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Originally Posted by Sundowner
damn, I don't even know what a diaphragm is! And you use a crow or owl call to locate turkey? Guess I need to do some reading!
Hell, now I wanna get an owl call to try and call in an owl, then I could shoot it with my camera, that would be awesome to me. Thanks for the tip though.
cabin is 15 mi E of State College,PA
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You may find the owls come in easier than the turkeys.
A diaphragm is also known as a mouth call. It takes a little practice, but the advantage with it is you can make sounds without overt movement. A box call is much easier to use, but you'll be shocked at how a wary a Tom is when coming to a call. If you're mainly using a slate or a box, don't call when the turkey is getting close. Chances are he'll see you working the call.
They have awesome eyesight and expect to see the hen that's making the calls. IMO the best setup is one where the turkey's in range the first time he comes into view. For example when you're at the flat top of a small rise and the turkey is coming up to you. In my experience if you can see the turkey from 100 yards away it's real tough to get him to come into range.
Good luck! It's a lot of fun and the first time a big boy is gobbling his head off 40 or 50 yards away, you'll be hooked!