| For those of us who are game hunters, | | | | face mask, gloves and a vest with pockets to |
| particularly for those who prefer a bow as their | | | | carry calls and maybe a snack. |
| main weapon of choice, the notion of Spring | | | | Your movement is more important, despite of |
| turkey hunting is an exhilarating time of the year. | | | | how well you are camouflaged. Camouflage does |
| Hunting wild turkeys using a bow takes skill and | | | | not make you totally invisible. Even though you |
| endurance. This is most likely why most hunters | | | | are camouflaged, you remain an unnatural shape |
| do not embark on this tricky journey. | | | | in the woods. Movement is definitely the enemy |
| As a big game hunting lover, I think of a bow | | | | of the turkey hunter. A turkey can perceive you |
| hunt for wild turkey as a form of Spring training. | | | | 10 times sooner than you sense the turkey. |
| Before you can look for a wild turkey, you have | | | | The broad heads you use and your shot |
| got to find them. The best way to do this is by | | | | placement are essential. Unlike the vast majority |
| unearthing the most common areas of the | | | | of the other big game species, the wild turkeys |
| turkey's environment. This calls for some | | | | vitals are about the measurement of a grapefruit. |
| pre-season scouting. This should be a well-known | | | | Scores of amateur hunters make the mistake of |
| point to the hunter, especially if hunting deer is a | | | | practicing with field points on their arrows and |
| component in your repertoire. Lets consider | | | | only change over to broad heads the day of the |
| several of the early season scouting points. | | | | hunt. It is essential to practice shooting with broad |
| 1. Get a superior map of the area you intend to | | | | heads long before the day of the hunt arrives. |
| hunt. | | | | Placement is vital for hunting wild turkey with a |
| 2. Use a location call like an owl hooter or a | | | | bow. That is why to be an effective bow hunter |
| turkey call to endeavor to get a response. When | | | | you have be dedicated and practice. All turkey |
| you hear a gobbler, X the location on your map. | | | | hunters that use a bow have to modify their |
| 3. Scout for the best location on foot. Examine | | | | hunting plans in comparison to hunters that utilize |
| for signs of the birds; scratches, droppings or | | | | the old-fashioned shotgun. A bow hunter has to |
| feathers. Examine all along mud holes, creek | | | | have superlative setups and shooting lanes |
| banks, pastures, log roads, etc. | | | | thought out well in advance. |
| 4. In no way attempt to get too close to the | | | | For those who do desire to hunt spring turkey |
| turkey. A turkey's eyes, ears and awareness are | | | | with a shotgun, the top shotgun and ammunition |
| many times better than yours. | | | | for turkey hunting is the amalgamation that |
| 5. Camouflage is a must to prevent being seen. | | | | delivers a dense, hard-hitting pattern at 40-45 |
| Wild turkeys have such incisive vision. Many | | | | yards. It is a good idea to practice with a target |
| hunters think that because they are not truly | | | | that illustrates a turkey's vital head and neck area. |
| hunting, dressing in camo is not crucial. Why place | | | | This what your supposed to be shooting at with |
| any extra stress on these birds? You want them | | | | the shotgun. You should have a minimum of 8-10 |
| here and there when you do come out for the | | | | pellets in this area at 40 yards. |
| hunt. | | | | All in all, Spring wild turkey hunting can be a |
| When the Spring season is finally started and you | | | | outstanding venture. For those choosing to bow |
| are getting ready to head out, there are a few | | | | hunt wild turkey, this will take a lot of skill and |
| more items to consider as well. To begin with, | | | | patience. No matter what your weapon of choice, |
| make sure that you are certainly dressed to | | | | hunting turkey can bring the thrill that all hunting |
| amalgamate into the background. Scores of | | | | fans crave. |
| turkey hunters usually wear a camo suit, cap, | | | | |