I am 48 years old and had a stroke at age 16, so I have not hunted in years.. But dispite this, I feel supercharged at getting a gobbler this year. I foundout, that the State of Missouri will allow a disabled person to hunt with a crossbow during archery and firearms season. So I purchased a crossbow with a 150 lbs draw wieght capable of shooting a arrow or bolt at 210 fps.. This crossbow comes with 8 bolts, a scope, crossbow with wood stock.. Pretty nice setup.. Heard people have shot clean threw a deer with one of these, but I want to hunt small game.. I bought a crossbow pistol too, but it is mainly for target shooting. Would have to get a turkey to approach me at 25 yards to possibly kill it.. But after seeing birds that got away with bolts in their bodies, I don't think hunting with a weaker crossbow pistol is wise. I simply don't think a 150 lbs draw weight is enough power to hunt big game like deer. But all the advice will be taken in.. Thanks
Chaz12

My compound bow only has 55 lbs and is perfectly capable of taking down a deer. In most states, the legal draw for deer is usually 45 lbs. I think your crossbow would be more than capable of killing deer or turkeys. However, I have never taken a turkey with a bow, so maybe someone else can help you with that.

Are you capable of shooting a gun? Maybe a 20 guage would do just fine. Or is there some reason you want to use a bow/crossbow?

I think you should contact your local NWTF chapter. They sometimes help disabled hunters and may be able to help you out with what you need. The best way to learn is to go with a seasoned hunter that knows what they are doing.

If you have to use a crossbow invest on an inclosed blind if you can.
It will tremendously improve your odds everything else considered.
I also hope there will be some seasoned hunter that can help you with this in your area.