: an instrument used by hunters to produce a call or whistle imitating the yelp of the wild turkey hen
Examples of yelper in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebTo me, there’s just something missing with a push-button turkey yelper.—M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 7 Feb. 2023 A few years ago a yelper made in the 19th century by Charles Jordan was accorded a value of between $75,000 and $100,000.—Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 19 Feb. 2020
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