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