Game call device

Abstract

A frictional-type game calling apparatus, wherein a striking plate is adapted to be frictionally contacted by a striker for reproducing the mating, gathering, and feeding calls of wild turkeys. The present apparatus and method allows for easy, one-handed operation, wherein the striker is held in constant contact with the striking plate, thereby allowing unrestricted use of the game call in any physical orientation.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates generally to a game calling apparatus, and more specifically to a dual friction-type turkey call, wherein a striking plate is adapted to be frictionally contacted by a striker for audibly reproducing the mating, gathering, and feeding calls of wild turkeys. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Game call devices for simulating the sound of turkeys or other game birds are prevalent within the hunting industry. Most conventional game call devices typically comprise a slate box and the manual use of a striking stick. To operate such devices, the slate is held in one hand while the stick is held in the other. The stick is brought into contact with the slate in short strokes to simulate the calls of the wild turkey. However, because the stick must strike the slate at a certain angled stroke length with a certain force in order to simulate the bird calls accurately, much practice and skill is required to effectively mimic or reproduce the ...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a friction-type game call device that allows users to accurately simulate and mimic the sounds of turkeys and other game birds. The device has a unique combination and orientation of components that amplify the sounds generated by the device. It also has a strategic placement of the sounding board, allowing for easy combination with conventional frictional-type and striking stick devices. The device can hold the striking plate in constant contact with the striking block, allowing unrestricted use in any physical orientation. It is compact, easy to use, and can be stored in a pocket. The device is single-handed, allowing users to utilize their free hand for other activities, such as shooting. The preset orientation of components allows unskilled users to easily utilize the device without practice. The device can also accurately simulate turkey fighting purrs by operating the single-handed use assembly and the striking stick device simultaneously."

Problems solved by technology

As such, it is extremely difficult for a beginner to accurately simulate the calls via use of such a hand-held device.

Operation of these devices can also be cumbersome for even the most experienced hunters.

Specifically, when a turkey approaches, the device must be put down so that the shotgun can be picked up, often resulting in loss of the most opportune moment for aiming and shooting at the turkey.

Although friction-type game call devices requiring single-hand operation are available, such devices are limited in application, as they must be held in a particular vertical orientation to ensure that the striker is held in gravitational contact with the slate.

Such restrictions can be extremely cumbersome, especially while tracking a moving target and attempting to prepare a shotgun for firing at same.

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