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Post by BT on Mar 21, 2009 15:03:55 GMT -5
I'm a turkey noob...the responses are very educational!   Me too  This is why I am posting this stuff now....before I get out in the field |
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Post by Buckshot06 on Mar 31, 2009 15:28:34 GMT -5
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Post by snoodslapper on Mar 31, 2009 18:04:47 GMT -5
Tomorrow morning is my archery opener. It is so windy right now that I'm not going to be able to put them to roost effectively, so I'll have to see what my luck/instincts do for me instead.  The thigh/leg shot has merit; that I do believe. I would be hesitant to use it on a bird that is strutting, however, as the wing feathers will basically obstruct your view for that shot and those particular quills are stout, to say the least. Also, thanks for the link Buckshot06. That is a pretty good read for the most part. If there is one thing that rings true to me in the whole article it is "there's more than one way for a bowhunter to shoot a turkey". I've taken upwards of 30 birds now with a bow, and my techniques and beliefs are much different than what I see espoused in forums, magazines, etc. as common or suggested methods. The author, and Vanderpool, are a bit hypocritical however. They state that even if you miss the artery, you basically "anchor" the bird by breaking the leg(s) which often allows you a second, follow-up shot. But, then, Vanderpool goes on to say the practice has basically eliminated "wounded birds" for him. Huh?  I think they'd have been better served in stating that it has all but eliminated unrecoverable birds perhaps. Nonetheless, severing any living creature's femoral artery is generally a very quick, certain death. Especially when it is a small animal with a very large heart (in comparison to body size) to pump it's rather small blood supply out quickly; like a wild turkey. Bottom line, shot placement (whatever your target area is) and a very tough, sharp broadhead are the best prescribed Rx. If the leg shot is presented to me, I might try it this year. |
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Post by SPIKER on Mar 31, 2009 20:24:18 GMT -5
Good luck tomorrow snood.  |
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Post by snoodslapper on Mar 31, 2009 20:28:15 GMT -5
Thanks man. Gonna need it I think. The birds are still pretty flocked up and it is MUDDY from all the snow we had. I'm gonna have to hike a long ways as the roads to my spots are impassable. Still beats workin' though.  |
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Post by SPIKER on Mar 31, 2009 20:39:25 GMT -5
You said it. I was talking to BT today about how turkey season should be in April here in NY. I've already seen some monster Toms with hens. But in the supreme intelligence of the NY DEC, the season starts in May....after the mating season, which is something like starting the deer season after the rut. I guess the weathers better in May anyway...except for the bugs.  Stick it out snood, and maybe pass on some of that turkey knowledge in your own placement thread...I'd be interested to see the results of all those years of taking birds with a bow. |
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Post by Buckshot06 on Apr 1, 2009 7:29:21 GMT -5
You said it. Stick it out snood, and maybe pass on some of that turkey knowledge in your own placement thread...I'd be interested to see the results of all those years of taking birds with a bow. I agree, snood any knowledge you can pass on would be greatly appreciated. I thought the article was a good read and like I mentioned before I never have even thought of a thigh as a shot placement but it does make since. I am not sure if I will try it or not, it will depend on the bird and the shot I am presented with. |
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I think they'd have been better served in stating that it has all but eliminated unrecoverable birds perhaps.
