Should We Really Change From Our Deer Setup When Hunting Turkey?

[Sean B]

I’ve used a 3 blade for both whitetail and longbeards. As a matter of fact I’ve killed 2 bears 5 deer and two turkeys with the same woodsman until I lost track of it in my rotation. Idk, I’ve never questioned anyone’s set ups. To each their own.

[Blacktail42]

I don't see why not. I believe you should always use the setup that allows for you to have the most confidence in your shot. I recently picked up this Heartland recurve in a trade and I have been real happy on how well this bow and arrow setup have delivered. I will be using this setup when I try for a thunderchicken this year.

[Terry Green]

Although I've shot Zwickeys pretty exclusively since the 80s, I can't tell you how many heads I've shot animals with out of the same set up.... from 175 to 225 grains. Same bow, same arrow, head of my choice.  No issues.

Zwickey, Wensel Woodsman, VPA, Tusker, Ace, Bonehead, Battle Axe, Magnus, Badger, Steel Force, Silver Original XL.  Those are the ones off hand that I can't think of, but all are documented here on Tradgang.  Also, some nasty custom heads a friend of mine and I made for pheasants....

[charles m]

Broadheads are just tools.  I control my tools and apply what I need for what job. I would;t plan on building a house with one type screw driver, and wouldn't plan on shooting any animal in the world with just one head.

Don't be afraid to shoot something else, I do it all the time.

[pdk25]

Agree with alot of what has been said.  I prefer larger heads for having a better chance of hitting vitals or hips, and better blood trail on turkeys.  It is a little more important on turkey than deer, with much smaller vitals and feathers soaking up blood.  That could be a treeshark or big jim big 3 for me.  I have had pass throughs on 3 birds through the vitals with the big 3's, but that could be luck.  Really should be able to be just as accurate with a larger head with minimal tweaking if your tune is on.

[Friend]

Setup to achieve accelerated immobility is paramount for me personally.

[Terry Green]

I shot 3 animals in TX a month ago.... all 3 with a different head.

I've also killed pheasants with 2 different bows and heads in the same day.

Go hunting and have fun.

[Doug S]

    Same set up as deer for me with adding a muzzy grasshopper behind the head to keep the arrow in the bird. I think I have killed 59 now. 2 losses. Agree with others you have to be confident in your equip. Which makes using your deer setup a no brainer.
Great video Skipmaster. well done.

[Overspined]

I've never watched or listened to a podcast in my life, don't even know where they grow, but I would agree with the observation stated.  Same bow(s), same arrows.  My only anecdotal comment is that I tried using a large three blade during a fall hunt.  Shot from a 50 pound long bow at 15 yards at a broadside tom.  The head hit the wing butt and provided "0" penetration, instead it just knocked the bird rolling.  He got up and ran like a greyhound.   

I was in this camp of “what’s a podcast and why” until I drove alone for 46 hrs, and pulled one up.  I’ve never looked back. Theres a lot of really awesome podcasts focused on anything and everything of interest. I think you have to like the host and their cadence, personality, and tone to keep listening. Some are great, others are almost painful. 

I used to go up in size generally for turkey broadheads, but now I stick with the same griz heads.  Just a bit lighter is all.