Quaker Boy 2616 Thunderbird Gobble Call – Loud Turkey Locator

Overview

The Quaker Boy 2616 Thunderbird is a turkey locator call designed to stand out in the early morning hush. It delivers a loud, high pitched gobble that travels across open fields, helping you pinpoint a gobbler’s location. The kit is easy to carry, and it includes a sound silencer cap to give you control over tone when needed. This call is built for one handed use or two handed, depending on how you move through the terrain.

In real field conditions, a confident locator call can prompt responding birds and reveal their position without excessive movement. The Thunderbird aims to offer a practical balance between volume, responsiveness, and portability, making it a potential addition to a hunter’s call lineup.

Key benefits in the field

• High pitched, loud locator tone that travels across distances
• One or two handed operation for flexibility while moving or shooting light
• Silencer cap for momentary quiet or stealth when needed
• Durable rubber bellows and dual latex reeds for reliable performance
• Acrylic body provides a solid, comfortable grip

What you get and how to use it

• Inside the kit you find rubber bellows, two latex reeds, an acrylic body, and a silencer cap
• To use, grip the call, squeeze the bellows with one or two hands, and release to produce a convincing gobble

Sound, build, and field notes

The Thunderbird combines a crisp, actionable tone with a straightforward design that feels sturdy in hand. The rubber bellows respond quickly to breath, while the two reeds shape the call’s pitch and edge. The acrylic frame stays light yet durable, ready for early sun and brisk mornings.

Field tip: practice in a safe area to learn how your timing and squeeze affect the gobble’s intensity. Use the silencer cap when you want to pause the calling sequence and listen for responses, then resume as conditions permit. While not a guarantee, many users report the Thunderbird helping them locate birds more efficiently during hunts.