Jul
20
Turkey hunting can be difficult enough, but hunting turkey with a bow can be a downright disappointment unless done the right way. A hunter who bow hunts turkey will take all the tips he can get to increase his chances of bagging his own gobbler for Thanksgiving dinner.
• Position is Everything. Bow hunting turkey requires more skill and agility than using a gun. A hunter, upon seeing his target, must pull back the arrow, aim, and shoot. Often it’s the pulling back that alerts the bird to the hunter’s presence and the shot is foiled. Finding a good site to hunt from will make all the difference. Finding some sort of concealment for the pull back is a good choice; a tree often enables full coverage from behind, which is ideal. Some portable blinds also offer good options.
• Reset the Bow. While a hunter may not want to do this, it can often make the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful hunt. Adjust the pull weight on the bow so you can pull and wait for the target to come into view. This will allow you to wait much longer more comfortably.
• Choose Arrows Wisely. Arrows are often the one thing a hunter forgets about when getting ready for the woods. Arrows shouldn’t have any red, white, or blue as these colors are often mistaken for turkey colors. If a hunter gets just a peak at one of the colors, he may make a bad choice and shoot. It’s also for this reason that you should know what you’re shooting at. Just because you hear a turkey, doesn’t mean it is one. Many hunter’s master turkey calls, so be sure that what you hear and see, is also identified. Woods or field camouflage is the best choice for a hunter from tip to vein on his arrows. Carrying extra arrows is also a good idea, and buying lightweight ones will make hauling more comfortable.
• There’s Never Too Much. Camouflage that is. Dressing head to toe in camo will better enable the hunter to blend in to his surroundings. There are many different styles of camo available, from wood to field color, so choose according to your hunting location. Also try to think outside the box; a flash of anything bright, from undergarments to even cigarette packs, could ruin a hunter’s chances.
By: Abhishek Agarwal
• Position is Everything. Bow hunting turkey requires more skill and agility than using a gun. A hunter, upon seeing his target, must pull back the arrow, aim, and shoot. Often it’s the pulling back that alerts the bird to the hunter’s presence and the shot is foiled. Finding a good site to hunt from will make all the difference. Finding some sort of concealment for the pull back is a good choice; a tree often enables full coverage from behind, which is ideal. Some portable blinds also offer good options.
• Reset the Bow. While a hunter may not want to do this, it can often make the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful hunt. Adjust the pull weight on the bow so you can pull and wait for the target to come into view. This will allow you to wait much longer more comfortably.
• Choose Arrows Wisely. Arrows are often the one thing a hunter forgets about when getting ready for the woods. Arrows shouldn’t have any red, white, or blue as these colors are often mistaken for turkey colors. If a hunter gets just a peak at one of the colors, he may make a bad choice and shoot. It’s also for this reason that you should know what you’re shooting at. Just because you hear a turkey, doesn’t mean it is one. Many hunter’s master turkey calls, so be sure that what you hear and see, is also identified. Woods or field camouflage is the best choice for a hunter from tip to vein on his arrows. Carrying extra arrows is also a good idea, and buying lightweight ones will make hauling more comfortable.
• There’s Never Too Much. Camouflage that is. Dressing head to toe in camo will better enable the hunter to blend in to his surroundings. There are many different styles of camo available, from wood to field color, so choose according to your hunting location. Also try to think outside the box; a flash of anything bright, from undergarments to even cigarette packs, could ruin a hunter’s chances.
By: Abhishek Agarwal
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