Proper Shot Placement For BOWHUNTING Turkeys!

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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[ExodusOutdoorGear]

Great advice- tis the turkey season. Good luck everyone!

[Heathen]

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.

[Thecjr]

Great and thorough video. The kind of content I come here for. A true professional.

[jirredvang]

Started off on deer hunting. First year doing turkey and man I've lost two already feel bad because they didn't drop, and I'd go chasing and they'd fly away and I'd lose em. This help a lot since I kept aiming for breast.

[donutdan]

Great explanation. Thanks and good luck out there.

[DavidGonzalez-ekzh]

Awesome Chris. Have Afflictors ready for this Saturday in Ohio!!!

[lanceevans]

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?

[thewoodsytype]

Would you take the facing away shot with a 55 pound bow ?

[LFlyMN]

I tried the tailpipe shot, only to hear a solid thump, & the arrow sunk solidly in the pelvis, & he walked away.

[blonderambo]

Is that a black eagle zombie slayer arrow?? lol

[mellon]

Non-lethal kills are my favourite kind of kill😄