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DeKuma:
I got bored yesterday so I went shopping.  I found a featherflex Jake decoy for @ $10.  I thought it was kind of cheezy, so I took bubble wrap I was using to make a bag target and stuffed the decoy with it, then took it out back to fling arrows at it.  Figured it makes a decent 3D target and cheap.  Put about 50 arrows into it yesterday and it is holding up well so far.  The foam kind of closes back up after I remove the arrow.  Fine for field points, but would not use a broadhead on it!
My son decided he had to be in the picture too, since he was helping me find the turkeys in the "woods" and pointing them out for me.  He was pretty excited.  Dropping to his knees and whispering, "There is one, he is huge!  Take it easy, deep breaths!"  There is hope for him yet to be a hunter!

So, what do you think?  Dead bird or do I need to aim higher, lower, forward or back?

Just thought I would pass the idea along to you all.  Passes the time until Turkey finally opens!

bowhuntin:
Looks like a good shot to me. Here is a link to the TacomaNWTF where they talk about other shots beside the broadside shot incase you want to read it. http://www.tacomanwtf.org/shot_placement.htm

DeKuma:
Thanks for the link.
I like the fact that I can spin this one on its axis pretty easy.  Been practicing head on and facing away as well.  They seem like a much higher percentage shot and I seem to hit better there.  Right below the beard or about halfway up the back centered between the wing joints.
So far, I am pretty consistent out to 30 yards on the decoy, but it is a whole different world when it is the real thing!

jackelope:
those are the dekes i use in the woods. they work!! 2 years ago shank and i had 2 toms strutting around the jake decoy drumming and getting ready to put a hurting on him...then shank pulled the trigger in self defense and the threat was no more.
 :o

DeKuma:
Yeah, the more I look at it, the better it looks.  They were dirt cheap, so I think I will go get a couple hens and another jake.  Cannot wait for the season.  Will use the bow until I get one, or I miss too many times, then out comes the shotgun!  Of course I will have to pry it out of my wifes hands first!

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