
Game Calls
- Out Of 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 ...$14.99
- Out Of 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 ...$11.99
- Out Of 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 ...$14.99
- Out Of StockWOODHAVEN Mike's Striker (WH195)1/4" dowel strikerEasy to useGives a lot of controlGreat for all turkey talk The WOODHAVEN Mike's Striker is easy to use and gives a lot of control when calling in the big Toms. Produces ...$11.99
- Out Of 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 ...$11.99
- Out Of StockWOODHAVEN Raspy Red Reactor Mouth Turkey Call (WH198)3-reed callCompletely unique cut delivers tremendous calling versatilitySmooth soft calls and nasty cutts and cackles from one mouth call WoodHaven's Raspy Red Reactor is a 3 reed call with a ...$11.99
- Out Of StockWOODHAVEN Conditioning Stone (WH201)Conditioning tool for glass- or crystal-topped pot callsKeeps calling surfaces in top operating condition for optimum soundPairs small conditioning stone with wooden handle for easy controlMade in ...$11.99
- Out Of StockHAYDELS Diver Duck Call (DC-14)Specifically designed for diver ducksCreates the 'Brrrrr' soundProduces the communication call used by Redheads, Bluebills, Scaup, Canvasbacks, and other diversRemovable plug in the ...$30.99
- Out Of StockHAYDELS Goose Compensator Speck Call (CS-03)The CS-03 Compensator Speck Goose Call boasts an innovative design that eliminates guesswork with hand positioningSpecially designed baffle allows effortless blowing straight through the callThis ...$26.99
- Out Of StockHAYDELS Javelina Call (J-89)Effective hunting callGreat for aggressive animalsTested in South Texas fields The HAYDELS Javelina Call (J-89) was developed with the assistance of Judd Cooney and Wildlife Biologist Larry ...$11.96
- Out Of StockPRIMOS DU Special Edition Yo' Sista Call (859)Mint Polycarbonate, Arkansas style single-reedPolished BandFeatures a small sounding port designed for subtle callingPerfect for call-shy ducks and hunting timber or marshy conditions$20.46
- Out Of StockPRIMOS Imaka Da Bullcrazy Elk Call (PS935)Normal or Close In CallingManipulatable to sound like multiple cow elkU.S. Patent No. 5,910,039 The IMAKA DA BULLCRAZY comes with an orange mouthpiece for normal or close in calling. Features: ...$11.64
- Out Of StockHAYDELS Blue Wing and Cinnamon Teal Call (BT-85)Produces the screechy quacks of tealsReed system offers lifelike soundGreat for flight days or when hunting smaller water off the main river The HAYDELS Blue Wing and Cinnamon Teal Call (BT-85) ...$12.76
- Out Of 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 ...$29.99
- Out Of StockHAYDELS Non-Typical Deer Grunt Call (NT-02)Creates realistic-sounding deer grunts and inflectionsRubberized for long-lasting useLightweight construction Will not freeze up! The HAYDELS Non-Typical Deer Grunt Call (NT-02) is even more ...28% off$12.68$17.56
- Out Of StockHAYDELS Magnum Pintail/Mallard Drake Call (MP-90)Effective, easy-to-master callProduces a deadly drake mallard soundWorks equally well on pintail and widgeon The HAYDELS Magnum Pintail/Mallard Drake Call (MP-90) is super loud for Pintail, ...$7.56
- Out Of StockHAYDELS Small Game Dove Call (D90)Small Game Dove CallProduces the cooing sound to locate and call mourning doves The HAYDELS Small Game Dove Call (D90) produces the cooing sound to locate and call Mourning Doves.$14.99
- Out Of StockHAYDELS Duck Gadwall Call (GW01)Produces the "tat-tat" sound of the drakes as well as the nasally quacks of hensGray Color With the increase in the population of gadwalls over recent years many hunters have come to rely on ...$13.09
- Out Of 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 ...$15.95
- Out Of StockPRIMOS Coon Squaller Game Call (310)Reproduces the high-pitched squall of a raccoonAttracts both raccoons and predatorsExcellent for locating Reproduces the high-pitched squall of a raccoon. Attracts both raccoons and predators. ...$10.79
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.