| Although not very popular among hunting | | | | they can lead to inefficient shooting and God |
| enthusiast, this particular type of hunting can be | | | | forbid, dangerous situations if the string breaks |
| very exciting and if done properly, fruitful as well. | | | | during the shot. Apply wax to your string on a |
| Hunting wild turkeys using a bow takes skill and | | | | regular basis and check the arrow rest in order to |
| patience, that is why not many hunters embark | | | | make sure that nothing has moved/loosened |
| on this difficult adventure. If you are a big game | | | | since your last hunting expedition. The arrow rests |
| fan, think of a bow hunting for wild turkey | | | | are very important as they can affect the flight |
| adventure as a spring training. We offer you | | | | of the arrow. |
| some tips regarding this particular type of hunting: | | | | Many hunters make the mistake of not taking |
| First of all, the draw weight: a confident bow | | | | seriously into consideration the nock set. The |
| hunter will always choose a draw weight that will | | | | slightest movement up or down where the arrow |
| not affect his ability to make an accurate shot, no | | | | meets the string can alter the arrow's flight as it |
| matter what are circumstances in which he will | | | | comes off the string. We recommend using a |
| make that shot. We recommend using a bow | | | | bow square so that you can measure the exact |
| scale in order to check the bow's draw weight. | | | | point on the bowstring, the place where the nock |
| The heavy vibrations that are produced during | | | | set allows for the most efficient arrow flight. |
| the shot can in some cases alter the limb bolts | | | | Placement is crucial for hunting wild turkey with a |
| and will reduce the draw weight. | | | | bow that is why in order to be an efficient bow |
| Second of all, the broadheads: the shot placement | | | | hunter you have to put in the time. All turkey |
| in wild turkey hunts is critical. Unlike the vast | | | | hunters that use a bow have to change their |
| majority of the big games, the wild turkey's vitals | | | | hunting tactics in comparison with the hunters that |
| are about the size of a grapefruit. Many amateur | | | | use the old-fashioned shotgun because shot |
| hunters make the mistake of shooting arrows | | | | gunners can easily plop down at the closest tree |
| with field points and then after that they switch | | | | the width of their back and with no efforts, |
| over to broadheads the day of the hunt. It is | | | | create efficient shooting lanes. A regular bow |
| imperative to practice shooting with broadheads | | | | hunter can't afford this luxury so the best setups |
| long before the day of the hunt. Regarding this | | | | are those that are thought well in advance. |
| issue, don't forget about the diameter restrictions | | | | Last but not least, practice makes perfect. If you |
| your state imposes so be sure to check them | | | | are uncertain of your bow hunting skills you need |
| before the hunting day. | | | | to practice in order to improve your overall |
| Moving on, three of the most vital aspects for | | | | performance. Remember to shoot from both |
| you bow hunting success are: sight system, | | | | sitting and kneeling positions because in real action |
| bowstring and the arrow rest. As most of you | | | | you will rarely have the opportunity of shooting a |
| know, pins tend to slide up and down and | | | | turkey in standing position but of course, a few |
| eventually bend and break, this problem also | | | | shots from standing position won't hurt anyone. |
| occurs with the frames that serve for protection. | | | | All in all, bow hunting wild turkey takes a lot of |
| Don't forget to give your bowstring a once-over | | | | practice and patience but with proper training it |
| the moment you have finished tinkering with your | | | | can bring the excitement that all hunting |
| sights. Remember to look for cut strands because | | | | enthusiasts are looking for. |