The yelp is most likely a call that announces a turkey’s general presence. It’s the general turkey sound for urging other turkeys to approach their position. Likely translation: “Here I am. Where are ...

Spit and Drum: This combo vocalization is made by male turkeys while they’re strutting. It’s only emitted as the turkey reaches peak strut. It’s a quiet sound, and isn’t audible unless you’re close to ...