Abstract:
A turkey call device and assembly for simulating multiple calls of a wild turkey hen. The turkey call device and assembly comprises a housing with a plurality of striker plates and at least one striker member. In one embodiment, the housing comprises two striker plates on the top thereof and a third striker plate on the bottom thereof. The bottom striker plate is capable of producing a locator call. The locator call has a hearing range of up to one half of a mile so as to eliminate the need for a user to travel long distances for the device to be heard from afar. Each striker plate and striker member can be formed from different materials. In this way, the turkey call device and assembly enables a user to reproduce multiple sounds, such as yelps, cuts, cackles, kee kees, runs, purrs, clucks, and other turkey hen sounds.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/052,634 filed on Sep. 19, 2014. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    Bird calling devices are used by outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, nature lovers, and other persons to mimic bird calls and to attract live birds toward a person. Generally, bird calling devices comprise a box structure with a striker block or a surface that can generate a sound that mimics a bird call. However, conventional bird calling devices are generally limited to making a single type of bird call, and thus serve a limited purpose. 
         [0003]    To that end it would be advantageous to provide an improved turkey call device and assembly configured to simulate multiple calls of a wild turkey hen to attract turkeys to a person while hunting. The improved turkey call device and assembly comprises a housing with a plurality of striker plates thereon and at least one striker member for producing various types of turkey calls, and in particular, hen sounds. 
         [0004]    In some embodiments, the housing comprises one striker plate on the top thereof and one striker plate on the bottom thereof. While, in some embodiments, the housing comprises two or three striker plates on the top thereof and one striker plate on the bottom thereof. The striker plate on the bottom of the housing is capable of producing a locator call. The locator call has a hearing range of up to one half of a mile so as to eliminate the need for the user to travel long distances for the device to be heard from afar. Each striker plate and striker member can be formed from different materials, such as aluminum slate, acrylic slate, and wood, for example, whereby using a different striker member to strike each striker plate produces a different sound. In this way, the improved turkey call device and assembly enables a user to reproduce multiple turkey call sounds, such as yelps, cuts, cackles, kee kees, runs, purrs, clucks, and other turkey hen sounds. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0005]    Like reference numerals in the figures represent and refer to the same or similar element or function. Implementations of the disclosure may be better understood when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed pictorial illustrations, schematics, graphs, drawings, and appendices. In the drawings: 
           [0006]      FIG. 1  is a front planar view of an exemplary embodiment of a turkey call device according to the inventive concepts disclosed herein. 
           [0007]      FIG. 2  is a top planar view of an embodiment of a turkey call device according to the inventive concepts disclosed herein. 
           [0008]      FIG. 3  is a bottom planar view of an embodiment of a turkey call device according to the inventive concepts disclosed herein. 
           [0009]      FIG. 4  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a turkey call assembly according to the inventive concepts disclosed herein 
           [0010]      FIG. 5  is a perspective view of an embodiment of a striker member of a turkey call assembly according to the inventive concepts disclosed herein. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS 
       [0011]    Before explaining at least one embodiment of the inventive concepts disclosed herein in detail, it is to be understood that the inventive concepts are not limited in their application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components or steps or methodologies set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The inventive concepts disclosed herein are capable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting the inventive concepts claimed herein in any way. 
         [0012]    In the following detailed description of embodiments of the inventive concepts, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the inventive concepts. However, it will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the inventive concepts within the disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail to avoid unnecessarily complicating the instant disclosure. 
         [0013]    As used herein, the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” “including,” “has,” “having,” or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements is not necessarily limited to only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed. 
         [0014]    If used herein the notation “a-n” appended to a reference numeral is intended as merely convenient shorthand to reference one, or more than one, and up to infinity, of the element or feature identified by the respective reference numeral (e.g.,  100   a - n ). Similarly, a letter following a reference numeral is intended to reference an embodiment of the feature or element that may be similar, but not necessarily identical, to a previously described element or feature bearing the same reference numeral (e.g.,  110 ,  110   a ,  110   b , etc.). Such shorthand notations are used for purposes of clarity and convenience only, and should not be construed to limit the instant inventive concept(s) in any way, unless expressly stated to the contrary. 
         [0015]    Further, unless expressly stated to the contrary, “or” refers to an inclusive or and not to an exclusive or. For example, a condition A or B is satisfied by anyone of the following: A is true (or present) and B is false (or not present), A is false (or not present) and B is true (or present), and both A and B are true (or present). 
         [0016]    In addition, use of the “a” or “an” are employed to describe elements and components of the embodiments herein. This is done merely for convenience and to give a general sense of the inventive concepts. This description should be read to include one or at least one and the singular also includes the plural unless it is obvious that it is meant otherwise. 
         [0017]    Finally, as used herein any reference to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular element, feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. 
         [0018]    The inventive concepts disclosed herein are generally directed to a turkey call device comprising a housing having an open front, open back, a top, bottom, and first and second sides extending therebetween. The turkey call device includes an acoustic chamber positioned within the housing that extends between the open front and open back of the housing. The housing includes a plurality of recessed grooves located on the top and bottom of the housing. In some embodiments, the housing may include one recessed groove positioned on the top of the housing and one recessed groove positioned on the bottom of the housing. In some embodiments, the housing may include one recessed groove positioned on the bottom of the housing and two or more recessed grooves positioned on the top of the housing. The recessed grooves extend between the open front and open back of the housing. Each recessed groove is configured to hold a striker plate therein. Each striker plate may be formed from a slate of aluminum, acrylic, or stone, for example, so as to be capable of producing different turkey call sounds. 
         [0019]    Referring now to  FIGS. 1-3 , shown therein is an exemplary embodiment of a turkey call device  100 . The turkey call device  100  includes a housing  105  having an open front  110 , an open back  115 , a top  120 , a bottom  125 , and first and second sides ( 130  and  135 ) extending there between. The turkey call device  100  includes an acoustic chamber  140  positioned within the housing  105  that extends vertically between the open front  110  and open back  115  of the housing  105 . The turkey call device  100  further includes a first recessed groove  145  located on the top  120  of the housing  105  and configured to hold a first striker plate  150  therein. The first recessed groove  145  extends vertically between the open front  110  and open back  115  of the housing  105 . The turkey call device  100  further includes a second recessed groove  165  located on the bottom  125  of the housing  105 . The second recessed groove  165  is configured to hold a second striker plate  170  therein. The second recessed groove  165  extends vertically between the open front  110  and open back  115  of the housing  105 . 
         [0020]    In some embodiments, the turkey call device  100  further includes a third recessed groove  155  located on the top  120  of the housing  105  and configured to hold a third striker plate  160  therein. The third recessed groove  155  extends vertically between the open front  110  and open back  115  of the housing  105  and is positioned parallel to the first recessed groove  145 . Similarly, in some embodiments, the turkey call device  100  may also include a fourth recessed groove located on the top of the housing and a fourth striker plate positioned within the fourth recessed groove. The fourth recessed groove extending vertically between the open front and open back of the housing and positioned parallel to the first and second recessed groove. 
         [0021]    The housing  105  includes an open front  110 , an open back  115 , a top  120 , a bottom  125 , and first and second sides ( 130  and  135 ) extending therebetween. The housing  105  may be constructed of any desired material, including but not limited to, wood, maple wood, acrylic, plastics, metals, alloys, non-metals, steel, titanium, carbon fiber, polymers, resins, ceramics, composite materials, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments the housing  105  may be elongated and generally rectangular in shape, while in some embodiments the housing  105  may be substantially square or may have any other desired shape, as will be appreciated by persons of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the instant disclosure. Further, embodiments of the housing  105  may include reinforcing or bracing structures, such as ribs, struts, braces, rods, or any other suitable reinforcing structure, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the housing  105  of the turkey call device  100  is tapered. For example, the open front  110  and open back  115  of the housing  105  may be tapered from the top  120  of the housing  105  to the bottom  125  of the housing  105 , so that the top  120  of the housing  105  is more narrow than the bottom  125  of the housing  105 . In this way, the housing  105  may be more easily held and used by a person. 
         [0022]    The turkey call device  100  further includes an acoustic chamber  140  positioned within the housing  105  and extending vertically between the open front  110  and open back  115  of the housing  105 . The acoustic chamber  140  is a hollow open ended resonance chamber formed within the housing  105  that allows the resonant oscillation of sound waves. The dimensions and position of the acoustic chamber  140  amplify the sound produced by the turkey call device  100  when in use. For example, when a striker member is rubbed across a striker plate of the turkey call device  100 , the resulting vibration produces a unique sound, similar to that of a turkey, which is amplified by the acoustic chamber  140 . 
         [0023]    The turkey call device  100  further includes a first recessed groove  145  located on the top  120  of the housing  105  that is configured to hold a first striker plate  150  therein. The first recessed groove  145  extends vertically between the open front  110  and open back  115  of the housing  105 . The first recessed groove  145  is formed within the housing  105  to hold a first striker plate  150 . The depth of the first recessed groove  145  is greater than the depth of the first striker plate  150  so that the first striker plate is recessed within the first recessed groove  145 . 
         [0024]    The first recessed groove  145  is generally rectangular in shape. However, it is to be understood that the first recessed groove  145  may have any desired shape configured to matingly receive a first striker plate  150  therein such that the first striker plate  150  is substantially below or flush with the housing  105 . In some embodiments, the first recessed groove  145  may be generally rectangular in shape. While in some embodiments the first recessed groove  145  may be substantially square, circular, or triangular, in shape. 
         [0025]    The first striker plate  150  is held by and attached to the first recessed groove  145 . The first striker plate  150  is generally rectangular in shape. However, it is to be understood that the first striker plate  150  may have any desired shape configured to matingly rest or attach to the first recessed groove  145  therein such that the first striker plate  150  is substantially below or substantially flush with the housing  105 . In some embodiments, the first striker plate  150  may be generally rectangular in shape. While in some embodiments the first striker plate  150  may be substantially square, circular, or triangular in shape so as to attach and fit within the shape of the first recessed groove  145 . 
         [0026]    Further, the first striker plate  150  may have any desired thickness sufficient to create the desired turkey call sound. Variations in thickness of the first striker plate  150  result in the first striker plate  150  producing different turkey call sounds, as will be appreciated by persons of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the instant disclosure. 
         [0027]    The first striker plate  150  may be attached to or rest within the first recessed groove  145  using fasteners, adhesives, Velcro, glues, combinations thereof, and the like. In some embodiments, the first striker plate  150  and the first recessed groove  145  may be formed as a unitary body, such as via casting, machining, molding, or any other desired method or technique. 
         [0028]    The first striker plate  150  is configured to produce a turkey call sound by rubbing a striker member across the first striker plate  150 . In this way, the vibration between the first striker plate and the striker member create sound, which mimics the sound of a turkey call, and which is amplified by the acoustic chamber  140  of the turkey call device  100 . The first striker plate  150  is preferably formed from aluminum slate, but may be formed from any suitable material sufficient to produce a turkey call sound upon rubbing the first striker plate  150  with a striker member. For example, the first striker plate  150  may be formed from stone, aluminum slate, aluminum, slate, acrylic, wood, plastic, composites, combinations thereof and the like. Further, in some embodiments, if the first striker plate  150  becomes worn, a user may remove and replace the first striker plate  150  with a new first striker plate  150 , either formed from the same material or from a different material. In this way, the turkey call device  100  can create many different turkey calls. For example, a user may change the first striker plate  150  and replace it with another first striker plate  150  formed from a different material, in the event the first striker plate  150  becomes wom or in the event the user desires to create a different turkey call sound. 
         [0029]    The turkey call device  100  further includes a second recessed groove  165  located on the bottom  125  of the housing  105  and configured to hold a second striker plate  170  therein. The second recessed groove  165  extends vertically along the bottom  125  of the housing  105  between the open front  110  and open back  115  of the housing  105 . The second recessed groove  165  and the second striker plate  170  operate similarly to the first recessed groove  145  and first striker plate  150 . However, the second recessed groove  165  and second striker plate  170  are centrally located along the bottom of housing  105 . The second striker plate  170  is configured to produce turkey call sounds and in particular a locator call. The locator call has a hearing range of up to one half of a mile so as to eliminate the need for the user to travel long distances for the device to be heard from afar. The second recessed groove  165  and second striker plate  170  are used in combination with the first recessed groove  145  and first striker plate  150  to produce different turkey call sounds. 
         [0030]    In some embodiments, the first recessed groove  145  and second recessed groove  165  are of different dimensions. In this way, the turkey call device  100  is able to produce multiple turkey call sounds. While the second recessed groove  165  is preferably positioned centrally on the bottom  125  of the housing  105 , it should be understood that the position of the second recessed groove  165  may vary, depending upon the desired shape and configuration of the turkey call device  100 , as will be appreciated by persons of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the instant disclosure. 
         [0031]    The second recessed groove  165  is formed within the housing  105  to hold a second striker plate  170 . The second recessed groove  165  is generally rectangular in shape. However, it is to be understood that the second recessed groove  165  may have any desired shape configured to matingly receive a second striker plate  170  therein such that the second striker plate  170  is substantially below or flush with the bottom  125  of the housing  105 . In some embodiments, the second recessed groove  165  spans the height of the housing  105 . In some embodiments, the second recessed groove  165  may be generally rectangular in shape. While in some embodiments the second recessed groove  165  may be substantially square, circular, or triangular, in shape. 
         [0032]    The second striker plate  170  is held by and attached to the second recessed groove  165 . The depth of the second recessed groove  165  is greater than the depth of the second striker plate  170  so that the second striker plate  170  is recessed within the second recessed groove  165 . The second striker plate  170  is generally rectangular in shape. It is to be understood that the second striker plate  170  may have any desired shape configured to matingly rest or attach to the second recessed groove  165  therein such that the second striker plate  170  is substantially below or substantially flush with the bottom  125  of the housing  105 . 
         [0033]    In some embodiments, the second striker plate  170  may be generally rectangular in shape. While in some embodiments the second striker plate  170  may be substantially square, circular, or triangular in shape so as to attach and fit within the shape of the second recessed groove  165 . Additionally, in some embodiments, each of the first recessed groove  145  and second recessed groove  165 , comprise a rectangular cross section. In this way, the first striker plate  150  and second striker plate  170 , rest flush against the first recessed groove  145  and second recessed groove  165 , respectively. 
         [0034]    The second striker plate  170  may have any desired thickness sufficient to create the desired turkey call sound. Variations in thickness between the first striker plate  150  and second striker plate  170  allow the turkey call device  100  to produce different turkey call sounds, as will be appreciated by persons of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the instant disclosure. In some embodiments, for example, the first striker plate  150  is greater in width than the second striker plate  170 , thereby allowing the third second plate  170  to produce different sounds than the first striker plate  150 . 
         [0035]    The second striker plate  170  may be attached to or rest within the second recessed groove  165  using fasteners, adhesives, Velcro, glues, combinations thereof, and the like. In some embodiments, the second striker plate  170  and the second recessed groove  165  may be formed as a unitary body, such as via casting, machining, molding, or any other desired method or technique. 
         [0036]    The second striker plate  170  is configured to produce a turkey call sound upon rubbing a striker member across the second striker plate  170 . In this way, the vibration created between the second striker plate  170  and the striker member create sound, which mimics the sound of a turkey call, and which is amplified by the acoustic chamber  140  of the turkey call device  100 . The second striker plate  170  is preferably formed from aluminum slate, but may be formed from any suitable material sufficient to produce a turkey call sound upon rubbing the second striker plate  170  with a striker. For example, the second striker plate  170  may be formed from stone, aluminum slate, aluminum, slate, acrylic, wood, plastic, composites, combinations thereof and the like. Further, in some embodiments, the second striker plate  170  may be selectively removed and replaced with a new second striker plate  170 , either formed form the same or from a different material. In this way, the turkey call device  100  can create many different turkey calls, by varying or replacing the second striker plate  170 . For example, a user may remove and replace the second striker plate  170  with another second striker plate  170  if the second striker plate  170  becomes worn or if the user desires to the turkey call device  100  to produce a different turkey call sound. 
         [0037]    In some embodiments, the turkey call device  100  further includes a third recessed groove  155  located on the top  120  of the housing  105  and configured to hold a third striker plate  160  therein. The third recessed groove  155  and the third striker plate  160  operate similarly to the first recessed groove  145  and first striker plate  150 . The third recessed groove  155  extends vertically between the open front  110  and open back  115  of the housing  105  and is positioned parallel or in a side by side orientation to the first recessed groove  145  such that the first recessed groove  145  and third recessed groove  155  are separated by a portion of the housing  105 . In some embodiments, the first striker plate  150  and third striker plate  160  span the height of the housing  105 . Further, in some embodiments, the third striker plate  160  is greater in width than the first striker plate  150 , thereby allowing the first striker plate  150  to produce different sounds from the third striker plate  160 . 
         [0038]    While the third recessed groove  155  is preferably positioned parallel to the first recessed groove  145 , it should be understood that the position of the third recessed groove  155  may vary, depending upon the desired shape and configuration of the turkey call device  100 , as will be appreciated by persons of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the instant disclosure. 
         [0039]    The third recessed groove  155  is formed within the housing  105  to hold a third striker plate  160 . The depth of the third recessed groove  155  is greater than the depth of the third striker plate  160  so that the third striker plate  160  is recessed within the third recessed groove  155 . The third recessed groove  155  is generally rectangular in shape. However, it is to be understood that the third recessed groove  155  may have any desired shape configured to matingly receive a third striker plate  160  therein such that the third striker plate  160  is substantially below or flush with the housing  105 . In some embodiments, the third recessed groove  155  may be generally rectangular in shape. While in some embodiments the third recessed groove  155  may be substantially square, circular, or triangular, in shape. 
         [0040]    The third striker plate  160  is held by and attached to the third recessed groove  155 . The third striker plate  160  is generally rectangular in shape. However, it is to be understood that the third striker plate  160  may have any desired shape configured to matingly rest or attach to the third recessed groove  155  therein such that the third striker plate  160  is substantially below or substantially flush with the housing  105 . In some embodiments, the third striker plate  160  may be generally rectangular in shape. While in some embodiments the third striker plate  160  may be substantially square, circular, or triangular in shape so as to attach and fit within the shape of the third recessed groove  155 . 
         [0041]    Further, the third striker plate  160  may have any desired thickness sufficient to create the desired turkey call sound. Variations in thickness of the third striker plate  160  with the first striker plate  150  result in the turkey call device  100  producing different turkey call sounds, as will be appreciated by persons of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the instant disclosure. 
         [0042]    The third striker plate  160  may be attached to or rest within the third recessed groove  155  using fasteners, adhesives, Velcro, glues, combinations thereof, and the like. In some embodiments, the third striker plate  160  and the third recessed groove  155  may be formed as a unitary body, such as via casting, machining, molding, or any other desired method or technique. 
         [0043]    The third striker plate  160  is configured to produce a turkey call sound upon rubbing a striker member across the third striker plate  160 . In this way, the resulting vibrations produce sound, which mimic the sound of a turkey call, and which are amplified by the acoustic chamber  140  of the turkey call device  100 . The third striker plate  160  is preferably formed from acrylic, but may be formed from any suitable material sufficient to produce a turkey call sound upon rubbing the second striker plate  160  with a striker member. 
         [0044]    For example, the third striker plate  160  may be formed from stone, acrylic, aluminum slate, acrylic slate, aluminum, slate, wood, plastic, composites, combinations thereof and the like. Further, in some embodiments, the third striker plate  160  may be selectively removed and replaced with a new third striker plate  160 , either formed form the same or from a different material. In this way, the turkey call device  100  can create many different turkey calls, by varying or replacing the material of the third striker plate  160 . For example, a user may change and replace the third striker plate  160  with another third striker plate  160  formed from a different material if the third striker plate  160  becomes worn or if the user desires to create a different turkey call sound. 
         [0045]    In operation, the housing  105  of the turkey call device  100  is held in a user&#39;s non-dominant hand, while a striker member  275  (as shown in  FIG. 5 ) is held in the user&#39;s dominant hand, so that the striker member  275  is held similarly to a writing utensil. The striker member  275  can then be drawn towards or rubbed across the first striker plate  150 , third striker plate  160 , or second striker plate  170 . For example, a striker member  275  formed cherry wood can be used with each of the first striker plate  150 , third striker plate  160 , or second striker plate  170 , to produce sounds that mimic turkey sounds, and more specifically, turkey hen sounds. While, a striker member  275  formed from walnut wood can also be used with each of the first striker plate  150 , third striker plate  160 , or second striker plate  170 , to produce sounds that mimic turkey sounds, and more specifically, turkey hen sounds. In this way, the turkey call device  100  can produce at least six different types of hen sounds. 
         [0046]    Referring now to  FIGS. 4-5 , shown therein a turkey call assembly  200 . The turkey call assembly  200  is implemented similarly to the turkey call device  100  and further includes a striker member  275  as shown in  FIG. 5 . In some embodiments, the turkey call assembly  200  may include a first recessed groove and first striker plate located on the top of the housing and a second recessed groove and second striker plate located on the bottom of the housing. While in some embodiments, the turkey call assembly  200  may also include a third recessed groove and third striker plate located on the top of the housing and a fourth recessed groove and fourth striker plate also located on the top of the housing. In some embodiments, the first recessed groove, third recessed groove, and fourth recessed groove may be positioned in a side by side or parallel orientation along the top of the housing. 
         [0047]    As shown in  FIGS. 4-5 , the turkey call assembly  200  includes a housing  205  having an open front  210 , an open back  215 , a top  220 , a bottom  225 , and first and second sides ( 230  and  235 ) extending therebetween. The turkey call assembly  200  includes an acoustic chamber  240  positioned within the housing  205  that extends vertically between the open front  210  and open back  215  of the housing  205 . The turkey call assembly  200  includes a first recessed groove  245  located on the top  220  of the housing  205  and that extends vertically between the open front  210  and open back  215  of the housing  205  and an aluminum slate first striker plate  250  positioned within the first recessed groove  245 . 
         [0048]    The turkey call assembly  200  further includes a second recessed groove  265  located on the bottom  225  of the housing  205 . The second recessed groove  265  extends vertically between the open front  210  and open back  215  of the housing  205 . The turkey call assembly further includes an aluminum slate second striker plate  270  positioned within the second recessed groove  265 . The turkey call assembly  200  also includes a third recessed groove  255  located on the top  220  of the housing  205 . The third recessed groove  255  extends vertically between the open front  210  and open back  215  of the housing  205  and is positioned parallel to or in a side by side orientation with the first recessed groove  245 . The turkey call assembly  200  includes an acrylic slate third striker plate  260  positioned within the third recessed groove  255 . 
         [0049]    As shown in  FIG. 5 , the turkey call assembly  200  also includes a striker member  275  having a first section  280  having a proximal end  285  and a distal end  290 . The striker member  275  also includes a second section  295  having an upper end  300  and a lower end  305 . The proximal end  285  of the first section  280  is attached to the upper end  300  of the second section  295 . Wherein the distal end  290  of the striker member  275  is rubbed across the aluminum slate first striker plate  250 , the aluminum slate second striker plate  270 , and the acrylic slate third striker plate  260 , so as to produce at least three different turkey call sounds. 
         [0050]    The striker member  275  is preferably constructed from wood, such as cherry wood or walnut wood. However it should be understood that the striker member  275  may be constructed of any desired material, including but not limited to, stone, wood, cherry wood, walnut wood, acrylic, plastics, metals, alloys, non-metals, steel, titanium, carbon fiber, polymers, resins, ceramics composite materials, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments the striker member  275  may be generally elongated and rectangular in shape, while in some embodiments the striker member  275  may be substantially square or may have any other desired shape, as will be appreciated by persons of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the instant disclosure. Further, embodiments of the striker member  275  may include reinforcing or bracing structures, such as ribs, struts, braces, rods, or any other suitable reinforcing structure, or combinations thereof. 
         [0051]    In some embodiments, the second section  295  of the striker member  275  is tapered. For example, the upper end  300  may be tapered from the lower end  305 , so that the upper end  300  is more narrow than the lower end  305 . In this way, the second section  295  may be more easily held and used by a person. The striker member  275  may have any desired thickness sufficient to strike or rub the aluminum slate first striker plate  250 , the aluminum slate second striker plate  270 , and the acrylic slate third striker plate  260  so as to produce three different turkey call sounds. Variations in thickness of the striker member  275  and variations in the material used for the striker member  275  result in the turkey call assembly  200  producing different turkey call sounds. For example, the striker member  275  may be formed from walnut wood, cherry wood, or other suitable materials as will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the instant disclosure. 
         [0052]    In some embodiments, the turkey call assembly  200  includes a pair of striker members  275 . Each of the striker members  275  is composed of different types of hardwood, such as walnut and cherry wood, so as to produce a different sound when engaging the aluminum slate first striker plate  250 , acrylic slate third striker plate  260 , or aluminum slate second striker plate  270 . In operation, the housing  205  of the turkey call assembly  200  is held in a user&#39;s non-dominant hand, while a striker member  275  is held in the user&#39;s dominant hand, so that the striker member  275  is held similarly to a writing utensil. 
         [0053]    The striker member  275  can then be drawn towards or rubbed across the aluminum slate first striker plate  250 , acrylic slate third striker plate  260 , or aluminum slate second striker plate  270 . For example, a striker member  275  formed cherry wood can be used with each of the aluminum slate first striker plate  250 , aluminum slate second striker plate  270 , or acrylic slate third striker plate  260 , to produce sounds that mimic turkey sounds, and more specifically, turkey hen sounds. While, a striker member  275  formed from walnut wood can also be used with each of the aluminum slate first striker plate  250 , aluminum slate second striker plate  270 , or acrylic slate third striker plate  260 , to produce different sounds that mimic turkey sounds, and more specifically, turkey hen sounds. In this way, the turkey call device  200  can produce at least six different types of hen sounds. 
         [0054]    It is to be appreciated that embodiments of the turkey call device  100  or turkey call assembly  200  may be shipped with the housing  105  and housing  205  fully or partially assembled, or with the turkey call device  100  or turkey call assembly  200  fully or partially disassembled in the form of a kit, as will be readily appreciated by persons of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the instant disclosure. 
         [0055]    From the above description, it is clear that the inventive concepts disclosed herein are adapted to carry out the objects and to attain the advantages mentioned herein as well as those inherent in the inventive concepts disclosed herein. While exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts disclosed herein have been described for purposes of this disclosure, it will be understood that numerous changes may be made which will readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art and which are accomplished within the broad scope of the inventive concepts disclosed herein and defined by the appended claims.