Turkey Calls Take Center Stage at the NWTF Sport Show
There are few places in the hunting world where tradition, craftsmanship and raw passion collide quite like at the NWTF Convention and Sport Show. For turkey hunters, the show floor isn’t just a shopping destination, it’s a celebration of the language that connects hunters from across the country, especially when it comes to turkey calls.
Nowhere else in the country can turkey hunters experience this level of diversity in turkey calls. From familiar slate and glass pot calls and classic box calls to more niche trumpet and wingbone calls, the variety on display is unmatched. Each table tells a story of hardwoods carefully selected, of soundboards tuned by ear and of callmakers who have spent years chasing the perfect yelp, cluck or raspy cut.
For many call makers, these aren’t just tools, they’re functional works of art. Exotic woods, hand-turned barrels, engraved surfaces and custom finishes turn some calls into heirloom-quality pieces. For collectors, die-hard turkey hunters and first-time attendees alike, there is simply no better place to browse, compare and talk shop than the NWTF sport show floor.
The lineup spans the entire spectrum of the callmaking world. Well-known brands like WoodHaven and Primos anchor the floor alongside dozens of small businesses and independent call makers, each bringing their own sound, style and philosophy to the table. Whether you’re loyal to a brand you’ve hunted with for decades or eager to try something new, there’s something here for every hunter and every ear.
Collectors will want to keep a close eye out for limited-edition offerings, including Primos’ 50th anniversary call set — a standout piece that blends history and craftsmanship and is sure to earn a permanent place in any turkey hunter’s collection.
And long before you see the calls, you hear them.
Walking the show floor, it’s impossible to miss the constant chorus echoing through the halls. Around every corner, hunters of all ages are testing calls, swapping tips and showing off their calling skills. It’s loud, it’s lively, and it’s unmistakably the leadup to turkey season.
At its core, the call makers’ presence at the NWTF Convention and Sport Show is about more than gear; it’s about shared passion, passing down tradition and preserving the sounds that have defined spring mornings for generations of turkey hunters.
