02/23/2006
Addiction to Friction Calling
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"I focus on friction calling because sounding like a turkey on slate call isn't easy," said the Gainesville, Ga., native. "Competing on stage is always a thrill, and I'm glad we now have a friction contest to compete in."
Callers were judged on their ability to mimic at least four different calls with a box, a paddle, a pot and peg or a scratch box. Many turkey hunters spend years perfecting the friction call, so it was only natural to include the competition in the Grand National Calling Contest.
"Friction calls are very popular with hunters," said Rob Keck, NWTF CEO. "Most hunters carry at least one or two friction calls when hunting. This event is a tribute to that popularity."
All 17 contestants entered in the event were NWTF members, over age 21 and have won first place in an NWTF-sanctioned open, state or friction calling contest during the past year. The top five contestants received trophies and split $3,100 in prize money with the top winner receiving $1,000.
"The Grand National Calling Contest is the premier turkey calling contest," said Keck. "So, it's natural that we hold the Friction Division. They're popular calls that hunters have spent years perfecting."
For more information about the NWTF's Friction Division Calling Contest, or any other Convention highlights, call (800) THE-NWTF.
Top Five Contestants
1st: Justin Savage, Gainesville, Ga.
2nd: Matt Morrett, Harrisburg, Pa.
3rd: Pat Strawser, Millersburg, Pa.
4th: Steve Morgenstern, Edina, Mo.
5th: Bobby Woods, Dante, Va.
