Bow with a turkey
 

Whats the least poundage that will kill a turkey? What about 30? Or a 1,200 fps pellet gun?

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30 lb bow will do it - I don't think there is a minimum.

But a pellet gun/rifle with a well placed shot will also do it BUT is illegal in the majority of states. There are a few western states where a rifle can be used so I bet those new fangled pellet rifles might be okay. But please check you Dept of Nat. Res. regualtions before you do.'

JW

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When you get your mount back please share a picture!

I have two mounted a beareded hen and a double bearded tom.........enjoy every minute I look at them.

JW

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What turkey calls have worked the best for you. I will prolly be hunting in the woods. So any suggestions?

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Bow with a turkey? I've never tried that, I guess if you threw the turkey at the bow hard enough...haha just kidding, I would imagine 30 lbs would kill a turkey, but I would try for more then that just for good measure. If you are shooting low poundage I would stick to a cut on contact broadhead as well. I don't think I would be real ethical to try to take a turkey with a pellet gun. A turkey shotgun shell throws several hundred pellets at around 1300 fps (give or take) and it takes several of those pellets in the head or neck to put one down. Turkey are big tough birds and they take a lot of killing for an animal their size.

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Yeah should i make a blind or sit against a tree and start using my box call, and when a tom or hen comes it shoot it with my bow sitting down? which do u prefer and why.

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30lbs is plenty for a turkey

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You will definitely need some type of blind - turkey are so wary that the littlest movement out of the ordinary and they will be gone.

JW

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Good advice, but not neccessarily a definite need, you can relatively easily get in done without a blind with the right setup....main thing is using surrounding areas as cover. Cedar trees work great, heck any tree trunk, my buddy routinely kills birds each spring without the aid of a blind...often times in an open woods setting...all about timing of when to draw, and keeping the tree between you and the turkey most of the time.

I too use a blind to help give me a little advantage, but it can be done without.

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Ive never used a blind when turkey hunting, but of course, my turkeys are stupid, inlike your guy's

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If you are willing to use a gun and have the means to purchase one I would suggest getting a shotgun if you dont have one. That will make it ALOT easier and you wont need a blind. If you have your heart set on bowhunting you will need a blind of some sort, but be forewarned that it is a heck of a challenge. That being said, when and if you get one it is that much more rewarding. Good luck. Pushbutton calls are a good way to start off with turkeys if your new to the sport, because they are easy to use and learn.

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30 lbs should be ok but like said before you will have to usea cut on contact fixed blade broadhead.
you can do it without a blind but wait to draw until either there is a tree between you or when he is in full strut face directly away.
simple starting call is a push button call.

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30 lbs is the minimum in my state. I think it will do it but absolutly stay away from expandable heads with this low poundage. you will need a sharp, cut on contact head to do the job with that poundage.

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Also don't forget the number one rule of bowhunting turkeys, or any animal for that matter- SHOT PLACEMENT. I cannot stress that enough. If you don't know where the vitals are you can easily find diagrams that will show you on the internet. Know where to place that arrow before you ever step into the woods. It'll save you and the turkey a lot of pain and heartache