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Old 03-29-2008 | 07:53 AM
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Should i use a gun or my bow...what would you do? I have only killed one turkey in my life. not many around here although there are more now than in the last century.
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Old 03-29-2008 | 08:41 AM
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Well, I can tell you that killing them with a bow is quite a bit more difficult. Last year, I went out 14 times with a bow. During those outings, I had a total of 15 birds that would have been high percentage shotgun kills - ie. bird is standing or walking inside of 40 yards and you have a clear shot at the head/neck area. Of those birds, I shot at 6 with the bow. Missed two, hit three, had one dodge the arrow at the last second. Two of them presumed fatally wounded got away. Finally anchored one on the last day. So if you want roast turkey, take the shotgun. If you want to have fun at the expense of a much greater challenge, use the bow.
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Old 03-31-2008 | 05:47 PM
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I have only killed on Turkey and it was with my bow! I really want one with my shotgun my dad killed his with 1964 Remington 1100 12ga. I also really want to take out the Longbow, I'll decide when I leave the truck on the morning of the hunt! Good luck this season!
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