turkeys in the roost
09-27-2007 | 12:58 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
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From: Abilene, Texas
RE: turkeys in the roost
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman
In Tx it doesn't matter if its ethical, its illegal so I won't do it.
In Tx it doesn't matter if its ethical, its illegal so I won't do it.
09-27-2007 | 01:23 PM
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From: Roanoke, Va
RE: turkeys in the roost
ORIGINAL: springcaller
True dat!
I agree completly!
The one thing you forgot to mention is that when turkey is hit, unless you shoot his head off he will lock his wings and it's hard to tell were he will end up.
Personally I don't think it's ethical. If you need the meat, thats one thing but shooting it of the roost just to be shooting it means nothing. A big part of hunitng is the memories and stories we share together. What kind of a story is " I was walking in this morning, seen some turkey's in the tree and shot one". Do it the hard and safe way, you will enjoyand value it a lot more.
ORIGINAL: ducsauce
Too much at stake taking a turkey from the roost. One is shooting an arrow straight up and not knowing where it may fall. Also, if the turkey is hit; theres a good chance that it may get stuck in the tree and die. Not worth it in my opinion. Wait until they fly down and call them in. It's much more exciting that way.
Too much at stake taking a turkey from the roost. One is shooting an arrow straight up and not knowing where it may fall. Also, if the turkey is hit; theres a good chance that it may get stuck in the tree and die. Not worth it in my opinion. Wait until they fly down and call them in. It's much more exciting that way.
I agree completly!
The one thing you forgot to mention is that when turkey is hit, unless you shoot his head off he will lock his wings and it's hard to tell were he will end up.
Personally I don't think it's ethical. If you need the meat, thats one thing but shooting it of the roost just to be shooting it means nothing. A big part of hunitng is the memories and stories we share together. What kind of a story is " I was walking in this morning, seen some turkey's in the tree and shot one". Do it the hard and safe way, you will enjoyand value it a lot more.
09-27-2007 | 01:49 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: turkeys in the roost
Just for sake of arguement what is so different between shooting them on the roost and walking? With pheasant I understand since while flying they have a better chance of avoiding the shot, it makes it more difficult. But we don't shoot turkey in flight (usually) and it's no easy task sneaking up on their roost even at night. Just throwing that out there for discussion.
09-27-2007 | 02:10 PM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: turkeys in the roost
and it's no easy task sneaking up on their roost even at night.
Not in the least interested.
I hada handfulnot 25' from me Saturday morning. They didn't spook when I set up and climbed.
