Master Turkey Calling with Cody McCarthy: Learn at Your Own Pace
Exercise 9: Unlocking the Power of the Fighting Purr
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In this episode of Call the Wild by Slayer Calls, we dive into the aggressive and high-energy world of the fighting purr. Building on the concepts from the previous video, this lesson focuses on creating more motion, increasing volume, and mastering the back-and-forth cadence that mimics two birds in a heated confrontation. Before even putting the call in your mouth, it's crucial to practice getting the right sound, followed by adding inflection, variation in frequency, and duration to bring realism to your calling.
The fighting purr can be a game-changer in the right scenario, especially as a last-ditch effort when a bird is hung up at 80 yards and nothing else seems to work. When used correctly, it can fire up a gobbler and provoke an aggressive response, but it's not without its risks. Younger birds that have recently lost a fight may hear this call and back off entirely. Understanding the situation and reading the bird’s behavior is key to deciding when to roll the dice. Try it out, see how the birds react, and don’t forget to check out the next episode for more expert calling techniques.
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