My 12 year old son has just asked for a turkey call for his birthday. I know it is late notice due to the time of year, but I thought about getting him a custom box call. He does okay with a slate or glass call, but seems better with a box call. This first week of being out of school he has spent watching a lot of turkey hunting videos trying to learn. He has worked on a box call and his mouth calls all week practicing to get better.
Any recommendations for a hunting "grade" call that a 12 year old would have success with? I would like above average quality. I have tried to research the forum, but I am finding it difficult to determine the right wood combination and call maker. I really do not know how much I should spend on a call for him to help him succeed. I do not want to go cheap and make it more difficult, but I also know he is a 12 year old that is still learning to take care of his equipment.
He has not killed a turkey yet though he has killed a couple of deer and a bunch of coyotes. I let him do all the calling when we go hunting trying to let him do everything except driving the truck.
Thanks in advance.
S&S field grade box. My kwila over butternut is excellent. Won't break the bank either.
Quote from: shatcher on March 20, 2020, 08:31:53 AM
S&S field grade box. My kwila over butternut is excellent. Won't break the bank either.
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Any S&S box would be a great starter call for him. I would give Al a call or pm him. You wont be disappointed.
Quote from: shatcher on March 20, 2020, 08:31:53 AM
S&S field grade box. My kwila over butternut is excellent. Won't break the bank either.
good choice for sure
Winky Hicks push pin is good for a kid or anybody really.
Spring Creek would be another option, nice guy and customer service.
Halloran Purple heart / Cedar is a great option . runs easy with the heavy lid and watched him kill em everywhere last year with it .
Whoever makes it would probably personalize it to him however you want. I think Halloran will do laser engrave also how you want i thought i seen somewhere.
S S , Jeff White and Mike with Spring Creek. Yellowheart / black limba or Chakte / black limba
I'm with Yelpy. S&S in that combo and he will use it the rest of his life.
Quote from: vt35mag on March 20, 2020, 08:50:37 AM
Quote from: shatcher on March 20, 2020, 08:31:53 AM
S&S field grade box. My kwila over butternut is excellent. Won't break the bank either.
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Excellent recommendations I have a kwila over poplar and it's a great call. There are some other good ones also but SS will sound as good as any
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I think he will be very pleased and hopefully I will be able to share some success stories.