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Coming Full Circle
Retired game warden achieves callmaking greatness.
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Oldham Wins 5th Mickel Call Maker of the Year Award
After winning his fourth Earl Mickel Call Maker of the Year Award at the 2020 Grand National Call Making Competition, Timothy J. Oldham Jr. contemplated his future, seriously considering taking a break from the decorative masterpieces for which he was known.
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Wild Fletching
Recycling wild turkey wing feathers to fletch hunting arrows is just another example of the incredible resource America’s greatest game bird provides.
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Decorative Double
Tennessee call maker Jeremiah Cluesman tops a talented field to win decorative duck and turkey call honors, an unbelievably rare feat at the 2021 NWTF Grand National Callmaking Competition.
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Make a pill-bottle tube yelper
Crafting a custom tube call can be easy. Just modify an old pill bottle using these steps to create a great call for spring and fall.
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On call with … Kevin Lynch
The two-time Charles L. Jordan winner shares his thoughts on building wild turkey wingbone calls, as well as a few or his favorite memories.
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Building Your Own Mouth Calls
Assembling diaphragm yelpers is enjoyable and lets you create a custom sound. Here, two turkey men share their love of the craft.
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DIY Gunsmithing
A gunsmith is an asset to have, but there are a few jobs that you can consider doing to improve shooting accuracy.
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Call Makers Craft for Conservation
In response to the NWTF’s Call for All campaign, custom turkey call makers from across the country are putting their craftsmanship to work for conservation by creating custom turkey calls to be auctioned off Sept. 1-13, and one dedicated NWTF volunteer is orchestrating it all.
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How to build a wingbone yelper
Many turkey hunters want to create their own wingbones but are intimidated by the process. Actually, the project is fairly easy — and enjoyable.
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Arrow Setup Made Easy
Rigging up arrows has never been so simple. It’s easy and inexpensive.
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Turkeys love to eat it; you might like to drink it
This versatile crop isn’t just delicious for turkeys; it can produce what some call tiger nut milk, used in the popular drink horchata.
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DIY Soda Can Stove
A lightweight, portable stove that could be a lifesaver in your survival kit, during a natural disaster or even while camping. This stove is easy to make (takes about 30 minutes) and will last a very long time if taken care of.
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Drinking Straw Turkey Call
Keep the kids busy with this easy and fun DIY Straw Turkey Call . It's sure to be a favorite!
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Horseshoe Nail-Tipped Deer Antler Striker.
This striker is easy to make and very effective for using on glass, metallic and ceramic surfaced calls, in either dry or wet conditions.
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DIY Fantail Mount and Frame
Here’s a fun and easy, do-it-yourself project that’ll keep you busy when you might be stuck inside.
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Composting for your Garden
A bountiful garden with fresh produce or beautiful flowers begins with good soil.
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Pine Cone Bird Feeder
Follow these easy steps to create an all-natural bird feeder, so you can bird-watch from your window or porch.
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Build a Wheelchair Accessible Ground Blind
There should be no barriers in hunting.
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Make a Ghillie Suit
Take an old turkey vest and make it into the ultimate camouflage vest for hunting.
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How to Make Compost
Don't cut corners, cut costs by making your own compost pile to help fertilize fields.
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Create the Perfect Fan Mount
Follow this instructional guide for a good way to display your trophy's tail.
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Build Your Dream Gun
Build your dream gun, because... why not?
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A Home for Woodies
Build or buy a wood duck box and watch nature happen.
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DIY: Deer Exclusion Cages
Build your own deer exclusion cage to track the deer numbers in your area.
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DIY: European Mounts are Cheap and Easy
Did you harvest a buck? Make your own keepsake!
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DIY: Give your Gun a New Coat
Guns go through a lot of wear and tear, find out how to get yours looking brand new overnight.
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DIY: Make an Easy Campfire Meal
Go back to the basics: hunter + gatherer + fire = meal.
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DIY: Make a Survival Lanyard
Equip a lanyard with the things you need to survive on any excursion.
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DIY: Portable Camp Washer
Are your camp clothes smelling a little raunchy? Clean em' up in your homemade washer!
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