Bass Pro Shops is Calling all Turkey Callers

   04.04.12

The National Wild Turkey Federation and the Salmon River Strutters Chapter will sponsor a sanctioned Turkey Calling Contest for adults and youth, ages twelve years and younger, at 1 p.m. April 15 at Bass Pro Shops in Auburn.

All members of the NWTF may register− non-members may join NWTF on April 15 upon registration. Registration closes at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $25.

The winner of the open will be elgible to participate in the 2013 Grand National Calling Contest.

Emceeing the event will be Jim Montanaro from NWTF. The winners of the open division will be awarded cash prizes; youth division winners will receive prize awards provided by Empire Calls.

Exact cash awards will be determined by the number of registered callers (entry fees). The cash award split will be as follows:
First Place- 50%
Second Place- 30%
Third Place – 20%

Five open contest calls:

1). Hen Yelps
2). Kee-Kee Run
3). Fly Down Cackle
4). Cluck and Purr
5). Callers best Call

Youth contest calls:

1). Hen yelps
2). Cluck
3). Cutting of a Hen Turkey
4). Callers Best Call

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