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