A content turkey often purrs, which consists of several soft, rolling notes intended to reassure other members in the flock. Feeding birds often share some purring.

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.

Paraphernalia are telltale signs of a turkey hunter's addiction, and no matter how much gear you have, you always need more. Callers are the biggest indulgences for many hunters. A rational person ...