We're all familiar with a raspy hen yelp and a thundering tom gobble. But wild hens and gobblers make many turkey sounds beyond these two vocalizations. Each of these sounds express specific meanings.

It’s only emitted as the turkey reaches peak strut. It’s a quiet sound, and isn’t audible unless you’re close to the bird. If you hear a tom spit and drum, get ready because he’s likely close enough ...

Working in pairs is an excellent way to hunt wild turkeys. This hunter is doing the calling using a box call while his partner stays ready to shoot a few yards away. Credit: Courtesy of Bill Graves ...