Off-Season Call Storage

🦃 How to Store Turkey Mouth Calls in the Freezer

✅ Why Freeze Them?

Latex dries out, cracks, or sticks together over time—especially in heat or humidity. Freezing slows down that deterioration.

🧊 Step-by-Step Storage Method:

1. Clean the Calls First

• Rinse mouth calls gently with lukewarm water to remove saliva, debris, and moisture.

• Optionally, sanitize with a very mild mouthwash-water solution (50/50 mix). Swish or soak briefly (15–30 seconds).

• Rinse again with water afterward to remove residue.

• Let air dry completely before storing (crucial to prevent mold).

2. Use Plastic Containers or Bags

• Place each call in a separate plastic container or zip-top bag to avoid sticking.

• Do not stack latex reeds directly on each other.

3. Label & Date (Optional)

• Label the container or bag with the type of call and date stored.

• Makes it easy to keep track of age and rotate calls season to season.

4. Freeze

• Store in the freezer, not the fridge. Freezing halts degradation, while fridges may allow mold growth due to moisture and temps above freezing.