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