Have to agree with about everyone. I remember the first few I went running up and then put a head on neck until the flopping stopped if it was. Now, and do it after shows I have seen, where a second bird comes running back or shows up to see what has happened, or take it out on a turkey down. Gives a partner a chance to score a double, or in some states where legal, to fill your tag right that moment. I do how ever, hold the gun at ready until I am sure the turkey is not getting up, or stops flopping. I too have hit one, saw it go forward like hit then take off running before you could get to it, or get a second shot. So you got to be prepared. And in case you are wondering the bird was seen about a mile away hauling a** when we cleared the tree line and he was moving across the field! [8D]