Originally Posted by oldsmellhound

I've taken 3 turkeys with a bow, and none of them "dropped easy". They are very tough and their vital zone is very small. The only way to drop them right away every time is to go for a head shot.

Having said that, I took 1 with a NAP Thunderhead, and 2 with cheapo Cabelas brand mechanicals- think they were called "Lazer Strike". Cost $10 or $12 for a 3 pack. They cheapo mechanicals worked just fine, but it is all about shot placement.

2 of the 3 turkeys I took required follow-up shots, they are very tough to take with a bow. Good luck and good hunting!