80# hickory longbow

[PEARL DRUMS]

A 500 grain arrow out of an 80# bow is quite taxing on the bow. Id try to put together a 650 grain plus arrow to keep that bow healthy for a few years.

[Hrothgar]

I would wait for the busted flock to re-settle in the trees, then pull out that big dog 

[John D]

Lets see the bow!

+1

[Badger]

  Shooting at any animal with a self bow or any bow for that matter from 60 yards in not responsible, too big of a chance of wounding and loosing the animal. Quite a few bow hunters would kick you out of camp for taking shots at 60 yards. A hunter has a responsibility to make every effort to make a clean humane kill, it won't always happn but we need to make an effort at least.

[Parnell]

I would wait for the busted flock to re-settle in the trees, then pull out that big dog 

You can shoot roosting turkeys?

[Parnell]

  Shooting at any animal with a self bow or any bow for that matter from 60 yards in not responsible, too big of a chance of wounding and loosing the animal. Quite a few bow hunters would kick you out of camp for taking shots at 60 yards. A hunter has a responsibility to make every effort to make a clean humane kill, it won't always happn but we need to make an effort at least.

Somebody needed to say it.  Uhhhh, yeah...

[midmainebowyer]

I would wait for the busted flock to re-settle in the trees, then pull out that big dog 

hahaha. Un ethicial and illegal to take em from a tree here... ( love the scare and stalk method)

[midmainebowyer]

  Shooting at any animal with a self bow or any bow for that matter from 60 yards in not responsible, too big of a chance of wounding and loosing the animal. Quite a few bow hunters would kick you out of camp for taking shots at 60 yards. A hunter has a responsibility to make every effort to make a clean humane kill, it won't always happn but we need to make an effort at least.

so long as the archers skill is honed enough and the animal not too big then the arrow still has plenty of energy at 60. Plenty for turkey anyway. As for humane....im a hick friend. I hunt for food more than sport. My family aint got much money. So the more meat in that freezer the less we spend on food......humane doesent enter my head. Would I take a shot I KNOW shouldent be taken? No. Do I belive ppl limit themselves compared to the distance u actuly CAN use a bow? Yes

[BOWMAN53]

I have one question.

Are these turkeys armoured?  Lol

pardon? Lol. Is that a stab at the draw weight or my hunting skills, mah good sir?

Lol just wondering why your using such a heavy draw for turkey hunting.

[midmainebowyer]

I have one question.

Are these turkeys armoured?  Lol

pardon? Lol. Is that a stab at the draw weight or my hunting skills, mah good sir?

Lol just wondering why your using such a heavy draw for turkey hunting.

I figured id make a one bow does most kinda deal. Will be hunting MUCH larger game. Going 4 bear this year

[BOWMAN53]

ahhh gotcha

[Josh B]

Pics of the bow please?  Josh

[PEARL DRUMS]

A good 50# bow and a razor sharp 2 blade head is the ticket. Turkeys weigh nothing, 3 blade heads push the bird at impact rather than penetrate. 

[Badger]

   I have yet to meet a traditional bow hunter who can consistently hit a kill shot at 60 yards, how do you know the exact distance? I realize you are young but you need to have a bit more respect for the animals you are hunting.

[PEARL DRUMS]

Someday we'll meet Steve.......