Message Board: WOODHAVEN Custom Calls / Sting Team / Sting Team

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ibbowhunting — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:52:53 GMT

whats up guys. when can we expect to see the new woodhaven dvd from the '07 season?? anxiously waiting!!

World Championship!

OO7(aka Roy S) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:29:23 GMT

Good luck to you guys at the World next weekend!

Bzzzzzz.Bzzzzz.Bzzzz.Bzzz.STING!

Alabama State Calling Contest Results

Mitchell Johnston — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:13:43 GMT

Congratulations to the Woodhaven Team in Alabama!

State
1st Sadler McGraw
3rd Mike Pentacost

Open
1st Sadler McGraw
3rd Mike Pentacost

State Friction
1st Mike Pentacost
2nd Sadler McGraw
3rd Terrance Williams

Congrats on the wins Sadler and Mike. Way to represent in an Open contest with friction Mike. I also heard Terrance called strong!

US Open

OO7(aka Roy S) — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:51:25 GMT

Good luck to you guys this weekend in Nashville!

keekee run

turkeyman1959 — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:14:35 GMT

which call do ya"ll use in contest and which striker combo works the best,and what kind of stroke or motion to get a good kee kee? thanks for your help!

woodhaven calls

autoturkey — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:36:11 GMT

i dont know if i am posting in th right place but i just want to tell you guys how great your calls are this was my first year using them and all i can say is wow!!i bought the calls from mike at the nwtf conv.he was very nice and took his time i bought a few to try and then orderd more and even got a real hen and acherry crystal but by far those mouth calls are the best took my hunting to another level!!

Gray Ghost vs. Sadler Sig.

Chris Downs — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:10:06 GMT

I posted this on the turkey call forum, but then thought this would probably be the best place. Sorry for the double post.

What is the main difference besides tape? Is it stretch of latex, type of latex, tonal, etc.?? Thanks

preparing calling surface

tomdroper — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:22:23 GMT

which do you all recommend doing when preparing a friction call's surface? Just half of it, all of it, or just the spot prepared from the factory?

Gobbling Mouth Call

longbeard_11 — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:17:36 GMT

I watched two out of the 3 National Gobbling Champions use a diaphram call to make their gobble. It appeared as if they used a lot of throat movements to produce the sound. My question is, what type of diaphram did they use?

Thanks

WHERE CAN I WATCH CALLING CONTEST

BARTMAN — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:10:27 GMT

Just wondered where I see one of the calling contests as in website ect. or could someone post it on here. I have never seen a contest and figure I could pick up something

calling at st. charles mo U.S. open qualifier

cutter — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:16:08 GMT

open

2. Billy Yargus

intermediate

3. Bret Hooper

youth

2. Bret Hooper

great calling guys

Cutting on a Mouth Call

w5ketch — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:10:36 GMT

A question for members of the sting team, or anyone else. I am looking for pointers on cutting on a mouth call. I have been practicing a more controlled cut. A lot of people sound kind of like a squirrel barking or something. When I am hunting and my blood is flowing I think I am blowing to hard and the call squeals. The Van Cise Sig call is becoming the only call I can cut on while hunting, but it is hard to do the soft stuff on this call when you need that turkey to come in 10 more yards. Pointers from anyone will be great!

Mouth Call

Utahtrkyhntr — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:10:34 GMT

I was just curious as to what different members of the Sting Team say into some of their mouth calls to get that clear yelp or two before they get into a real raspy yelp. I have listened to many contest callers and it seems the top callers always have that clear not or two at the start of their yelps.

I would like to be able to accomplish that and was hoping to practice based on some your suggestions.

Thanks!

Call Recommendations

Adam Daugherty — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:25:00 GMT

Thinking about entering a contest in July. Never been in one before and this one has a hunter class so thought I would give it a try. My question is what 3 or 4 calls would you all recommend that I really practice with to be able to cover what they might ask for at the contest. I have a Sadler signature call and 3 reed propalytic wasp that I have been running getting ready for the season. I also ordered a red wing batt wing cutt call, 3 reed buzz cutter, and the blue tape Yargus call should be here in day or two. The sadler call pretty much has me covered on the purr, cluck and purr, tree yelp, assembly yelp, and it kee-kees awesome. I would probalby like something different for the fly down cackle and cutting, and I think I am a little high pitched on this call for yelping in a contest. I think I run the wasp call too high pitched for the stage. Also, I like the sadler call enough to get some more and modify them. what does this call sound like if you put some small cuts in the back corners on the horseshoe, I thought this might give it a little more rasp and be just the ticket for yelping. Just looking for some insight, cause I didn't want to order 2 of everything and although you all make consistent calls, I am sure that out of every ten there has to be one that might have that special sound. Just trying to figure out what cuts will suit me best to really practice with to get into a little comp calling where I will be around folks and really be able to pick up on some things.

Thanks

Young Advice

Turkman18 — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:32:15 GMT

Season is not to far away now is a great time to start picking up the calls and go to work on them. Its also a good tme to strat learning about your turkeys on what they do ive already have began to see early signs of struttung. I like to get on high spots on my property early in the morning to see and listin to all the animals that gives me a better heads up on what i need to know come this spring. Try as much as possible to not spoke your birds because its so hard to hunt them becuse one they tend to pay closer attention on whats going on and two some tend not to stay around. Alot of you ask "how can i get these hens to leave me alone" well that is an almost impossible task to do but what i like to do is a few days out of my hunting season is to not hunt one evening and go out and hunt the hens I like to see where they are going to roost and bust every single one of them up giving me a better advantge the next morning I also like to see where my toms are gonna be that away I can give him the biggest show the next morning he will never forget.

NWTF Sanctioned Contest...in PA

Strait Struttin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:23:06 GMT

Any one going to the NWTF Sanctioned contest at Sportsman's Warehouse on the 22nd???

I am trying to rearrange my schedule so I can be there....

calling at Clarksville, In

cutter — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 22:32:56 GMT

youth divsion

1. Bret Hooper

congrats to Bret great calling the oniy Woodhavens caller there

Mouth calls

Utahtrkyhntr — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:38:10 GMT

I have come across your calls and was hoping if any of the Sting Team would suggest a few calls for the woods and competative calling. I have used a three reed with a V cut for my cutts, clucks and flydown cackles. I use a two reed ghost cutt for my plain yelps, purr/cluck and kee kees.

I have placed second and third in a few calling contest but have fallen short. I have heard alot of positive feedback on your mouth calls and wanted to give them a try. I would love to purchase a few of your calls but am having trouble making a decsion on which two or three mouth calls to try. I am willing to put in the work and practice to make the calls work. Any suggestions on improving my calling would be greatly appreciated. I have listened to real turkeys and various Cd's and that has helped me alot. I also practice anywher from 20 minutes up to two hours with my mouth calls. If you could also let me know what call works best with a particular mouth call that would be awesome.

Thanks in advance for all the help and the sharing of knowledge!

Woodhaven in Ohio This weekend

Greg Keeton — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:16:16 GMT

I got word today that Woodhaven will Have a booth at the Ohio Deer and turkey Expo this weekend in Columbus. Booth #805 stop by for a visit, THANKS Greg

Kee Kee run-

ezcaller — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:09:39 GMT

I would like to know if there is a general striker /pot combination that the sting team uses when doing a kee-kee run during a friction competition. Thanks

Congrats to Corry Hoone

MI-TURKKILLER — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:13:32 GMT

Congrats to Corry Hoone on winning the Michigan Junior Championship today. That was awesome. Cluck and Purr = Amazing

2008 Tennessee State Contest

TennTom — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:19:08 GMT

Woodhaven had a good day at the Tennessee State contest held at Bass Pro in Nashville yesterday. The team took first in 4 of the seven divisions (did not have a caller in the amateur). Congratulations to all! Two callers really stepped it up a notch and are deserving of recognition for there efforts - Colby Martin for his win in the US Open Qualifier and David Lee Armistead in his second place friction finish! Both of these division had a top level field of callers. Below are the teams results. I need some help on the last division from someone that was there. (By the end of the day there were 99 "callers" that were run through all divisions)

Jr. Division

1^st David Lee Armistead (4^th consecutive)

2^nd Anna Armistead

3^rd Bret Hooper(?) (young man associated with Woodhaven through Billy Yargus)

Women’s Division

1^st Anna Armistead (second consecutive)

Friction

1^st Sadler McGraw (215)

2^nd David Lee Armistead (211)

State Open

3^rd Sadler McGraw

State Closed

3^rd David Lee Armistead

US Open Qualifier

1^st Colby Martin

3^rd Matt VanCise

? Sadler McGraw

On a side note, this contest has been renamed the Joel Parker Memorial. BPS had special box calls made for the prizes and the Parker Family was honored at the beginning of the contest. The highlight of the day was Jim Parker winning both the TN State Open and TN State Closed contests! Jim and Joel has a call off last year for one of these top spots, which Joel won. There is a unique bond with the contest caalling group across TN and many tears were shed through out the day for the Parker family. We all were honored to be a part of this day for them.

US OPEN Turkey Calling Qualifier at Bass Pro Shops - Sevierville,TN.

Willie — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:13:59 GMT

STING TEAM or Anybodyfrom the boad going to it? March 9, 2008

US OPEN Turkey Calling Qualifier contest
US OPEN Sanctioned Turkey Calling Qualifier Contest
Bass Pro Shops - Sevierville store will hold a US Open Qualifier Turkey calling contest for the chance to enter the 2008 US OPEN Wild Turkey calling contest, Held in May 17th & 18th at the Nashville Bass Pro store. Cash & merchandise prizes!

Registration will begin at 9AM - noon
Contest begins at 1pm in the seminar room

practice is welcome in the hunting department and in the archery range in our archery dept.

4 divisions
JAKES- (15 years of age and Younger) trophy 1st - 3rd place

Amerature- (15-years of age and up)- This division is for those who have not called professionally before.
gift card to 1st merchandise for 2nd & 3rd

FRICTION-(must be at least 21 years of age)
gift card to 1st merchandise for 2nd & 3rd

OPEN- ( Must be at least 21 years of age) Top 5 Winners of this divison will compete in the pre-qualifier at the National US OPEN.
Top caller will receive FREE entry into the pre qualifier, and expenses( Travel, hotel & food) to attend. gift card & merchandise, Merchandise for 2nd & 3rd

Friction & Open divisions qualify for the NWTF Nationals prelims if there is the required # of callers

The "Hung-up" Gobbler

Dr. Cliff Higgins — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:11:52 GMT

Mr. Matt VanCise, and any of the other Sting Team members, Matt, you'll remember that I asked this question in Atlanta when you guys gave your seminar. I have to say, the calling I heard all of you guys do that day gave me "goose bumps"! From you to Gulvas to Parish. Shane Hendershot was the next guy in line to answer a question when I asked this, "What do you do with a hung-up gobbler". Shane's answer focused more on strategy, terrain, and figuring out why the gobbler was hung up. I guess I should have been more specific with my question. What kind of calls would you throw at a hung up gobbler, specifically if he was hanging out there at 200 yards in hard woods with no obstacles between you and him, and you know that the reason he is not coming to you is because he has his harem with him, say 8 hens. My question really should probably be, "what do you do with a HENNED-UP gobbler"?

Ganer Mountain Contest in Knoxville,Tn.

BiG Kuntry — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:22:22 GMT

Hello to Mick and the Woodhaven family, I, Napoleon Howell would like to say that saturday's contest was wonderful. First, I would love to say congradualation to the Armsteed family. Brian, your wife and children welcomed my family with welcome arms. My girlfriend(soon to be fiance) had a great time. Know that you all are the pinnacle of what the american family shall be. Heck,she's even talking about picking up a call...lol, anyway, And Mick, Know that you are one of the most humble and generous person. I would like to say that there are not enough in the industry, but I have meet some GREAT people, and the Armsteed family and yourself are in that equation. If all goes well I'll see you all in Oxford, Al.

Which Real Hen

MI-TURKKILLER — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:20:05 GMT

I need to know which real hen box, MVC was running in the Springtime victories II DVD. I have played with both, but need to know which one he was running. That was the most realistic yelps I have ever heard come outta a box and may be more realistic than Mr. VanCises yelps on mouth call.

I will watch the video tonight and try to figure out which hunt.

Purring Question for the Team

Adam Daugherty — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:35:09 GMT

Gentlemen, I was wanting to know if there is anybody who purrs with a diaphragm and is good at it who does not flutter their throat. Everyone who I have talked to that has a good purr does it with their throat. (and it seems so natural to them that it is just sickening) I have worked on it for over two years now and I have about came to the conclusion that my throat is just not built that way. To purr I have to flutter my tongue and I can only do it on accomodating calls for this style and still the sound is not where I would like it and nor is the consistancy. It is just hard to get the air flow control with this method. Now the purr that I can do does sound more turkey than a friction call purr, but it is no means that soft content purr that I have heard you fellas do. What is strange is that this is the only call that I can not do. Any tips or know anyone who purrs the way I do that sounds right that could give me some tips. Your help is appreciated. Just to give you an idea of my style the two diaphrams that I can make the best sounding purr on is your alls copperhead diaphram that I have trimmed down and get back deep in my mouth and a Tom Teaser 3 reed ghost cut call.

Thanks

GNCC Finals

OO7(aka Roy S) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:12:19 GMT

1. Billy Yargus (464) 8. Wade Watson

2. Chris Parrish (463) 9. Steve Cobb

3. Shane Hendershot (462) 10. James Harrison

4. Matt Van Cise (461) 11. Mitchell Johnston

5. JR Lanham (457) 12. Ricky Higgins

6. Walter Parrot (449) 13. Doug Benefield

7. Mark Prudhomme (445) 14. Jeff Sipe

08 Friction call champion

cajun — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:53:08 GMT

Matt Van Cise won the friction call championship today. and Sadler came out fifth. Congratulations guys the Woodhaven Sting Team is the BOMB...

cajun

Congrats to Woodhaven Jr. Team!!!

TennTom — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:38:53 GMT

Woodhaven Jr. callers took second, third, and fourth Saturday at Atlanta!!! Great calling from some great young men!!!

Cory Hoone - 2nd

David Lee Armistead - 3rd

Lewis Armistead - 4th (This was his first GN to call in)

GOOD LUCK TO WOODHAVEN in Atlanta

Greg Keeton — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:18:14 GMT

I wanted to wish all of the Woodhaven staff and callers good luck at the superbowl, have a safe trip, see ya there, we will have a good time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!GReg

gncc

owlhooter" — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:11:21 GMT

does anybody know the results of the owl hooting?

Doug Benefield

Mike Pentecost — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:22:06 GMT

Just letting the cat out of the proverbial bag with the anouncement that Doug Benefield has joined our calling staff and TEAM WoodHaven. We are proud to have him on board and are excited about the future. He is very knowlegable about calling and hunting and is a great individual.

Congrats are already in order too as Doug jumped right in and took the Grand America Championship in Perry, Ga this past weekend! He took this winning at WoodHaven thing serious! LOL! Way to go DOUG!

Also, CONGRATS to Cory Hoone from Pa. whom traveled all the way to Perry with his Dad and he took first in the Juniors! Way to go Cory!

Mike

2007 grand nationals

owlhooter" — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:24:49 GMT

does anybody know where i can get a taped copy of the 2007 grand nationals? or of the world contest? thanks

I'm convinced!

mattn — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:32:14 GMT

Hey guys,
I was introduced to Woodhaven calls last spring when a buddy got me to try the Red Wasp mouth call. Fantastic call, if any of you haven't tried it. I have since bought several diaphragms from you guys, but am truly sold on Woodhaven since visiting your website. The prayer request message board was all I needed to see to convince me that these are the right calls for me. Amazing sounding turkey calls and the chance to support a faithful organization. I love it.
Thanks guys. Keep up the good work.

Perry, Ga

TrophyHunterNGa — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:53:55 GMT

Mike,

I was just checking to see if you and the Sting Team will be there next weekend? After having two disc removed last friday in my lower back, I have nothing to do. Might stop by and see if I can pick up some helpful hints from the Pros. Look forward to see yall there.

Tim H.

Mid America Open

OO7(aka Roy S) — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:16:27 GMT

I think these are right?

1. Billy Yargus

2. Shane Hendershot

3. Chris Parrish

4. James Harrison

5. Keith Wahlig

Congrats Billy and everyone!

u.s. open orlando

turkeyobssesion — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:58:36 GMT

hey guys,

Just made the trip from Wisconsin down to Flordia for work and found out about a U.S. open in Orlando March 1. Was wondering if you had to be a Flordia resident or does U.S. open mean its open to anyone?

I was also wondering if there is a deadline for registration? I'd love to try it out seems how I'm going to miss the Wisconsin state event.

owl hooters

owlhooter" — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:19:41 GMT

any of you guys heard anything about the new harrision hoot'n stick i know your all die hard woodhaven i was just wondering if any of you owlers on here know anything about it?

question for contest callers

turkeyobssesion — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:34:19 GMT

Hey guys,

I was wondering when you get on stage is every note of your routine put together on purpose or do some folks just kind of wing it.

I know in waterfowl calling each note is put together like words to a song especially since it is being timed to help the caller keep within the 90 seconds.

Seems how turkey calling is not timed I was'nt sure how important it is to have every note of your routine put together or just let what ever feels good at the time come out. I'd love to hear some of your thoughts on the subject.