turkey Call sets the bar higher for pot calls. Fusing a ceramic calling surface with Woodhaven’s proven machined acrylic pot, this call gives turkey hunters a user-friendly surface with a unique sound. Producing true turkey sound in all weather conditions, the ceramic calling surface also gives callers extra “striker bite” to cut down on striker slippage when the weather is not cooperating. Comes with Woodhaven’s exclusive Rain Check striker, a design that combines a water-resistant tip and a sure-grip rubber-coated dowel for virtually waterproof calling. Also comes with Deluxe Striker for a variety of turkey sound. Includes conditioning kit and surface saver lid.

Features

  • High-performance turkey calling in all weather conditions
  • Proven machined acrylic pot
  • Ceramic calling surface
  • User-friendly surface
  • Rain Check striker
  • Also comes with Deluxe Striker for different sound
  • Includes conditioning kit and surface saver lid

 

About Woodhaven

At WoodHaven Custom Calls, we know hunting. All deer and turkey calls are designed to help you succeed every time you’re in the woods. Woodhaven offers the easiest-to-use, most realistic calls on the market. MidwayUSA offers WoodHaven’s most popular calls for both deer and turkey in several different styles, including diaphragm, slate, box, and locator like the Cherry Classic, Red Wasp, and Ninja. American-made products, quality craftsmanship, superior Customer service, and sharing God's creation with family and friends...it's the Woodhaven Way!

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2

Zink Wicked Series Cherry Crystal Turkey Call

The Zink Wicked Series Cherry Crystal Pot Turkey Call is the only custom pot call on the market constructed from impregnated wood. This process blends acrylic into the Brazilian cherry pan to pack incredible sound quality inside a completely weatherproof design that won't warp or swell. Flip the call over to benefit from the built-in sweet spot a second calling surface designed specifically for super soft, close-range calls. Also on the back, the integrated striker conditioner simplifies fine-tuning your striker in the field. The no-slip grip rounds out the features for a dependable hold with or without gloves.

Features

  • Weatherproof design won't warp or swell
  • "Sweet spot" calling surface for soft, close-range calling
  • Hand-built and hand-tuned with built-in striker conditioner
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3

HS Strut Drury Outdoors Signature Aluminum Pot Turkey Call

The H.S. Strut Drury Outdoors Signature Aluminum Pot Turkey Call emits turkey vocals that will result in many a Toms final roost. Once he gets an ear full of the most realistic cutting and yelping, it will be game over! Constructed of sycamore, a common roost tree, combined with a select grade of anodized aluminum, the Final Roost will emit those high frequency locating calls as well as those close-in clucks and purrs. Combined with a custom Dymalux striker and approved by the Drury’s, this call will be the new standard.

Features

  • Native Sycamore Pot
  • CNC Machined
  • Anodized Select Aluminum
  • Custom Dymalux Striker
  • DOD Approved
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4

Lynch World Champion Turkey Box Call

The World Champion Box Turkey Call has been a favorite for more than 80 years. Serious turkey hunters have long reached for the World Champion when other calls just won't produce. This call features select straight-grain mahogany construction with a centered pivoting Walnut lid. The unique two-sided construction realistically produces the sounds of a hen on one side and the sounds of a gobbler on the other.

Features

  • Beautiful Straight-Grained Mahogany
  • Centered Pivoting Walnut Lid
  • Unique Two-Sided Construction Produces Sounds of a Hen and Gobbler on their Respective Sides

What Customers Are Saying

Definitely recommend!

I had this same box call for almost 20 or more years...always scored a nice bird.. I recently fell and broke my favorite turkey call, got a new one and as usual at fly down made my first call and about 75 yards away my bird slammed back a gobble. He found his way to me in 10 minutes. A great box call for a beginner or a seasoned veteran. You will not be disappointed. .guaranteed.
- Frank Saracino, 6/2/2017 Shop Now
5

Woodhaven Cherry Classic Crystal Turkey Call

The Cherry Classic Crystal Turkey Call from Woodhaven is the most versatile call in the Cherry Classic series. The call has a range from the highest vocalizations down to the very raspy. With this call you will have the ability to call in the biggest gobblers for years to come. Included with the call are 2 strikers, a surface conditioning kit, and a Surface Saver Lid.

Features

  • Versatile call
  • Great vocalization range
  • 2 strikers included
  • Surface conditioning kit and Surface Saver lid included



What Customers Are Saying

Great call

I have multiple pot calls and this one easily stands out as the best. Its loud, its raspy, and it pulls the birds in
- Jackson, 2/16/2019

About Woodhaven

At WoodHaven Custom Calls, we know hunting. All deer and turkey calls are designed to help you succeed every time you’re in the woods. Woodhaven offers the easiest-to-use, most realistic calls on the market. MidwayUSA offers WoodHaven’s most popular calls for both deer and turkey in several different styles, including diaphragm, slate, box, and locator like the Cherry Classic, Red Wasp, and Ninja. American-made products, quality craftsmanship, superior Customer service, and sharing God's creation with family and friends...it's the Woodhaven Way!

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