Patriotism in the Call
As America cheers its 250th anniversary, turkey call manufacturers across the country offer turkey calls that are U.S.A. all the way.
America’s 250th anniversary is here. And in the turkey hunting world, the Semiquincentennial isn’t just a date. It’s a chance to spotlight the heritage, craftsmanship and tradition that have shaped the sport since its earliest days.
Hunting has long stood as a cornerstone of American identity, rooted in indigenous practices and the self-reliance of colonial settlers. So, on your next hunt, consider slipping a patriotic America-themed turkey call into your vest. There are many options.
Dead End Game Calls has released many products with strong American themes through the years. The Don’t Tread on Me, We the People and United We Stand three-pack has a trio of mouth calls featuring foundational and popular American mottos printed on their tape.
The calls are also sold individually. Dead End also offers its Spring Freedom — We the People glass pot call, built from 100-year-old American wormy chestnut.
Several other call companies and custom call makers offer patriotic or heritage-focused options. There are too many to cover, but here are several worth mentioning:
The American Heritage Package from Kluk Custom Calls comprises three mouth calls: a ghost cut, combo cut and hybrid cut. The calls feature red, white and blue tape and patriotic packaging.
The Patriot Custom Crystal from Legacy Premium Game Calls features a walnut pot with a crystal calling surface, produced as a tribute to the sacrifice of American soldiers and featuring a patriotic message.
The 1976 Series Collection Freedom Pot Call from Primos features a red, white and blue turkey design that’s certainly patriotic. It’s similar to the popular Primos Power Crystal in looks and performance.
Custom call maker Jeffery Thompson makes a unique striker made of a vibrant red-white-and-blue-dyed birch laminate engineered wood that screams America. The handles are hand-carved and are available through his Turkey Nut Facebook page.
Pistol Creek Outdoors offers We the People commemorative boxes. The set includes a three-pack of mouth calls with the printed phrase on the tape, and a glass pot call featuring 13 stripes of English walnut and padauk wood. It also comes with a certificate for a Jebs choke tube.
And finally, the American Patriot Box Call from Lynch Game Calls is a classic. It delivers dependable sound quality for which the Lynch legacy is known. The two-sided box is made of poplar with a cherry lid.
As a closing thought, and in the spirit of safety, always remember the age-old warning about revealing red, white and blue colors in the turkey woods. Some warn they can be mistaken for the head of a gobbler by careless and impatient hunters, especially on public land.
America’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, is a good time to reflect on and celebrate how turkey hunting has helped protect habitat, expand access to public lands and carry forward the hunting heritage.