High-pressure turkey country demands tools that can locate birds without spooking them. When traditional locator sounds fail because birds have grown wary, a specialized game call that imitates natural woodland cues can be the difference between a long sit and a successful setup.

HAYDELS PILEATED WOODPECKER is an excellent locator call for turkeys especially in heavily hunted areas where the Owl Hooter doesn’t work. Its tonal signature cuts through wind and hunting pressure to draw attention without creating aggression responses that telegraph human presence.

Why this call works under pressure

Haydels designed this call to act as a locator rather than an aggressive enticement. Hunters in heavily hunted areas have noted that woodpecker-pattern calls create curiosity instead of immediate anger — turkeys will often respond with soft clucks or gobbles that reveal location without bringing in multiple birds at once. The listing price of $17.09 makes it an accessible, low-risk addition to a full caller kit.

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Field tactics and setup

Placement and cadence

Use short, intermittent bursts instead of long, continuous calling. Place the call where natural sounds would originate — near snags or at tree lines. When a soft locator response comes back, switch to close-range hen calling to convert location into a workable approach. The Haydels brand and model listing as Various means you may find pattern options that fit different timber types and wind conditions.

Timing

Early morning and late afternoon are prime times. In pressured country, lean on the pileated pattern for initial location attempts, then adapt based on bird behavior. Its tonal clarity helps in windy conditions where other calls wash out.

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Purchase considerations

At $17.09, this call is a budget-friendly addition to any caller rig. Model is listed as Various, reflecting Haydels’ approach to offering multiple patterns for different conditions. Click the links to view product details and pricing on our shop page and check current availability — purchases complete through the retailer.

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