Turkey Hunting Shot Recommendations

Bacote Kid · February 09, 2006, 05:36:00 PM

Ilike the pooper if their struttin. If they're standin I prefer em with their back to me and try to put the arrow in the vitals via the spinal cord. Or if your shootin an arrow with an insert it's hard to beat that Gobbler Guillotine and a head/neck shot. Makes a nasty picture though...

sar · February 09, 2006, 08:56:00 PM

A friend of mine swears he can call one to 12 yards from me easy at his lease. He's got a chair stand set up, etc. I'm gonna try to get them with a gobbler guillotine.
Failing that, the 2" tree shark will be tried...

S.A.S.A. · February 10, 2006, 07:22:00 AM

A big snuffer and a close Tom ,wait till he try's to mount your decoy and put it in his spine,or when he starts fannin ya wait till he turns and shows ya the bulls eye ,and give em the snuffer enema.
Bow Hunting for Turkeys by Jack Brobst great book and deals with the subject of shot placement,hunting stratigies,ect,ect
stickandstring@juno.com

woodchucker · February 10, 2006, 07:30:00 AM

A 3 1/2" Magnum load of #6's!!! (oops sorry)

Stickbow98 · February 10, 2006, 07:27:00 PM

Bigge...As Dirty Harry said, "A good man knows his limitations!" :D

SoftPoint,
The spine shot is the best, but the bird doesn't have to be strutting. It is easier to move on a bird when his head is blocked by his fan, but that isn't a problem when hunting from a blind.

Hit 'em directly between the wings in the middle of the back and he's going NOWHERE!! (a few inches high or low and he's still down in his tracks) Always use a string tracker though, for added insurance just in case you are off to either side since they won't leave a blood trail.

Here's some pics and other info if you're interested:

http://www.bowsite.org/bowsite/features/articles/turkeycolumn/column1/

Good Luck!

mdwatts · February 10, 2006, 08:11:00 PM

Double Tequila, a little tonic water and a twist of lime. Pick the turkey up at the grocer. :-)

Just kidding turks are king. Good luck with all the good info you are getting.

whitebuffalo · February 10, 2006, 09:54:00 PM

HEY I LIKE TO SHOOT THEM IN THE HIPS OR THE HEAD.
HIPS NOCK'EM DOWN AND GIVES YOU TIME TO GETEM BEFORE THEY FLY,BREAKING ALOT OF BONE AND SEVERING MAJOR ARTERIES. THAT WOULD ALSO BE A BRAUDSIDE SHOT. THE HEAD, WELL THATS PRETTY MUCH JUST WHAT IT SOUND LIKE, IN THE HEAD AND ITS DONE RIGHT THERE.

plumbocop · February 11, 2006, 08:50:00 AM

I agree with Mark. My experience says to stay further back than you want to. That big breast is tempting but the broadside shot is the thighs. A turkeys vitals are there. Plus, if he can't run, he can't fly. Never shot one from behind but I suppose the little round spot would make a good target. Be patient, and wait for the shot. Dave.....

Earl E. Nov...mber · February 11, 2006, 09:24:00 AM

Try this http://www.bowsite.com/bowsite/features/articles/turkeyshoot/

tmccall · February 11, 2006, 10:19:00 AM

Now that was FUN!!! I'm now scoring 90 consistently on the turkey shoot posted above -- There is one I can't figure out.. A word to the wise the score seems based on your ability to hit the top of the wing at the base of the neck, regardless of angle. Some of the shots discussed here are considered misses there. I tried shooting thru the drummies a time or two. Once you figure out what they want though, it's pretty easy to figure out where you need to shoot.

ZaneD · March 30, 2008, 10:25:00 PM

Turkey season is near so I'll bring this one TTT so some more people can see it! I'll be out there with my little 52" recurve lookin' for some turks this saturday!!