your quest to kill a turkey with a bow

Whether you’re just getting started in your quest to kill a turkey with a bow, or have been doing it for years, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more challenging critter to shoot than the wild turkey. A turkey’s vitals are tiny. Making matters worse, the super-small vitals are hidden by all the feathers. And the vitals seemingly shift depending on whether or not the bird is strutting. Like I said, they can be a very deceiving target. Here’s a closer look at turkey anatomy and proper arrow placement.

There’s been plenty of how-to’s on the subject of shooting turkeys with a bow, but few give as much insight as the video below. Check it out for a look at how an 2d where to properly execute the shot on turkeys in a variety of positions.

So, how did you do in the variety of circumstances illustrated in the video? Would you have been right on the money, or missing by a mile?

Author: michael mcstay

Michael McStay serves as the Senior Editor and CEO of NockedUp, a platform dedicated to outdoor enthusiasts in Massachusetts. An avid fisherman, hunter, and hiker, he has a deep passion for the outdoors and values the importance of sharing knowledge and information related to Massachusetts' natural environment. If you have any thrilling outdoor news to share, or if you would like to provide feedback or suggest story ideas, we encourage you to contact us via text at 339-309-8721 (Join NockedUp Massachusetts Outdoors—it's free and simple! Stay in the loop and never miss another post or update).