preacherman Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... DOn't think I would! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted June 20, 2005 Report Share Posted June 20, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... Brings to mind a different scenario....would you shoot a deer that was bedded down?????? Now I have seen guys do THAT before. I couldn't do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chigger1 Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... nope i would definetly not (imo) it is just not turkey huntin if you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... nope, it's all about the dance.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaw Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... If it's after 7:00am here in Illinois, you can shoot a turkey out of a tree. He's no longer roosting at that time, which I would shoot him then. Granted, it's not exactly the way I would prefer, but I would seize the opportunity. As for shooting a roosted bird, NO! As for the deer question, Sure I'd shoot him, doesn't matter what position he's in to me, as long as i have a good shot . I had that scenerio a couple of years ago, but had to wait till the buck got up cause there was no good shot at him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted June 23, 2005 Report Share Posted June 23, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... I think if someone is hunting for meat in the freezer and a close, humane shot presents itself, why not? I've done it twice but only because I was close and new I could make the shot and I believe when the Lord wants me to be successful, he presents me the opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEAVIER_THAN_STEEL Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... I dont care where a bird is if its alive when i see it in a tree on the ground or in a pin im shootin!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEAVIER_THAN_STEEL Posted June 27, 2005 Report Share Posted June 27, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] still in a tree...........no differance what so ever [/ QUOTE ] But the question was asking about shooting a bird off the roost. Usually during the day, if a bird flys up into a tree, they are escaping danger. When they are on the roost, they are in bed. [/ QUOTE ] Well if its light enough to shoot it and its still in the roost its not sleepin its awake and if its not smart enough to fly away then C-Ya dead bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... [ QUOTE ] Well if its light enough to shoot it and its still in the roost its not sleepin its awake and if its not smart enough to fly away then C-Ya dead bird. [/ QUOTE ] According to slaw's post...can't legally shoot a bird in the tree until after 7am in Ill. Its surely light enough to see a turkey in a tree before 7am...you saying that you'd be willing to break the law for a turkey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... I've been turkey hunting for 5 years now and havent got one yet. It would be tempting and it is legal in Indiana but I doubt I would. I usually go hunting early morning and shooting in the dark at something you can't see isn't a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitcha_some Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... hey guess what turkey season is long gone who cares about all this stop arguing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted June 29, 2005 Report Share Posted June 29, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... Ditto gitcha... Sure shooting a turkey from the roost may not be in every hunters' book of ethics but unless it is illegal...don't make it such a big deal.... There are more important things to think about like and number of people dying in war or the safety and education of your children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... I don't see any arguing? There is a difference in "shooting" a bird out of a tree and "poaching" a bird out of a tree. In my very first response to this post I said..."if its legal, knock yourself out" in so many words. Turkey season maybe over...but there are some of us who live and breath hunting whether its turkey, deer, bear whatever, it doesn't have to be in season to talk/debate it. I agree tg, the safety of our troops and our children are very important...however this is a hunting forums and a turkey hunting room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... Why the heck would anyone wanna shoot a turkey that is already roasted???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... [ QUOTE ] hey guess what turkey season is long gone who cares about all this stop arguing!!!! [/ QUOTE ] Turkey season is never gone!!!!!!! There's only 10 months 'til opening day!!! And there's fall season in between!!!!! Turkey huntin' is a matter of life and death, if you're serious about it. And it's more important than that to the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitcha_some Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... i can't believe u guys r still going on about this LOL focus on the upcoming more important seasons Waterfowl and deer...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... [ QUOTE ] focus on the upcoming more important seasons Waterfowl and deer...... [/ QUOTE ] Deer season is just something to do while I'm waiting for turkey season to get here. I guess some folks just don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguide Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... If i am a good enough still hunter to sneak up on a bedded buck i can and do shoot it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borch Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] focus on the upcoming more important seasons Waterfowl and deer...... [/ QUOTE ] Deer season is just something to do while I'm waiting for turkey season to get here. I guess some folks just don't get it. [/ QUOTE ] It sure is a long wait. Fall turkey season isn't an option in the part of the state I hunt in. So fishing, duck and deer hutning will just have to do for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... [ QUOTE ] i can't believe u guys r still going on about this LOL focus on the upcoming more important seasons Waterfowl and deer...... [/ QUOTE ] I can't believe you keep coming back to the "turkey hunting room" when there are "more" important seasons with their own rooms on the forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superguide Posted July 4, 2005 Report Share Posted July 4, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... 1401 posts and that one was my first in Turkeys-guess cause we don't have them-I tried introducing Merriams here but all I did was feed the neighbors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljmelea Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... big no here.wouldn't even share coffee with a guy who did.is it turkey hunting or just filling a tag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... [ QUOTE ] I guess some folks just don't get it. [/ QUOTE ] Seems that way don't it Strut. Sure wish we had a fall season in my neck of the woods. Oh well.....spring will be here before you know it. I might have to think about chasing spring across the country again like I used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Re: Shooting a roosted turkey..... [ QUOTE ] big no here.wouldn't even share coffee with a guy who did.is it turkey hunting or just filling a tag? [/ QUOTE ] i guess me and you won't be sharing any coffee anytime soon then............... (not that i would share a cup of coffee with anyone though... LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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