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

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

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?

IL:

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

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