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Two parts- Ethical and why

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rosscrazyelk:
I probably could of made this two threads but I have some questions. Do you find it ethical to shoot a turkey flying?
Also why is it some turkeys have red heads and some have blue heads. they are in the same area same species right? why different colors?

robodad:
I would have to say that no you shouldn't shoot flying turkey's, I think they would be considered big game for most folks and you wouldn't shoot a runing deer or elk if you can help it !!  :twocents:

MountainWalk:
i think that after your first shot, if the tom is running or takes off to fly.. go ahead and dose em.. the head sometimes takes on different colors depending on mood.. least thats what i was told.

unethical to shoot running deer or elk? why is it unethical? we shoot birds with shotguns while they fly. i see no difference. if you feel you can take the shot and make it a good one, let er rip tator chip

Skyvalhunter:
Would't shoot a running deer? Bad analogy

Intruder:
Generally speaking you shouldn't try to shoot a flying turkey.  A wounded bird yea.  A point blank 15 yards or less for a bird you called in and it spooks.... maaaybee.  But as a general rule I'd suggest no.  To high a chance of simply wounding it.  

Head color.  All toms can change the color of their heads.... they can go from red to bright red to blue to white.  Color generally designates a level of excitement.  I've seen toms come in while their head is litterally changing from red to blue to white in a matter of seconds.  

Blood red is my favorite.... right after I send a load of 6s through his mellon :)

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