https://houndstoothgamecalls.com/blogs/houndstooth-blog/illinois-youth-deer-hunt-2016 2016-10-12T17:12:33-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1460/2100/articles/20161010_093517.jpg?v=1476310353 Eastside Lodge Illinois Youth Deer Hunt 2016 https://houndstoothgamecalls.com/blogs/houndstooth-blog/the-turkey-hunter 2019-03-08T07:48:48-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1460/2100/articles/4D836D6C-4855-4ADC-A405-E3D78FBAE82A.jpeg?v=1552052863 “The Turkey Hunter” https://houndstoothgamecalls.com/blogs/houndstooth-blog/bow-hunting-from-the-ground-5-tips-for-getting-the-perfect-shot 2024-11-05T12:47:31-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1460/2100/articles/Screenshot_2024-11-05_101435.png?v=1730819872 Bow Hunting From the Ground! 5 Tips for Getting the Perfect Shot https://houndstoothgamecalls.com/blogs/houndstooth-blog/big-bucks-run-in-my-family-these-legendary-bucks-are-worth-checking-out 2025-03-18T14:17:26-05:00 weekly 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2025-11-20T14:16:35-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1460/2100/articles/IMG-0199_918f4f4a-a507-4671-bc16-d1467609d5a9.jpg?v=1763669795 How to Call in Hens to Bring Gobblers Closer https://houndstoothgamecalls.com/blogs/houndstooth-blog/10-reasons-to-choose-a-custom-turkey-call-over-mass-produced-calls 2025-03-19T10:19:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1460/2100/articles/480578847_1049120560593293_6364817128038204559_n_60fb624b-9c25-40bf-9fff-81365437100f.jpg?v=1742397543 10 Reasons to Choose a Custom Turkey Call Over Mass-Produced Calls Lyle Gilbert, owner and founder of Houndstooth Game Calls, inspecting his handmade, custom turkey calls https://houndstoothgamecalls.com/blogs/houndstooth-blog/how-to-pick-the-right-turkey-call-mouth-box-or-friction 2025-03-28T13:46:42-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1460/2100/articles/f27c190c-881a-423f-b263-1fe00400d3d6.jpg?v=1743187602 How to Pick the Right Turkey Call: Mouth, Box, or Friction? a picture 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