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Post by bowhunterjohn on Apr 13, 2020 11:35:51 GMT -5
Well I have a big tom that I have watched since last December on this property.. he is HUGE.. dwarfs the other 2 toms and 2 jakes he runs with... Now will he read the script ? and do I take my bow or gun ? or both ? I really enjoy bow hunting birds, however I do know there is a risk of wounding and losing them or having a hard recovery. What say you all ? bow or gun ? ![]( "source: imgur.com") |
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Post by span870 on Apr 13, 2020 15:13:43 GMT -5
Same chance of wounding and losing a deer with a bow taking a chancy shot. Would you question taking your bow for a deer?
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Post by featherduster on Apr 13, 2020 16:28:16 GMT -5
If your not 100% proficient with either one then don't risk wounding an animal with either one.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2020 16:55:18 GMT -5
Take the shotgun for sure. You`re exactly right, bow for a turkey is more risky than for deer. Put this big bird down right and proper. Use the shotgun.
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Post by genesis273 on Apr 13, 2020 17:42:31 GMT -5
Take both! If you're feeling anything less than confident, then set it down a put some lead in his head
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Post by gumbootbill on Apr 13, 2020 18:54:47 GMT -5
"BOOM"
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Post by bowhunterjohn on Apr 13, 2020 21:33:19 GMT -5
OH I am very confident and proficient with my bow, just don't want to screw up on the bird .. if he hangs up ... .. I will probably take both, just depends if he is there the night before on roost..
Thanks for the input
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Post by butlerj on Apr 14, 2020 19:54:31 GMT -5
Take the gun. Good luck and share pics when you lay hands on him!
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Post by hornzilla on Apr 15, 2020 7:51:32 GMT -5
The only question is. 3.5 in the 12 gauge or bring out the big 10.
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Post by bowhunterjohn on Apr 15, 2020 8:03:15 GMT -5
The only question is. 3.5 in the 12 gauge or bring out the big 10. Well my set up is probably gonna produce a 15 yard shot... LOL... I might break out the ol 20 gauge for this |
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Post by bowhunterjohn on Apr 15, 2020 8:06:19 GMT -5
Same chance of wounding and losing a deer with a bow taking a chancy shot. Would you question taking your bow for a deer? Not at all.. |
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Post by huntnandplumbn on Apr 15, 2020 17:21:01 GMT -5
Take the bow. That’s what makes a bow hunter feel gratification. Get him don’t get him doesn’t matter because you stuck to what gives you the thrill.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2020 17:55:20 GMT -5
Same chance of wounding and losing a deer with a bow taking a chancy shot. Would you question taking your bow for a deer? Not at all.. I disagree that it`s as risky shooting a white-tail deer with a bow as it is a turkey. The kill zone on a turkey is much smaller, the turkey doesn`t stand still as much or as long as a deer, making hitting the vitals a lot more difficult, and a bad shot on a turkey may allow it to fly away to die where you`ll never find it. Absolutely, it`s your decision, but, I know how awful I`ve felt when I punched a deer and never found it, but I`ve never had that with a turkey because I only take good, quality shots and they`re well within the range of my 3" 12 gauge, so they don`t go anywhere. |
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