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Turkey calling at the 2024 Iowa State Fair: Who took home the prize?
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Seven adults competed for best turkey calls at the Iowa State Fair, but Ervin Eiben of Monticello came out victorious.
Folks brought their best turkey calls to the opening day of the 2024 Iowa State Fair. While some used gadgets and gismos, others relied on their own voice.
The yearly event takes place at Pioneer Hall, and this year there were seven adult contestants. Each were asked to do four calls: a gobble, a cluck and purr, a kee kee run and a call of their choice.
While all contestants put their best foot forward, it was Ervin Eiben of Monticello, Iowa, who took home first place. Eiben said what he enjoys most about turkey hunting is calling the bird in.
Victoria Reyna-Rodriguez is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at vreynarodriguez@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter @VictoriaReynaR.