Where to stick a turkey?
 

Having shot several turkeys with a gun, I am going to try and kill one with a bow this year.

I am wondering exactly where I should try and hit the thing however? I am shooting Rocket Hammerheads, which I chose over the Gilliotine, to avoid some pretty extreme bow retooling.

Thinking back on the anatomy of a bird, I certainly need to hit him a bit forward and high. I would suspect that hitting him high would be much more effective than low. And I would rather shoot over one than under one. My biggest concern is crippling one, and I am sure that all of you have the same concerns as I do. My real question is: Do I shoot in front of the wing, over the wing or through the wing? Should I try and neck shoot him to just cleave his head off (which those 2" Hammerheads will do), or do I try and shoot him through the back at a going away angle?

Thanks in advance.

Andy

RE: Where to stick a turkey?
 

wingbutts when broadside. center of the base of the fan if strutting and facing away and base of the beard when facing you

RE: Where to stick a turkey?
 

Turkey hunting with a bow is easily the most exciting hunting I look forward to every year! Give me my bow, a large slashing Rocket mech andmy Double Bull blind and I'm set! Best of luck bowhunting the Kings of Spring! I hope this shot placement chart helps ya?

RE: Where to stick a turkey?
 

IL:

Yes, thanks for those pictures! Helps immensely! Time to go practice with the block and the old foam jake decoy (haha)

RE: Where to stick a turkey?
 

i aim for the left eye haha jk! good luck!