Shooting sticks?

[jblackburn]

HS Knee pad!

http://www.hunterspec.com/content/gun-rest

[DranDran]

Since it seems to be highly recommended, looks like I'll be picking up the knee pad.

A little off topic but I was told I only want to take the breast from a wild turkey. That seems like a HUGE waste to me, does anyone around here actually do that?

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[Bob]

legs go in the soup pot, debone thighs grind with 1/4 lb bacon and make sliders. waste not want not

[Sako358]

Cabelas Gobbler Lounger chair + Short Bog - Pod Tripod over lap.  You can sit for hours.

.........10 Yds............... ...................50 yds ................

[SCGobbler]

I have used both and I prefer the gun on the knee.

I used to use the hs knee cradle thing, but it always seemed like it flopped to one side and was never where I needed it when I needed it.

For long periods of time though, it couldn't be beat for the price.  I might have to try it again next spring

[Gobble!]

http://www.hunterspec.com/content/v-pod-shooting-stick

[alclark2]

I'm surprised that so many like the HS knee pad. I figured it was just a gimmick. My brother in law bought one and I thought it was a waste.  I may have to borrow it to see what its all about.

Sometimes, if I'm expecting a long shot on a deer I'll bring my shooting sticks. I have not brought them for turkeys though. I think its just another thing to haul around.

An option that wasn't mentioned is the Caldwell field pod. Anyone use that? I think it would be really nice in a blind or for keeping the gun up and ready while running a call.

[mgm1955]

In a blind I'll use a bog pod.

[gobbler777]

Sticks: just another thing to have to carry and then lose, gets in the way, too hi, too low ... fiddle around adjusting it and the turkey sees you, can make noise against gun ...... knee pad is nice and easier; rest gun forever

[stinkpickle]

I just leave my gun in my lap until I'm almost ready to shoot, and then slowly inch it up to rest on my knee.  I carry a Polecat monopod during deer season, however.

[G-12]

I carry and use a set of folding shooting sticks.

I especially use them on decoy set ups where i'll be sitting for a lng period of time. And as far ad them causing me to miss a bird, I don't feel it's an issue. 

[silvestris]

I use this

http://www.amazon.com/Primos-Pole-62-Inch-Tall-Monopod/dp/B00C2T80QI/ref=sr_1_14?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1420332906&sr=1-14&keywords=stoney+point

to get around, but I never use it to shoot because I wouldn't know what to do with it when the gobbler didn't come straight in, or if I needed to use a caller to seal the deal while the gobbler was in sight.  I do use it for patterning a gun.

[WildTigerTrout]

X2 with skeeterbait on the knee pad by HS.

x3 on this.  I consider this one of my cheapest but yet best pieces of gear I have for turkey hunting.

X4 I have used one since they first came on the market. I bought two pads years ago just on the off chance they would quit making them. I have not used the extra but keep it tucked away for future use. I have no use for shooting sticks, just more stuff to carry that I don't need. I don't even carry a decoy.

[Redfish]

I also think it has a lot to do with where you hunt. Where I hunt in Florida I am usually set up in a pine row or a firelane where I can only shoot one direction anyway so in those situations I use the sticks. The short Primos bipod fits in my backpack so it's there if I need it and not in the way if I don't. Killed my birds without the sticks last year but the year before I had one hang up for over an hour before he finally came in and and it was nice to have them. Just another option.

[kyhareraiser]

i'm just like skeeterbait , the lil' knee cushion that holds your gun is the best thing unless you are hunting with a young hunter then the gun can get heavy and wobbley after a long sit, the stix really helps them out