bowhunters
 

who will be hunting with a bow this year and how much different is it than gun hunting?

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This will be my 5th year chasing turkeys with a bow. It's
not for everyone, but for me...I love it[:-].

...a lot! My chances are much higher when hunting from
one of my DB blinds, however, much of the time it is
difficult to draw the birds close enough for a shot. I
definitely enjoy hunting outside my blind much
more, but man is it tough getting drawn. I wear face paint
and a ghillie suit. Last year on one particular day I had
four gobblers come in, all alone and at different times of
the day. Each one worked inside 25 yards and I wasn't
able to get drawn on any of them...such is hunting
turkeys with a bow.

I have shot over them, under them, taken feathers, had my
arrow deflected by trees, and actually had two gobblers fly
off with my arrow in them. I have been fortunate to take
some nice gobblers with my bow and definitely worked
to get them.

One thing you can write on the inside of your bow...PATIENCE:);),
because it WILL be tested[>:].

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This will be my first year. I am really looking forward to go hunting for them with my bow.

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I'm gonna give it a whirl this year with my bow too. I have done the fall hunt before with a bow, but not the spring. I know it is fun during the fall, and if it is half as fun during the spring, it us well worth it. I am having a hard time finding a broadhead that is really effective on turkeys though. Does anybody have any pointers? Good Luck. BB;)

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Well...I'm going with my new gun this year but last year I hunted with my bow and my dad always hunts with his bow. It is alot of fun and is much different from gun hunting. I would highly recommend using a blind. I had one last year and never had a problem drawing back on turkeys. Have fun and good luck!

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I am going to shoot my first tukey with my shotgun. then if i have time, i will try out my bow, and maybe get a few more.

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Here`s a picture of Stealth archery staff shooter Trevor Hefley with a double on last years spring turkey hunt!

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You may love it, I think it depends on the person!
You can hunt w/o a blind, but it is tough to draw @ 20 yards or less. Unless your a better shot than most. To shoot a moving target the size of your fist takes PRACTICE!
A good blind is the best! there are some good choices out now.
Double Bull Archery makes mine T-5 w/blackout interior & zipp/out roof.
The new Cabelas version for 150.00 bucks vs 400.00 for a double bull.
Double bull makes an import for 50/75 less & a T-2 for around 250.00
I have hunted w/arrows only since 1979 & started turkey hunting in 1996 after a friend took me as a caller the year before.
I have tried every possiable blind you can think of. I built my own from cheap dome tents, then painted them camo. The wind will blow the less expensive blinds all over, the movment & the noise makes the birds nervous... A double bull placed in the middle of a field or top of any ridge will hold; still, quiet, dry! When staked down @ the corners & guy ropes tyed down they will withstand 40 + mph winds
They are also expensive, that's their biggest downfall! A sporting goods shop in my area rents them for 40 bucks a week.
I go loaded for BEAR, everything but the kitchen. 12 hours in a 6 foot circle needs comfort! Food, water, ect. Then you are not portable, but you find a good location and set up for the day.
I have a spot that has everything; field, swamp, pines, oak ridges, and a corn field all within 400 yards of each other. It's on public land so I have to make sure no one helps themselves to my equipment.

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Archery for turkeys...? thats insane but i am in for sure. Actually as much as it sounds crazy it is one of the most challenging hunts there isi truly love it and no matter how frustrating it gets i will keep doing it till i get better at it. BB asked about broadheads i think that the expandable are the ticket i use 100gr nap the bigger the cut diameter the better look at the vortex if ya got the money. good luck to all.

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I use 100 grn. 3 blade NAP Spitfires........they seem to stop those turkeys with no problem.Trevor above uses them as well,the results speak for themselves!!!!!
We both recomend and use a Stealth Bowholder .......a very nice addition to bowhunting from a blind,whether your hunting deer,turkeys or antelope this bowholder is a must when hunting from the ground!
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