Turkey Hunting by Subspecies
At TurkeyAndElk.com, we understand that each turkey subspecies has unique vocalizations and behaviors. Our region-specific calling approach gives you the edge in the field with scientifically tuned calls for your exact hunting location.
Turkey Subspecies Guide
Eastern Wild Turkey
Range: Eastern United States
Call Characteristics: Raspy, aggressive yelps
Product Line: Eastern Timber Series
The Eastern wild turkey is the most widely distributed and heavily hunted subspecies. Their calls are characterized by raspy, aggressive yelps that require specialized call designs to reproduce accurately.
Osceola (Florida) Turkey
Range: Florida peninsula
Call Characteristics: Higher pitched, choppy yelps
Product Line: Florida Swamp Series
The Osceola turkey’s unique habitat in the Florida swamps has led to distinctive vocalizations. Our Florida Swamp Series produces the higher pitched, choppier yelps that are characteristic of this challenging subspecies.
Rio Grande Turkey
Range: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, etc.
Call Characteristics: Melodic, consistent cadence
Product Line: Western Plains Series
Rio Grande turkeys are known for their adaptability and distinctive vocalizations. Our Western Plains Series reproduces their melodic, consistent cadence perfectly for more successful hunts in their range.
Merriam’s Turkey
Range: Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, etc.
Call Characteristics: Clear, resonant calls
Product Line: Rocky Mountain Series
Merriam’s turkeys inhabit the high country of the Rocky Mountains. Their clear, resonant calls carry through mountain terrain, and our Rocky Mountain Series is specifically designed to match these acoustic properties.
Gould’s Turkey
Range: Arizona, New Mexico, Mexico
Call Characteristics: Distinctive gobble pattern
Product Line: Desert Mountain Series
The Gould’s turkey of the desert Southwest has adapted to arid conditions with unique vocalizations. Our Desert Mountain Series captures their distinctive gobble pattern and yelp characteristics for the ultimate in regional specialization.
Regional Calling Techniques
Our calling techniques are customized to match the specific behaviors and habitat conditions of turkeys in different regions.
Northeast Strategies
Heavily pressured birds in dense hardwood forests require specialized calling approaches. Our techniques focus on subtle calling with strategic positioning.
Southeast Tactics
Swamp and pine plantation hunting demands unique approaches. Our calling sequences account for the acoustic properties of these environments.
Midwest Methods
Open agricultural areas interspersed with woodlots create unique hunting scenarios. Our techniques leverage these landscape features for more effective calling.
Rocky Mountain Approaches
High elevation hunting requires calls that carry across valleys and canyons. Our mountain calling techniques account for terrain, elevation, and weather patterns.
Turkey Call Product Lines
Our turkey calls are scientifically tuned to match the exact vocalizations of different subspecies in their native regions.
Region-specific Box Calls
Our box calls feature woods, dimensions, and paddle tensions specifically calibrated for regional turkey subspecies. Each call is tested against actual field recordings to ensure perfect tonal match.
Geographic Slate/Pot Calls
Striking surface materials, pot dimensions, and striker design all vary by region in our slate/pot call lineup. The acoustic properties are precisely matched to regional subspecies.
Subspecies-tuned Diaphragm Calls
Our diaphragm calls feature reed configurations, cuts, and tensions that produce the exact frequency ranges of different turkey subspecies. Available in multiple difficulty levels for all skill levels.
Regional Locator Calls
Owl, crow, and other locator calls optimized for specific regional hunting conditions. Designed to carry appropriately for the local terrain and generate the optimal shock gobble response.