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Has anyone ever tried this?

Started by BakBak, May 20, 2015, 09:33:40 PM

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BakBak

I'm newer to Turkey hunting and was wondering if anyone ever has tried hunting turkeys with a pistol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BELie_xrG7Q

GobbleNut

For me personally, turkey hunting is about the method, not the result,....and the method I prefer is calling them in.  However, I suppose if someone gets their jollies by hunting them that way, who am I to judge.  It would certainly be more difficult to kill at gobbler with a pistol than with a shotgun, for sure. 

The one thing that did disturb me about the video is that he shot at birds in instances where there was no backdrop with a weapon that will carry quite some distance.  Shooting at those birds on the hilltops, not knowing what might be on the other side, was a basic no-no in gun safety. 

howl

I have always wanted to, but never have. I don't think that video reflects well on what most consider turkey hunting. I'd do it the same as I do with a shotgun, just aim at a different spot and use a revolver instead of a shotgun. I'm pretty sure it'd be a further challenge. Here in GA you can use a cap n ball revolver. I have a hard enough time with the shotgun, but I might get around to trying one of these days.

If you look around you'll find a video of Dick Kirby making a neck shot on a Rio with a .357. There's some other videos on there of folks using .410 Contenders.

Red Huck

I think it would be an illegal method to take a turkey here in SC.

BowBendr

Illegal in NC as well


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sixbird

Everything is illegal in N.J. This would be included in that group...  >:(

silvestris

I could enjoy calling one to twenty yards (without decoys) and taking him with a handgun, but it is not legal where I hunt.  It could definitely be fair chase if done fairly.
"[T]he changing environment will someday be totally and irrevocably unsuitable for the wild turkey.  Unless mankind precedes the birds in extinction, we probably will not be hunting turkeys for too much longer."  Ken Morgan, "Turkey Hunting, A One Man Game

Greybeard11

I never had much use for a handgun until several years ago when I got my CCW. Now I really enjoy shooting them and I think it would be awesome to get one within 20 yards and kill it with a handgun. Can't do it in Ohio though.
"Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway."  -John Wayne

Dtrkyman

If legal I really have no issue with how anyone chooses to hunt, I do however have an issue with someone hunting with a weapon they are not proficient with, I dont know if the guy was just trying to make excuses or he is just a poor shot.

Maybe if he actually learned how to use a turkey call it may help him out as well, I think it would be pretty cool to kill one with a handgun, but not by jump shooting, stalking and getting into position for a kill shot takes some patience and skill, he seemed to just walk up on em and spray and pray!

The old Dick Kirby hunt I remember seeing was pretty cool!   

WildTigerTrout

Not legal in Pennsylvania for the spring hunt but handguns are legal for the fall hunt no semi- auto's though.
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