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Story Time: Nothing Like a Noxubee River Bird

Story Time: Nothing Like a Noxubee River Bird

Some hunts bring more than just a bird—they bring you back to the places that made you fall in love with turkey hunting. This morning along the Noxubee River was...

Taking Your Wife Turkey Hunting: 10 Tips to Survive It (And Maybe Even Enjoy It) 🦃😂

Taking Your Wife Turkey Hunting: 10 Tips to Sur...

Taking your wife turkey hunting can be one of the most rewarding—and hilarious—experiences of your season. From bug spray battles to keeping her still (good luck with that), Lyle shares...

a picture of the 3 different types of custom turkey calls made at Houndstooth Game Calls

How to Pick the Right Turkey Call: Mouth, Box, ...

When it comes to turkey hunting, picking the right call is half the battle. With so many options—mouth calls, box calls, and friction (pot) calls—it can be hard to know...

Story Time: How to Recover a Spooked Turkey

Story Time: How to Recover a Spooked Turkey

Think a spooked turkey means game over? Think again. Lyle shares a real-world tip on how a little patience—and the right call—turned a busted hunt into a success.

Lyle Gilbert, owner and founder of Houndstooth Game Calls, inspecting his handmade, custom turkey calls

10 Reasons to Choose a Custom Turkey Call Over ...

When it comes to turkey calls, not all are created equal. Custom turkey calls outperform mass-produced calls every time, delivering unmatched realism, durability, and consistency in the woods. If you...

How to Call in Hens to Bring Gobblers Closer

How to Call in Hens to Bring Gobblers Closer

When a gobbler won’t leave his hens, the best move isn’t calling to him—it’s calling to the hens instead. By mimicking and challenging the lead hen, you can fire up...