04/09/2026
A turkeyâs putt is more than just the sound of nature â it is a communication system to fellow turkeys. A sharp, high-pitched "putt" is a turkeyâs version of a loud emergency siren. Itâs a specific warning call used to tell the rest of the flock that danger is nearby. While you might hear it just once, it usually comes out as a fast, frantic string of notes that lets everyone know itâs time to get moving.
For a hunter, hearing that sound means your window of opportunity is slamming shut. If youâve got a gobbler in your sights and you hear the âalarm putt,â heâs already been warned of danger and is a split second away from vanishing into the brush. You canât afford to wait for a perfect angle or a better view. If you hear that alarm, take your shot as soon as you have a clear opening, or you'll be left looking at an empty field.
Here we have a wild turkey that's making the putt sound which can sound similar to a cluck. However, it has a different meaning. Seems she was alerted to our...