Tree thrasher box call

A game call comprising:

• an elongated plastic cage having an open side and a plurality of sides wherein each of the plurality of sides includes at least one laterally positioned rib portion;
• a wooden plate movably coupled to the elongated plastic cage on the open side wherein the wooden plate includes at least one laterally positioned step;
• a first plurality of plastic flaps coupled to the at least one laterally positioned rib portion of the elongated plastic cage;
• a second plurality of plastic flaps coupled to the at least one laterally positioned step of the wooden plate;
• and
• at least one cloth loop coupling the elongated plastic cage to the wooden plate so the first plurality of plastic flaps and the second plurality of plastic flaps may pass over each other to simulate a rustling foliage sound.

A method for calling game, the method comprising:

• providing a game call comprising:
• an elongated cage portion having an open side and a plurality of sides wherein each of the plurality of sides includes at least one laterally positioned rib portion;
• tree rubbing knobs coupled to a corner edge of the elongated cage portion;
• a plate movably coupled to the elongated cage portion on the open side wherein the wooden plate includes a laterally positioned step;
• a spring and a hammer coupled to an outer face of the plate;
• a first plurality of flaps coupled to the laterally positioned rib portion of the elongated cage portion;
• a second plurality of flaps coupled to the laterally positioned step of the plate;
• and
• one or more cloth loops coupling the elongated cage portion to the plate;
• calling the game using one or more of the following techniques:
• moving the plate along the elongated cage portion so the first plurality of flaps and the second plurality of flaps pass over each other to simulate a rustling foliage sound;
• snapping a wood slapper down on the plate to simulate a branch breaking sound;
• rubbing the tree rubbing knobs against a tree to simulate an antler rubbing sound;
• and
• striking the plate with a hand to simulate a second branch breaking sound.