Iconic hunting siblings to be enshrined with a monument

Burnham brothers historic roots, 'varmint call' inspired generations

  • In 1952, Murry Burnham brought a new twist to hunting refining the "art" of calling varmints. Contributed photo
    In 1952, Murry Burnham brought a new twist to hunting refining the "art" of calling varmints. Contributed photo
  • Spicewood natives Murry and Winston Burnham were taught the “ways of the woods” near and around their property by their father Morton. Contributed photos
    Spicewood natives Murry and Winston Burnham were taught the “ways of the woods” near and around their property by their father Morton. Contributed photos
  • Murry had a wild turkey that slept in one of his trees at night he befriended. The turkey followed him around and rode shotgun in his truck.
    Murry had a wild turkey that slept in one of his trees at night he befriended. The turkey followed him around and rode shotgun in his truck.
  • Murry and his brother Winston inspired a hoard of hunters to utilize their Black Magic varmint call.
    Murry and his brother Winston inspired a hoard of hunters to utilize their Black Magic varmint call.
  • As adults, Murry and his brother Winston eventually became a featured item in Marble Falls with their sporting goods store famous for a live rattlesnake pit.
    As adults, Murry and his brother Winston eventually became a featured item in Marble Falls with their sporting goods store famous for a live rattlesnake pit.
Those who lack experience in predator hunting may also be unfamiliar with Spicewood natives Murry and Winston Burnham, who built the first commercial predator mouth call. The calls imitate the sounds of prey and lure them into range for a shot. Predators like coyotes spread disease and eat valuable game, so many hunters view predator calling as a way to manage wildlife and has grown in…

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