turkey with bow

[bentshaft]

i got my turkey this spring with my bow and none of the guys i hunt with have ever got a bird with a bow...am i lucky or have any of you got one?

[PA BEN]

It's not EZ. Any turkey you get with a bow is a challenge. I arrowed a big tom one day, he rolled, jumped up and launched off the ridge. Never did find that bird. I use a muzzle loader shot gun now.

[Turkeyman]

It is tough to take a turkey with a bow i have found a good ground blind works best. I have a double bull blind and have had great luck killing toms with a bow.

[Charlie]

Nice work!! Congratulations! 

[blessed]

Congratulations! yes it is almost a miracle I think sometimes I've taken ten over the years with my bow but should have taken more.

[Turkeyman]

Hi blessed how are you doing? I just want to think you again for getting me headed in the right direction with turkey hunting you are a big part in why i love this sport. I Will post pic. when i figure it out I'm knew at this.

[Charlie]

Nice bird Blessed!! 

[Hoytstaffshooter83]

I personally only think its harder because you have to draw when they are in range, or before and hold it, that movement makes it difficult.. as far as hitting them I have never lost one, as long as you make a good shot, they dont go far, and certainly dont fly away.....  here is my 24lb 10in beard from this spring.....

[MuleySniper]

Slinger and I chase some around with our bows one year. I hadn't had that many under my belt yet so I opted to roll a couple with the shotty Slinger just missed a dandy one time. He had major turkey fever I think. I might try again this year if I'm not hunting in 4 feet of snow again.
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[PA BEN]

If you use a broadhead, use a turkey stopper, It's like a judo spring. Also turn down your poundage so arrow has a chance to stay with the Bird. The best way to stop a turkey is to use a mechanical broadhead.

[Hoytstaffshooter83]

all the ones I have shot have been with my 4 blade mx4 at 60lbs of out my hoyt.. only 1 pass through.. and he didnt go anywhere.. the rest stayed in the bird......

[fc2038]

hey nice lookin birds. I normally use the old shotgun, but with my new bow I might have to run around the woods with the string this year!!

[Elkstuffer]

I'll be trying it with a bow for the first time this year. I'll have my little boy with me also. He turns 3 the day before the opener so that will be a challenge in itself. I'm going to set up my ground blind the day before with a heater and a sleeping bag in it so he will be comfortable. I'm really looking forward to it.

[Gobble]

I'll probably be going after them with the bow next year. With a blind I don't think it will be much tougher where we go either way, most shots are within 20 yrds. Sounds like fun, hell If I can kill a grouse at 30 yrds or more a turkey ought to be a breeze.

[PA BEN]

They don't always stay put when you shoot them with an arrow. Try to hit'em good, no blood trail, and they can fly along ways dead. Break a wing, thy, if you break a thy they can't jump up and fly. Back bone is a good shot to. Use a decoy the keep the tom Occupied, so you can make a good shot on him.