| Although not very popular among | | | | lead toinefficient shooting and God |
| huntingenthusiast, this particular type | | | | forbid, dangerous situations if the |
| of hunting can be very exciting and if | | | | string breaksduring the shot. Apply wax |
| doneproperly, fruitful as well. Hunting | | | | to your string on a regular basis and |
| wild turkeys using a bow takes skill | | | | check thearrow rest in order to make |
| andpatience, that is why not many | | | | sure that nothing has moved/loosened |
| hunters embark on this difficult | | | | since yourlast hunting expedition. The |
| adventure. Ifyou are a big game fan, | | | | arrow rests are very important as they |
| think of a bow hunting for wild turkey | | | | can affectthe flight of the arrow. |
| adventure as aspring training. We offer | | | | Many hunters make the mistake of not |
| you some tips regarding this particular | | | | takingseriously into consideration the |
| type ofhunting: | | | | nock set. The slightest movement up or |
| First of all, the draw weight: a | | | | downwhere the arrow meets the string can |
| confident bowhunter will always choose a | | | | alter the arrow's flight as it comes |
| draw weight that will not affect his | | | | offthe string. We recommend using a bow |
| ability tomake an accurate shot, no | | | | square so that you can measure the |
| matter what are circumstances in which | | | | exactpoint on the bowstring, the place |
| he will makethat shot. We recommend | | | | where the nock set allows for the most |
| using a bow scale in order to check the | | | | efficientarrow flight. |
| bow's drawweight. The heavy vibrations | | | | Placement is crucial for hunting wild |
| that are produced during the shot can in | | | | turkeywith a bow that is why in order to |
| somecases alter the limb bolts and will | | | | be an efficient bow hunter you have to |
| reduce the draw weight. | | | | putin the time. All turkey hunters that |
| Second of all, the broadheads: the | | | | use a bow have to change their |
| shotplacement in wild turkey hunts is | | | | huntingtactics in comparison with the |
| critical. Unlike the vast majority of | | | | hunters that use the old-fashioned |
| the biggames, the wild turkey's vitals | | | | shotgunbecause shot gunners can easily |
| are about the size of a grapefruit. | | | | plop down at the closest tree the width |
| Manyamateur hunters make the mistake of | | | | oftheir back and with no efforts, create |
| shooting arrows with field points and | | | | efficient shooting lanes. A regular |
| thenafter that they switch over to | | | | bowhunter can't afford this luxury so |
| broadheads the day of the hunt. It is | | | | the best setups are those that are |
| imperativeto practice shooting with | | | | thoughtwell in advance. |
| broadheads long before the day of the | | | | Last but not least, practice makes |
| hunt. Regardingthis issue, don't forget | | | | perfect. Ifyou are uncertain of your bow |
| about the diameter restrictions your | | | | hunting skills you need to practice in |
| state imposes sobe sure to check them | | | | order toimprove your overall |
| before the hunting day. | | | | performance. Remember to shoot from both |
| Moving on, three of the most vital | | | | sitting andkneeling positions because in |
| aspects foryou bow hunting success are: | | | | real action you will rarely have the |
| sight system, bowstring and the arrow | | | | opportunityof shooting a turkey in |
| rest. Asmost of you know, pins tend to | | | | standing position but of course, a few |
| slide up and down and eventually bend | | | | shots fromstanding 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'tforget to give your bowstring a | | | | takes a lotof practice and patience but |
| once-over the moment you have finished | | | | with proper training it can bring the |
| tinkeringwith your sights. Remember to | | | | excitementthat all hunting enthusiasts |
| look for cut strands because they can | | | | are lookingfor. |