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Title: Box Turtle call
Post by: mastevt on November 23, 2019, 09:05:01 PM
Been working on this call now for a couple weeks, and finally finished it up.  Really happy with the sound.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191124/46ad5b727f34ea7695a6d12b41c7da23.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191124/39286612ca17a8d4a98cbc9c75001a40.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191124/fa26901f90ce84921e27e717420c483e.jpg)

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Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: 3bailey3 on November 23, 2019, 09:28:16 PM
very nice, I have never saw one with a glass playing surface, most have been slate
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: Sir-diealot on November 23, 2019, 10:01:17 PM
I have been wanting one of those since I first saw them about a year ago, can't swing $400.00-$500.00 for a call though. Same article I first saw a cow horn yelper by the way. https://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/strut-zone/2014/03/turkey-hunting-4-beautiful-deadly-oddball-custom-calls/
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: crow on November 23, 2019, 10:06:48 PM
Sharp looking call, very nice work
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: KentuckyHeadhunter on November 24, 2019, 09:56:01 AM
Nice...I have always thought you made the best looking turtle-shell calls.  Its been a while since I've seen one from you. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: mastevt on November 24, 2019, 10:25:09 AM
Quote from: KentuckyHeadhunter on November 24, 2019, 09:56:01 AM
Nice...I have always thought you made the best looking turtle-shell calls.  Its been a while since I've seen one from you. Thanks for sharing.

Well thank you.  To be honest, This is only my 2nd one.  After the 1st one, I found out from a friend, who is a Conservation LEO, that making one is ok, but you cant sell it.  Nor can you mail it, especially across statelines.  There would be multiple laws broken if you did, including a federal law.  So, that said, this call was a freebe, and he is picking it up and transporting it, therefore taking all the risk.  All I did was make it.  I do appreciate the kind words tho.  Thanks everyone.
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: outdoors on November 24, 2019, 10:38:36 AM
If you had a turtle call a fish @ game saw it your butt is there's no question ask
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: mmclain on November 24, 2019, 01:44:22 PM
Can't do that in TN.   They don't want you to make anything out of them to even give away.
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on November 24, 2019, 03:52:16 PM
Neat call and gesture.. :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: Greg Massey on November 24, 2019, 08:38:59 PM
Nice looking call, one of my first turkey calls was turtle shell with piece of slate glue into the shell , i still have this call...
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: 3bailey3 on November 24, 2019, 09:11:09 PM
I used to see some listed on eBay are yall sure it is illegal to hunt with them?
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on November 24, 2019, 09:18:04 PM
Quote from: 3bailey3 on November 24, 2019, 09:11:09 PM
I used to see some listed on eBay are yall sure it is illegal to hunt with them?
Wondering the same thing? Or is it just because it's a Box turtle she'll?
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: Sir-diealot on November 24, 2019, 10:33:45 PM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on November 24, 2019, 09:18:04 PM
Quote from: 3bailey3 on November 24, 2019, 09:11:09 PM
I used to see some listed on eBay are yall sure it is illegal to hunt with them?
Wondering the same thing? Or is it just because it's a Box turtle she'll?
I honestly think it depends from state to state.
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: mastevt on November 24, 2019, 10:49:23 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on November 24, 2019, 10:33:45 PM
Quote from: 1iagobblergetter on November 24, 2019, 09:18:04 PM
Quote from: 3bailey3 on November 24, 2019, 09:11:09 PM
I used to see some listed on eBay are yall sure it is illegal to hunt with them?
Wondering the same thing? Or is it just because it's a Box turtle she'll?
I honestly think it depends from state to state.

When I spoke with the conservation officer, It was detailed to me, that it is not illegal to make them, or to play them.  It is illegal to sell them and transport them across state lines.  The federal offence comes in mailing them.  Because your using a federal ageny.  Now statutes may vary from state to state, so Id advise to check that out.  I for one, am following the law.  Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: Cool Ridge Clucker on November 25, 2019, 07:25:22 AM
I have one of them myself.  I really like the sound I get out of it.  The slate came from a slab of slate found on a highway job our company was working on.  I know a few people who make them turtle shell calls, but none of them "hunt" them for that purpose.  They are always made out of old, dead turtles whose shells are left behind.  An unusual amount can be found along railroad tracks because they often get stuck under or between rails and end up dying there.
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: Sir-diealot on November 25, 2019, 12:08:43 PM
So I just got off the phone with the DEC here in NY if you take a snapping turtle during the season you are fine to use it (As well as a dead snapping turtle found dead during the season) All other species you would need a permit as I understood her. She is going to be emailing me the information.
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: Sir-diealot on November 25, 2019, 07:44:42 PM
Got that email back, this only pertains to NY

Good Afternoon Steve,



Following is the link to access the information regarding snapping turtle open seasons: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31339.html. Since snapping turtles are considered to be a game species, you may possess the shell if purchased/given by another hunter without any additional tags/permits required, if the animal was taken legally and the carapace (Hard upper shell) is greater than or equal to 12 inches in length. However, information regarding the possession permit can be found at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/28633.html if you would like to apply in the future to possess non-game species. If you have specific questions regarding this permit, you may contact Special Licenses at (518) 402-8985.



Best,

Felicia
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on November 25, 2019, 10:16:41 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on November 25, 2019, 07:44:42 PM
Got that email back, this only pertains to NY

Good Afternoon Steve,



Following is the link to access the information regarding snapping turtle open seasons: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31339.html. Since snapping turtles are considered to be a game species, you may possess the shell if purchased/given by another hunter without any additional tags/permits required, if the animal was taken legally and the carapace (Hard upper shell) is greater than or equal to 12 inches in length. However, information regarding the possession permit can be found at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/28633.html if you would like to apply in the future to possess non-game species. If you have specific questions regarding this permit, you may contact Special Licenses at (518) 402-8985.



Best,

Felicia
That would be one you'd want to carry for windy days..
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: Southerngobbler on November 26, 2019, 06:23:10 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on November 25, 2019, 07:44:42 PM
Got that email back, this only pertains to NY

Good Afternoon Steve,



Following is the link to access the information regarding snapping turtle open seasons: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31339.html. Since snapping turtles are considered to be a game species, you may possess the shell if purchased/given by another hunter without any additional tags/permits required, if the animal was taken legally and the carapace (Hard upper shell) is greater than or equal to 12 inches in length. However, information regarding the possession permit can be found at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/28633.html if you would like to apply in the future to possess non-game species. If you have specific questions regarding this permit, you may contact Special Licenses at (518) 402-8985.



Best,

Felicia
That sounds like somethin Flavor Flav might have worn around his neck-back before they had giant clocks.
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: Sir-diealot on November 26, 2019, 07:40:46 AM
Quote from: Southerngobbler on November 26, 2019, 06:23:10 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on November 25, 2019, 07:44:42 PM
Got that email back, this only pertains to NY

Good Afternoon Steve,



Following is the link to access the information regarding snapping turtle open seasons: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31339.html. Since snapping turtles are considered to be a game species, you may possess the shell if purchased/given by another hunter without any additional tags/permits required, if the animal was taken legally and the carapace (Hard upper shell) is greater than or equal to 12 inches in length. However, information regarding the possession permit can be found at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/28633.html if you would like to apply in the future to possess non-game species. If you have specific questions regarding this permit, you may contact Special Licenses at (518) 402-8985.



Best,

Felicia
That sounds like somethin Flavor Flav might have worn around his neck-back before they had giant clocks.
Who's Flavor Flav and why would he be wearing an email message around his neck?
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: Southerngobbler on November 26, 2019, 08:05:28 AM
He likes wearing big stuff, especially big email messages, when I get done hunting this morning I'll send u a pic


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Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: Southerngobbler on November 26, 2019, 01:24:15 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on November 26, 2019, 07:40:46 AM
Quote from: Southerngobbler on November 26, 2019, 06:23:10 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on November 25, 2019, 07:44:42 PM
Got that email back, this only pertains to NY

Good Afternoon Steve,



Following is the link to access the information regarding snapping turtle open seasons: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31339.html. Since snapping turtles are considered to be a game species, you may possess the shell if purchased/given by another hunter without any additional tags/permits required, if the animal was taken legally and the carapace (Hard upper shell) is greater than or equal to 12 inches in length. However, information regarding the possession permit can be found at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/28633.html if you would like to apply in the future to possess non-game species. If you have specific questions regarding this permit, you may contact Special Licenses at (518) 402-8985.



Best,

Felicia
That sounds like somethin Flavor Flav might have worn around his neck-back before they had giant clocks.
Who's Flavor Flav and why would he be wearing an email message around his neck?
That's Flavor Flav with his signature glass over timepiece pot call. Word on the street is before clocks were that big he used a snapping turtle shell-size extra large
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: Sir-diealot on November 26, 2019, 01:53:34 PM
Quote from: Southerngobbler on November 26, 2019, 01:24:15 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on November 26, 2019, 07:40:46 AM
Quote from: Southerngobbler on November 26, 2019, 06:23:10 AM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on November 25, 2019, 07:44:42 PM
Got that email back, this only pertains to NY

Good Afternoon Steve,



Following is the link to access the information regarding snapping turtle open seasons: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31339.html. Since snapping turtles are considered to be a game species, you may possess the shell if purchased/given by another hunter without any additional tags/permits required, if the animal was taken legally and the carapace (Hard upper shell) is greater than or equal to 12 inches in length. However, information regarding the possession permit can be found at: https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/28633.html if you would like to apply in the future to possess non-game species. If you have specific questions regarding this permit, you may contact Special Licenses at (518) 402-8985.



Best,

Felicia
That sounds like somethin Flavor Flav might have worn around his neck-back before they had giant clocks.
Who's Flavor Flav and why would he be wearing an email message around his neck?
That's Flavor Flav with his signature glass over timepiece pot call. Word on the street is before clocks were that big he used a snapping turtle shell-size extra large

LOL I actually knew who he was, grew up in the 80's as a teenager. As a matter of fact when I had my car accident in 88 there were no clocks in my hospital room (I was there from Dec. 16 til late March or early April) so I wound up with the giant GIANT RED wrist watch with a clock like that that we hung from the wall so I could see what time it was.
Title: Re: Box Turtle call
Post by: M,Yingling on November 27, 2019, 03:55:50 PM
Nice work on that one  :icon_thumright: