OUR PRO-STAFF I gave a lot of thought to what types of folks would make the best the best Pro-Staff.  At first, like everyone else probably, I thought big name turkey hunters. But, when I thought about it some more, it came to me that to make the best turkey call for the true turkey hunter, then I needed to ask that turkey hunter, not some guy getting paid for endorsements.  I went out and talked to some die-hard turkey hunters and asked what they liked or didn't like about the calls I made. I asked folks from all aspects of the turkey hunting world, from brand new beginners to old time veterans and collectors and got all kinds of answers. The Heirloom Turkey Calls Pro-Staff is made up of great folks of all ages and all levels of experience. Some of these folks you may have even seen or heard of and others you may not have.  But, they all have one thing in common; they are great folks who LOVE to hunt turkey. A great source of feedback to me, these guys are as honest as it gets; sometimes brutally honest.  It is because of them that I am able to build the best turkey calls possible.  I wouldn't ask a person to endorse something they do not believe in and these folks truly believe in the quality of Heirloom Turkey Calls and it shows. They are the first ones to tell me when an idea just does not work or when an idea is worthy of offering to hunters.   Let me introduce you to these fine folks. They are here for you. Feel free to ask them any questions you like and rest assured they will give their best possible answers. Just drop them a note in our message forum.

ABOUT OUR PRO STAFF

 

TOBY BENOIT - Noted outdoor columnist, novelist, and call maker. His work can be found in numerous publications including the popular Woods & Waters Magazine and Outdoor Sports In The Southeast Magazines, as well as publications by the National Wild Turkey Federation. Toby is a 20+ year veteran of the turkey woods and is a dedicated member of the National Wild Turkey Federation.  Having wandered back and forth all across the south hunting trophy gobblers, he's accumulated a lifetime of knowledge about the wild turkey and has developed hunting tactics that can help you to get within range of a big boss gobbler yourself this season. Toby's signature call, the "Rebel Yell" box call is now a part of the Heirloom lineup of handmade calls and he is currently assisting in the production of the Heirloom's "Dixie Darling" and "Long Tom" box calls as well.  No outdoorsman could be more welcomed to the Heirloom Turkey Call family. Ryofatdog@yahoo.com    CLICK HERE TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ON TOBY BENOIT.

JIM FERGUSON - Celebrity outdoorsman, author, and host of the Great American Outdoor Trails Radio Magazine. Jim has been hunting, fishing, and enjoying all that the great outdoors has to offer for over fifty years. His nationaly syndicated radio programs air weekly and you're encouraged to check out Jim's website here at gaot.net/Home.htm

OTHMAR VOHRINGER - Othmar is a true "been there, done that" kind of guy.  Born and raised in Switzerland, Othmar has traveled the world as an animal trainer, outdoorsman, and educator.  His knowledge and experience in the areas of animal behavior and as a hunter are extensive.  Othmar's 30 years of hunting experience are a welcomed addition to the Heirloom prostaff.  You can find links to Othmar's blog and his SHS Hunting Chat Forum in the links section.  In 2001 Othmar founded Smart Hunting Strategies (SHS) through which he offers his hunting seminars, promotions, and many other services to the hunting community.  Othmar can be contacted at atacov@yahoo.com for more information.

TONYA TIMM - Tonya brings her own unique qualifications to our pro-staff.  She certainly has plenty of experience chasing down the wiley Osceola's in South Florida as well as some mighty impressive deer and hogs.  She brings to us the woman's point of view on turkey hunting and the outdoors in general.  Tonya's straight forward thinking and her sharp wit keeps all of us on our toes, but don't be misled by her keen sense of humor, this lady knows her stuff and is a huge asset to our team. Tonynat@bellsouth.net

 

Bill "the shaman" Allendorf, doesn't claim to be much of a turkey hunter, but he's the world's expert at being a begining turkey hunter.  It's a long story.  Most of Bill's stories are that way.  Our resident rattle-shaker knows what it's like to start hunting without a clue. Bill has been writing for over 25 years, and quite a bit of it has been about his love of turkeys and turkey hunting.  You can read his stories on our forum as well as  his weblog, Genesis 9:2-4 Ministries -- Confessions of a Cervid Serial Killer.    When we say, "Pass it on,"  we're talking about men like Bill.  After losing all of his hunting buddies to the ravages of middle age, Bill went out and fathered three sons by two wives to replenish the ranks at turkey camp.   "A good turkey hunter knows the importance of youth." says Bill. "You need strong young-uns coming up, or else who are you gonna get to carry the dekes?

Scott Wilson, an outdoor loving native son of West Virginia, is no stranger to the Springtime turkey woods.  His calling abilities are second only to his woodsmanship when it comes to hunting the eastern wild turkeys in the hill country of his native state.  Having inherited his love of turkey hunting from his grandfather and other family members, Scott has dedicated himself to sharing his experiences with others in hopes that he might pass on some of his tips and tricks to the next generation of turkey hunters in order to support and preserve the hunting heritage he's so proud of.  Feel free to contact scott, through our Heirloom Turkey Call's chat forums and message boards anytime.