2007-05-18 16:00:49 · 12 answers · asked by Bill H 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
#4 to #7.5 from a shotgun. No need to go larger than #4. For non-hunters that may read this: Shotgun pellet size increases as the number designation goes down. Tight chokes are the best. Aim at the head. Archery equipment is also often used for turkeys. Broadheads would be used in that case. Aim at the body. That is what I remember hearing about using arrows. I have never hunted turkey that way, so If someone disagrees, feel free to correct me (on the archery). I am assuming your question was strictly on which firearm to use and not hunting tecniques. Turkey hunting techniques would be a whole other series of questions.
A word of caution as a hunter education instructor:
Rifles as one post admitting to using in the past are not legal in some states for taking turkey. Always make sure to check the game laws in your state before doing any hunting, fishing, etc.
2007-05-19 05:07:40 · answer #1 · answered by Stewie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever shotgun you are comfortable with 12ga, 16ga, 20,ga, 410 whatever. Use #4 shot is best aim at the head at less than 60 yards. Whatever range you are comfortable with. You can get your turkey hunting gear at:
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2007-05-22 10:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by Michael A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS stated above the best way is with a shotgun with #4 or#5 shot. all though I've shot them with everything from a .22 to a deer rifle. Just make sure you aim for the head/neck area.
2007-05-19 00:13:18 · answer #3 · answered by jonnydollar1950 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Shotgun, preferably 12 gauge, best to use eitehr 3" or 3.5" magnum shells loaded with shot size #4 or possibly a little bigger.
2007-05-18 23:43:40 · answer #4 · answered by Matt M 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
12 gauge shotgun. shot it in the head or neck
2007-05-20 17:02:14 · answer #5 · answered by DOUGLAS M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#4 birdshot in a 12 gauge shotgun
2007-05-19 00:08:40 · answer #6 · answered by cptndaveahoe 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
#4 shot pellets in a 20gauge is plenty....Full choked shotgun..
2007-05-19 12:02:34 · answer #7 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shoot it in the head.
2007-05-19 13:11:16 · answer #8 · answered by esugrad97 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a gun
or if u want more explained like what to do and stuff sorry I can't help
2007-05-18 23:13:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wring its neck. It's over with quick and there's no mess.
2007-05-19 06:16:29 · answer #10 · answered by randkl 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋