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bankwalker:
so this year i plan on hunting turkeys for the first time ever. im really excited to get out and get me a turkey. BUT im gonna go about it with a bow...
ive seen alot of turkey while archery hunting elk in september, so i know some good areas. and every single turkey i have seen has been well within bow range.

so i figure if im calling them in and im actually sitting and waiting i should have no problem getting one. every time i have seen them i have been walking, and they let me get in close.

so my question...

anyone else hunt them with a bow? and have you had any luck?

also some tips would be awesome.

thanks

bowhuntin:
Turkeys have really good eye sight so you might want to find a natural blind where they won't see you draw or buy one and bring it with you. I have never personally tried it with a bow, but I am sure it is doable. My friend tried it with a bow a couple years ago with no success. Your best bet is going to be in the Northeast for gobblers because there sure aren't that many around Central Washington. Where ever it is you hunt for elk in September may not be accessible come April first either, so the turkeys may not be where you think they are.

LongTatLaw:
Ive "tried" this before and plan to try agai this year with Head-shot...

You WILL NOT succeed without a decoy to distract it while u draw.

Getting within 40 yards isnt hard. drawing without spooking it is step one and hitting it when the damn birds seem to be able to see the arrow coming and MATRIX bend away from them...thats the problem.

but it can be done by all means.

good luck and Ill keep ya posted on my efforts!

dave

LongTatLaw:
Here is a bird or 2 of mine...from North Carolina... taken with a shotgun.

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