We're all familiar with a raspy hen yelp and a thundering tom gobble. But wild hens and gobblers make many turkey sounds beyond these two vocalizations. Each of these sounds express specific meanings.

I will always remember the morning when I heard thunder on a day without rain. And I heard just about every other turkey vocalization, too. If you're new to turkey hunting, here's what you should know ...

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Working in pairs is an excellent way to hunt wild turkeys. This hunter is doing the calling using a box call while his partner stays ready to shoot a few yards away. Credit: Courtesy of Bill Graves ...