Order Questions
What business name will show on my credit card statement?
Zink is a brand that is part of the GSM Outdoors group of brands and companies. Please be aware that charges for your purchases will appear on your statement as being from GSM Outdoors.
My credit card was charged but I didn't get my order. What do I do?
When you place an order on ZinkCalls.com, a temporary hold is placed on your credit card. This will show as "pending" on your credit card statement. Payment doesn't actually process until your order ships. If for any reason your order doesn't go through or ship, that pending payment will drop off your statement within a few days.
I placed an order on ZinkCalls.com but still haven't gotten my product. Where is it?
Throughout the order process you should receive two emails from us. The first confirms your order was successfully placed and provides your order number. Check to make sure you have this email. If you didn't get it, we probably didn't get your order.
The next email to arrive confirms shipment and includes a tracking number. Click on that number to go to the UPS website where you can follow your Zink order on its way to you. If the package shows it has arrived but didn't, or if the tracking information isn't updating, it's best to contact UPS directly to figure out next steps.
We're here to help. So if you didn't get any emails, if you're still confused about the status of your order, or if you just to talk through some details please call us at 877-269-8490. Our customer service team is available M-F 8:00am-4:00pm CT.
The product I want is out of stock. How do I place an order?
Occasionally some of our most popular products get sold through faster than we can make them. Rest assured we're aware of the stocking issue and are working to get the item back on ZinkCalls.com for purchase. Once that happens, you'll see the "Out of Stock" message change to "In Stock." Feel free to call our customer service team for more information on product availability.
Do you ship to P.O. Boxes?
Unfortunately, at this time we do not deliver orders to P.O. Boxes. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to resolve it!
General Product Questions
How do I decide which call to buy?
One of our call specialists will be happy to assist you in your purchase decision. Call us at 877-269-8490 to help us find the perfect Zink call for you.
I'm looking for a certain color but don't see it for the call I've selected. Are other colors available?
Yes! We have a wide range of colors that you may not see listed. Please call our customer service team at 877-269-8490. We'll be happy to help you create the perfect call to add to your lanyard.
What is the easiest duck call for a beginner to start with?
All of our calls can be mastered with practice. Specifically for beginners, we recommend the Power Hen 2 (PH-2) for its easy-blowing double reed and wide range of sounds.
What is the easiest goose call for a beginner to start with?
Goose calls are our bread and butter. The Nightmare on Stage (NOS) acrylic goose call is also very popular with beginner goose callers. If you're worried about cost, a polycarbonate call is probably best for you. The PC-1 polycarbonate goose call is an affordable call with incredible sounds.
I'm new to turkey calling. How do I choose which call is right for me?
Every turkey call takes practice, but with time anyone can master them all! Friction calls, which includes box calls and pot calls, are incredibly beginner-friendly. They create strong, consistent sounds and are often used as starters to call in gobblers. Diaphragm calls (sometimes referred to as mouth calls) offer added range and inflection. They also free up your hands to prepare your weapon, making them a great finishing call.
Which pot call surface is best for turkey calling?
There is no "best" when it comes to calling surfaces. At Zink we offer three options: slate, aluminum and crystal. Selecting the right surface mostly comes down to personal preference, but there are a few elements to consider. Slate is a good beginner surface and the traditional choice that creates slightly softer sounds. Crystal is loud and crisp, with a unique aesthetic for extra visual appeal. Aluminum is bright and sharp for heavily winded terrain.
I'm interested in carrying Zink products in my store. How do I become a dealer?
Please visit our Become a Dealer form. We look forward to working with you!
I would like to request a donation for an upcoming hunting event/fundraiser.
Conservation is important to us, and we love supporting fellow hunters. Please submit a request through the Contact Us form with the details of your request. Submissions must be sent at least 30 days prior to the event date. Please note: we hope to be able to help but cannot guarantee participation.
Goose Calling Tips
How to call geese like a pro
Make an "OK" sign with your thumb and forefinger around the base of the call. Rest your other three fingers on your palm. Cup your other hand around the bottom to add back pressure. Adjust your gripping hand to change pitch, and your offhand to change tone.
Honk: Honks are slow and deep without too much emotion. Blow a small amount of air from your diaphragm, allowing the reed to naturally hit a high-pitched break at the end.
Cluck : This sound is more aggressive than a typical honk and great for calling. Blow a short burst of air about half the length of a honk with a pitch that's twice as high.
Murmur : This is good background chatter for 2-3 callers to produce while another caller clucks. Simply hum into the call to mimic the murmur of a feeding goose.
Multiple Geese : Practice with different tones, pitches and rhythms to sound like multiple geese.
Yodel : Blow or "cough" two or three quick bursts of air into the call, using air from your diaphragm. Cup your hands around the back of the call to add natural backpressure.
Duck Calling Tips
Learn the basics of duck calling
Wrap your index finger and thumb around the base of the call, cupping the rest of your hand around the bottom. Open your hand as you blow for variety in sound.
Quack : Use air from your diaphragm to blow "whut. "
Content Hen: Blow a series of 4 to 5 longer quacks while slowing down the cadence.
Greeting Call : String a series of 5 to 7 calls together with increasing speed: "Wheeet, wheet, wheet, whet, whet, whet."
Comeback Call : Blow a greeting call fast, loud and demanding.
Feeding Call : Blow short bursts of the words "ticka, ticka, ticka, ticka, ticka."
Turkey Calling Tips
How to use a turkey box call
Hold the call base with your off-hand and the lid handle with your dominant hand. There are numerous ways to hold the handle; use whichever feels most comfortable and allows adequate control. One option is to place your thumb on the top of the handle and your index finger below. Or, make a "V" with your index and middle finger and the handle in the center.
Yelp: Softly slide the lid across the top of one sidewall with a quick ¾ to 1-inch stroke.
Cluck : Place the thumb of your dominant hand on the end of the handle with slight pressure. Find the sweet spot on top of the box sidewall (near the middle) and tap the inside edge of the lid against it. The lid only needs to move about ¼ inch per tap.
Cutt : Use the cluck technique, but with more rapid motion and increased downward friction. Do this at different rhythms and tempos.
Purr: Drag the lid across the sidewalls slowly and softly.
Cackle: Produce a series of four to six cutts. Slow down at the end of the series.
How to use a turkey diaphragm call
Place the call against the roof of your mouth, with the reed end pointing out toward the front of your mouth, and the cut reed and logo facing up. Apply light pressure with your tongue to hold the call in place. It should be in the middle to front portion of your mouth " whichever is more comfortable.
Exhale gradually while dropping your jaw, allowing air to pass between your tongue and the reeds. Vary air flow, tongue pressure, jaw speed and call position to achieve different sounds. More tongue pressure creates higher pitches; use less pressure for lower notes.
Yelp : Say "yawk" while lightly moving air between your tongue and the reeds. Move your jaw up and down to regulate airflow and achieve the desired two-note sound.
Cluck: Say the word "chuck."
Cutt : Say "chuck, chuck, chuck" in various rhythms and tempos.
Purr : Roll your tongue while softly blowing across the reeds. If you can't roll your tongue, flutter your lips in a similar fashion.
Cackle: Produce a series of four to six cutts. Slow down at the end of the series.
How to use a turkey pot call
Place the striker on the call surface, tilted away from you at about a 60-degree angle. The striker will make sounds moving down the surface and remain silent traveling back up. Never hold the striker directly up-and-down or lift it off the surface. Keeping the striker in contact with the surface helps make smooth strokes and eliminate undesirable clicking.
Yelp : The yelp is the key to basic turkey communication. Move the striker along the surface in circular motions (counterclockwise for right-handed; clockwise for left-handed) using light to moderate pressure. Draw bigger, fast circles to add volume, and smaller circles at a slower speed for softer yelps.
Cluck : Clucks signal contentment. Quickly pop the striker straight down, approximately a quarter-inch, with light to moderate pressure.
Cutt: Cutts are loud, fast, aggressive clucks that hens use to show dominance or when excited. Pop the striker down the surface in a slightly longer stroke, about one inch, with moderate to heavy pressure. Do this in various rhythms and tempos.