
Game Calls
- In StockWOODHAVEN Blue Cutter by Billy Yargus Mouth Turkey Call (WH079)3-reed mouth call with specialized cutter cutCreates very clear front-end yelps dropping off with good raspy yelpsGreat overall call for yelping, cutting, cackles, and cluck'n purrs Grand ...$21.97
- In StockWOODHAVEN Ninja 3-Pack Mouth Turkey Call (WH091)Includes the Ninja Ghost, Ninja V, and Ninja Venom Turkey Calls3 reeds with a green reed over 2 clear latex reedsNinja Ghost - ghost cut, crisp yelps, clucks, and kee-keesNinja V - V-cut, cisp ...$39.08
- In StockWOODHAVEN Ninja Ghost Mouth Turkey Call (WH093)3-reed design with green reed over 2 clear latex reedsGhost cut in top reedClean break from high front end yelps into a throaty raspCrisp yelps, clucks, and kee-kees The WoodHaven Ninja Ghost is ...$21.97
- In StockWOODHAVEN Ninja Venom Mouth Turkey Call (WH095)3-reed design with green reed over 2 clear latex reedsUnique W-cut in top reedEasy transitions on yelp callsUnique sound on hard, crisp cutts and soft clucks, purrs, and whines The WoodHaven ...$21.97
- In StockWOODHAVEN Hyper Ninja Mouth Turkey Call (WH096)3-reed design with top green reed over two proph reedsCombines the features of a V-cut and combo cutEasy transition from the clear soft yelps to nasally, raspy yelpsAlso cranks out hard, crisp ...$21.97
- In StockWOODHAVEN Acrylic Striker (WH099)Hard 5/16" dowel strikerReaches high pitch, good yelps, and great clucksWorks with any call typeHand craftedDesigned to be well balanced The Woodhaven Acrylic Striker can produce excellent ...$19.84
- In StockWOODHAVEN Copperhead Mouth Turkey Call (WH100)3-reed callSnake tongue cutPerfect for hard cutting, crackles and raspy yelps WoodHaven's Copperhead diaphragm call is a 3 reed call that features one reed of orange, silky textured latex with a ...$21.97
- In StockWOODHAVEN Black Reactor by Scott Ellis Mouth Turkey Call (WH103)3-reed designUnique split cutMakes sweet sounding yelps easyRealistic turkey sound at any volume Designed by 3x Grand National Calling Champion, Scott Ellis, the Black Reactor is arguably Scott's ...$21.97
- In StockWOODHAVEN Mini Red Scorpion Mouth Turkey Call (WH122)2-reed callScopion cut allows for maximum diversityGreat all around call for yelping, cutting, kees, and clucks'n purrs WoodHaven's Mini Red Scorpion is made for youth, as well as adults ...$21.97
- In StockWOODHAVEN Ninja Hammer Mouth Turkey Call (WH136)3-reed callUnique Woodhaven cutAttractive raspy yelps and high-pitched kee kee runs with lots of backboneHelps hunters deliver soft clucks, purrs, and whines The WoodHaven Ninja Hammer is a 3 ...$21.97
- In StockWOODHAVEN Toxic Orange Mouth Turkey Call (WH197)2.5-reed callGhost cutEasy kee-kee runs and great hen soundsMade with premium tape and an adhesive lined locking frame WoodHaven's Toxic Orange makes for easier kee-kee sounds and quality hen ...$21.97
- In StockHAYDELS Double Reed Cajun Squeal Mallard Duck Call (DRS-88)Great call for finesse calling slightly higher pitchedProduces the squeal at the end of each note The HAYDELS Double Reed Cajun Squeal Mallard Duck Call (DRS-88) was used by Louisiana callers in ...$22.99
- In StockHAYDELS Goose Compensator Sand Hill Crane Call (CC07)Plastic construction for long-lasting useProduces juvenile and adult sandhill crane soundsEasy to use by gargling your throat as you blow Staying true to their Compensator line of calls Haydels ...$29.80
- In StockHAYDELS Duck Big Blue Wing Teal Call (BB10)The BB-10 "Big Blue" Teal Duck Call features a double mylar reed system for durability and realistic soundThis game call is designed for maximum volume to attract birds from long ...$17.99
- In StockHAYDELS Duck Big Barrelled Cutdown Mallard Call (BC10)Hybrid design combining Haydel's Big Barrelled and Cutdown calls for a unique soundAggressively tuned to handle a wide range of hunting situations with easeProduces realistic mallard hen ...6% off$20.99$22.36
- In StockPRIMOS Ol' Betsy Turkey Call (224)Easiest to useMost forgiving friction callMade from the finest Pennsylvania SlateSlate is the easiest surface to use and produces the purest turkey soundsPerfect finishing call with its soft ...$25.45
- In StockHAYDELS Small Game Pheasant Call (P90)Simulates natural pheasant calls to effectively attract and locate birds in the fieldProduces a realistic greeting call to encourage nearby pheasants to respond and reveal their locationFeatures ...$18.99
- In StockHAYDELS PS-92 Pig Squealer Call (PS-92)The PS-92 Pig Squealer Call is designed to mimic the distress squeals of a feral hog, effectively attracting othersProduces grunts with natural inflection to enhance its realism and effectiveness ...$23.99
- In StockHAYDELS Compensator Woodduck Duck Call (CW-03)Accurately replicates every squeal and whine a wood duck makes, making it highly effective for huntingInnovative compensator design eliminates the need for hand manipulation, allowing for ...$19.99
- In StockBUGLING BULL Select "A" Bull Calling System Elk Call (114)The Tone Selector – Simply dial the bull sounds desired; small, medium, or large with true back pressureExpandable outside tube – Overall length of tube when expanded is 23" and collapses to ...$49.95
Hunting always takes a lot of patience to achieve success. But you can accelerate the hunting experience using various gear available in a broad variety today. Among other things, such gear includes hunting calls. With their help, you’ll be able to lure animals to come within shooting distance and not care so much about noises you would be making to get near an animal.
Hunting Game Calls
You need to imitate different calls depending on the species and season. There are four types of calls: mating, aggression, distress, and position calls. You should be mindful of all aspects of animal behavior to use calls correctly and effectively. Otherwise, you’ll be stuck with nothing to hunt.
To start, let’s mention that all game calls are classified into hand-held and electronic ones.
Hand-heldanimal calls are affordable and extremely portable as most of them will fit into your pocket. Yet, to make the most of them, you should master several techniques. Hand-held calls are made of wood or plastics. The sound of a wooden call is mellower than of a plastic one, but the latter carries sound a bit further. Compared to wooden ones, plastic game calls require far less care.
If you haven't mastered any techniques yet and want to have a broad variety of calls right at hand, electronic hunting calls are for you. Of course, they are expensive, a bit less portable, and require battery power (of which you can run out unexpectedly), but you can connect to it and play sounds from a distance. Electronic calls are the best choice for a novice hunter.
If hand-held game calls are what you’re looking for, you’ve paid attention to the versatility of designs and types. Let's dwell on each of them in more detail.
Mouth calls
Mouth calls look like a semicircle with a membrane embedded between two sides on one exposed edge. Mouth calls can have one, two, or three reeds. The more reeds, the more effort you need to make sounds. They also come with different reed cuts: each cut type is disposed to certain sounds.
Mouth calls require proficiency to use them, so inexperienced hunters will probably face some challenges. But, once you’ve mastered it, you’ll be able to produce tons of calls. Usually, you’ll come across turkey mouth calls, but some hunters got the knack of using them as elk calls and even as predator calls (imitating calls of a dying rabbit, for instance).
Open and closed reed calls
The difference between these two types is pretty clear from their names: open reed calls have their reed exposed, and the reed of closed ones is located inside the barrel. With open reed calls, you’ll be able to produce a wider range of sounds using your lips, teeth, and fingers. That’s why they are more difficult to master. Closed reed calls, on the other hand, sound louder.
Open reed calls are good for making a vast range of sounds, from elk and deer calls to predator calls. Goose and duck calls often use a closed reed design. With closed reed calls, you can also produce buck grunts and doe bleats.
Friction calls
These are used for turkey hunting. The most popular designs are box calls, push-button calls, and pot calls. Friction calls are easy to use, so many beginners start with them.
On GritrSports.com, we carry plenty of various game calls of such well-known brands as Echo, Primos, Haydels, and many others, so you’ll surely find your best game call here.