Proper Shot Placement For BOWHUNTING Turkeys!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video we discuss the common question: where to shoot turkeys with a bow? There are a few different scenarios to consider for proper shot placement for turkeys, Head shots, Frontal Shots, Broadside Shots, and The Texas heart shot.
First it is important to know where the vitals are at on a wild turkey. A turkey's vitals are just behind the wing where it connects to the body. However, the size of the vitals are only a little bigger than the size of a baseball. So, placement is everything. Keep in mind the vitals are higher than you may expect, and the lower portion of a turkey contains the bulk of the breast meat and breast bone, with no vitals.
The broadside shot is probably the most common shot bowhunters will get on turkeys. If you are presented with a broadside shot on a turkey, try and wait until he comes out of strut to get a true look at where his vitals will be. Aim right where the wing connects to the body!
Frontal shots are another popular shot option for turkeys. Aiming just above where the beard meets the body of the turkey will give you a great shot on that bird. This shot often takes out the neck vertebrae as well as gets you directly into the vitals. We love this shot!
Rear shots are one of our favorite shots to take on a turkey, especially if he is in full strut. With the tail fan feathers obstructing his view, he will not be able to see you come to full draw and allows for a perfectly placed arrow right up the tail fan. With a properly placed shot you will take out the vitals, spine and possibly the neck on the way out. This shot also allows you to get away with a little more movement in case you are in the open and need to draw your bow, or are dealing with adjusting camera equipment.
Head shots speak for themselves. With today's decapitating broadheads, head shots have become increasingly popular amongst bowhunters. However, your aiming point just got that much smaller so aim small! For those of you brave enough to take a head shot with a normal fixed or mechanical head, good for you! This is either a hit or miss scenario and sure is fun when it all comes together!
No matter what shot you decide to take, remember to take your time, enjoy the moment, and have fun! Good luck!
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Great advice- tis the turkey season. Good luck everyone!
I have started hunting turkey last year with an Airbow and this is some really good info for anyone transitioning from shotgun to arrow. Thank you.
Great and thorough video. The kind of content I come here for. A true professional.
Thank you!
Can’t wait to put the advice to use
Good luck! Thanks for watching.
Great video. Taught me a lot
Great explanation. Thanks and good luck out there.
Thanks Chris ,nice technical video
Awesome Chris. Have Afflictors ready for this Saturday in Ohio!!!
That's great! Good luck!!
Very good info!
Great video
Nice 👍🏼
Awesome clip thanks for the info!
Glad it was helpful!
Good demonstration of the kill zone
Thanks, very instructive!
Glad it was helpful!
IMO fixed blades are the way to go. G5 Carbon my favorite. Very pointy and razor sharp. Expendables are garbage on a turkey. I shot one walking away with his fan down, Hit him right between what you would consider the shoulder blades. 60 pound bow at 20 yards, it went in, took out the heart and lungs and bounced out because of the layers of feathers like shingles. That was it for expendables. Pass through every time with a lighted knock. What ever the G5 touches that's where it's going through at any angle.
The neck shot
Question basically shoot at the hinge of the wing? And I’m being serious will I be cool if I hit within 3 inches of that wing pivot point?
Or do I need to be at Wing pivot point and below 3 inches
Hi Lance! I like to be just right of that pivot joint. If you are 3 inches low of that pivot, it could put you in the breast meat. 3 inches right of it could still be safe. Be on the lookout for a video from us in the next several days....we are going to show the complete anatomy from a dissection point of view. I think it will be very helpful for you.
I tried the tailpipe shot, only to hear a solid thump, & the arrow sunk solidly in the pelvis, & he walked away.
Sorry to hear that. Could you have been a little low on the shot? I had a similar experience but was able to catch up to the bird. The arrow was low and hit the back of the breast bone with no vitals. Luckily the bird decided to hide in some brush and i got a second shot. There was lots of damage and the broadhead did get into the intestines a little, but i was definitely too low and missed the heart, lungs, and spine completely.
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Mine went into a tamarack swamp, were I couldn't follow, due to water & the thickness of the brush, even after going back, & getting my chest waders, it was impossible.
I made every possible attempt.
The bird didn't bleed much, found where I was standing, before walking into the swamp, and seemed to walk away ok, kept waiting for it to tip over, & it never did, although it had a $15 arrow shaft sticking out, from its backside. 😖
Would you take the facing away shot with a 55 pound bow ?
Absolutely! Right up the vent! I would just stay away from a big mechanical.
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Is that a black eagle zombie slayer arrow?? lol
It is. 😁
What broadheads do you recommend?
The Afflictor K2 Hybrid is a great choice!
@@afflictorbroadheads6259 I’ll give them a shot 🤣 thank you!
Non-lethal kills are my favourite kind of kill😄
You decapitate them!
Best solution!!