TURKEY BOX CALLING BASICS -- MDC's Jake Hindman provides some basic tips on how to use a turkey box call. The 2020 youth turkey season is April 4th and 5th. The main spring turkey season in Missouri runs April 20 to May 10. | Missouri Dept. of Conservation

Box calls are a great option for beginner turkey callers. They're easy to use and more versatile than most people think. Jeff Propst has been turkey hunting for over 40 years, and one of his favorite calls to use is still a box call. This week on Land Beat, he discusses the different kinds of box calls, and the different kinds of turkey sounds you can make with them. If you are new to turkey calling/hunting, consider learning how to use a box call to add one more weapon in your arsenal this spri