Episode 54: Turkey Tips, Stories & Calling Strategies w/ Justin Elliott of Lenhart's Handmade Calls

About this episode

Mike Davis interviews Justin Elliott about turkey calls and hunting strategies.

In Episode 54, Mike sits down with Justin Elliott of Lenhart's Handmade Calls, from Mecklenburg County, VA, who's built a reputation for producing high-quality, custom turkey calls. Justin shares the story of how it all started, what inspired them to begin crafting calls, and how the business has grown along the way. The conversation dives into the different types of calls they produce, what makes each one unique, and how hunters can choose the right call to match their style and conditions in the woods. Of course, it wouldn't be a VCDT episode without plenty of turkey hunting talk! Mike and Justin swap stories from the field, talk strategy for the upcoming season, and offer practical tips to help you become more effective this spring. From calling techniques to reading birds, there's something here for every turkey hunter. Packed with knowledge, great stories, and plenty of laughs, this is an episode you won't want to miss - especially if you're gearing up for turkey season! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Virginia Carolina Deer Tracts! #turkeyhunting #turkeyseason #huntingpodcast #turkeycalls #turkeycalling #springturkey

People in this episode

Host: Mike Davis

Guest: Justin Elliott

Topics covered

• turkey hunting
• calling strategies
• custom turkey calls
• hunting stories
• spring turkey season

Keywords

• turkey hunting
• turkey calls
• calling techniques
• hunting tips
• spring turkey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lenhart's Handmade Calls

Places: Mecklenburg County, VA

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