Using bird calls so that vocalizations of wild turkey can be imitated are famously used by hunters when they are hunting for wild turkeys. Sounds such as clucks, gobbles, purrs, cackles and yelps are sounds that are mimicked by these turkey calls. The tube call is one style of turkey calls. Knowing how to use a tube bird call can aid one in mimicking almost all sounds that a turkey can produce.

Tube call for turkey hunting is somewhat unpopular for turkey hunters. It is quite complicated to use and is hard to search and buy in the market. Some thinks that because of these reasons, knowing how to use tube calls could be more advantageous when it is used in forest hunting today. Turkeys would take some time to be familiar with this type of call. Thus, it would be easier to lure them with the help of tube turkey calls.

Tube turkey calls are composed of latex which is tied with rubber band up to the half of the tube call’s top and hollow barrels. Tight-lipped gobblers often respond well to tube call since the sound is a little unusual compare to a box or a slate that are normal sounds to be heard during the spring season for gobblers. Being different, in this kind of activity, is really helpful.

Aside from its feature to produce almost all turkey sounds, a tube call, although a rare item in the market can be homemade. The materials needed might be unused items in the house such as latex gloves, PVC pipes, and rubber bands. A homemade tube turkey call can be created and can be used to start luring the aloof gobblers.

How to Use a Tube Turkey Call

Gaining the ability on how to use a tube bird call is as simple as learning the ABC. Use the lower lip by placing it in the lower part of the latex-made reed. Then, put on the upper lip to the tube’s top half. In time, the upper lip overlaps from the mouthpiece to the body of the tube. Just imagine having a drink straight from the bottle. During this, no air should come out on the mouthpiece or from the sides of the mouth. It is recommended to somewhat tip the mouth—- like having a drink from a soda bottle. Have the tube call rests comfortably on the lips.

Learning to make sounds from tube call needs some practice. It is recommended to start with the easiest and the basic type of call. The basic call is by saying the word “shuck” using the tube call. “Luck” or “tick” can also be used as other options. If the sound that comes out seems not right, try changing the position of the mouthpiece on the lips until the correct sound is produced.

Also, practice while listening to recorded turkey calls can help in learning how to use a tube turkey call.

In order to produce the gobbling sounds, one should repeatedly say the word “tooka-tooka.” Also, repetitively speak out the word “tee” to produce the turkey sound “kee-kee.” The clucking sounds of turkey can be produced by saying the word “hut” or “what.”

Speak these words while the tube call is on the mouth and this will improve the skill to use a tube turkey call. In no time, using the tube is one of the favorite items to be used during wild turkey hunting.

Is the cold winter weather keeping you from enjoying a wonderful camping trip? Last year I camped in 20 degree weather and as much as I can say that I am a rugged camper and can “endure the elements”…I was freezing my tookas off.

There is only one solution: Bring it indoors!

Here is a great TIP on setting up a camping trip inside your apartment:

Move the living room furniture aside and set up your tent and camping chairs in the living room. If you have a really tall tent, you will definitely want to watch out for the ceiling fan. No need to worry about the tarps as with living room camping you will never have to deal with the rain. WOO HOO!

This sounds fun and all, but how do we get a campfire? Easy!!! Throw a Virtual Fireplace DVD on the TV to simulate the whole campfire experience. I would avoid any sort of grilling out though. Smores won’t cook well over the TV. If you want to look at the stars, you could even grab a Discovery Channel DVD on space and watch the stars in the comfort of your living… er… camping room.

If you want to smell the fresh air just crack open the patio door or a few windows. Put the heater on a comfortable temperature and, voila, your indoor camping experience is on full blast!

As a word of advice, I would avoid trying to hunt or fish in your apartment though. That would create quite the challenge. Good LUCK!

Turn off all your lights and break out the beef jerky… it’s time for some ghost stories!