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Turkey Calls => Box Calls => Topic started by: Zobo on June 15, 2021, 11:13:16 PM

Title: Wiping chalk off box calls
Post by: Zobo on June 15, 2021, 11:13:16 PM
I was wondering if many of you clean the chalk off your box calls now that the spring season is over. Can leaving the chalk on during storage cause a problem?  I've never done it and haven't noticed any issues before but I know some people recommend it.
Title: Re: Wiping chalk off box calls
Post by: Greg Massey on June 16, 2021, 12:43:10 AM
I really don't do anything after season other than store them in container with silica packs. Now i will scotch brite the lid lightly if i feel the call needs it, if not i just continue using the call.  I'm sure other have different opinions ..
Title: Re: Wiping chalk off box calls
Post by: eddie234 on June 16, 2021, 09:09:35 AM
I normally condition all my calls before I put them away.
I'll wipe the chalk off my box calls with a paper towel then use an alcohol pad and quickly wipe the rest of the residue off.


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Title: Re: Wiping chalk off box calls
Post by: vt35mag on June 16, 2021, 09:12:14 AM
Wipe off paddle and rails with a paper towel, that's it.
Leaving the chalk on wont hurt, but its just going to draw in moisture from the air.
Title: Re: Wiping chalk off box calls
Post by: Yelper on June 16, 2021, 12:14:27 PM
I always wipe the chalk off with a paper towel after season and even between hunts when the humidity is high to keep the chalk from getting damp.
Title: Re: Wiping chalk off box calls
Post by: paboxcall on June 16, 2021, 01:20:24 PM
As do I, including an occasional very light buff with green scotch brite.