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<blockquote data-quote="nate17" data-source="post: 5903585" data-attributes="member: 7246"><p>I have missed 2 birds in 23 or so years of turkey hunting. One was an ill advised shot with an underpowered load with no rest. The other I swung on a bird that came in silent on my off side. In both instances I had spent nearly my entire morning trying to kill those birds and I think I felt some pressure to take the shot. I have a few hard rules I try to never break. </p><p></p><p>1. Don't shoot a moving bird</p><p>2. I try to always have a rest. Either gun on my knee or elbow in my ribs. I've seen too many people wear themselves out trying to hold the gun up. Gun up, gun down, gun up. By the time the bird comes in, you're tired and the chances of missing are increased. </p><p>3. There's no shame in letting a bird walk away. I did it this year and ended up eating a non resident tag. It's a much better alternative than taking a low percentage shot and crippling a bird. I realize we all get caught up in the moment at times (myself included), but just take a deep breath and think it through. </p><p>4. Don't take 60-70 yard shots with TSS just because you can. It's unethical and you'll benefit in the long run and become a much better Turkey hunter from watching a bird move into ethical shotgun range. </p><p></p><p>Hope everyone has had a great Turkey season.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nate17, post: 5903585, member: 7246"] I have missed 2 birds in 23 or so years of turkey hunting. One was an ill advised shot with an underpowered load with no rest. The other I swung on a bird that came in silent on my off side. In both instances I had spent nearly my entire morning trying to kill those birds and I think I felt some pressure to take the shot. I have a few hard rules I try to never break. 1. Don’t shoot a moving bird 2. I try to always have a rest. Either gun on my knee or elbow in my ribs. I’ve seen too many people wear themselves out trying to hold the gun up. Gun up, gun down, gun up. By the time the bird comes in, you’re tired and the chances of missing are increased. 3. There’s no shame in letting a bird walk away. I did it this year and ended up eating a non resident tag. It’s a much better alternative than taking a low percentage shot and crippling a bird. I realize we all get caught up in the moment at times (myself included), but just take a deep breath and think it through. 4. Don’t take 60-70 yard shots with TSS just because you can. It’s unethical and you’ll benefit in the long run and become a much better Turkey hunter from watching a bird move into ethical shotgun range. Hope everyone has had a great Turkey season. [/QUOTE]
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