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When hunting wild turkey with a shotgun, where does hunter education say to aim?

The head and neck.

  1. The head and neck ✔
  2. The middle of the body
  3. The tail feathers

Why: A turkey's wings and feathers are so thick and strong they can stop shotgun pellets. Aiming at the head and neck gives a quick, clean kill.

Huh, didn't know that: Hunter education says to practice with your shotgun well before the season so your shots land consistently.

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Why did the turkey cross the road? To prove he wasn't chicken.
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Sources

  1. Connecticut DEEP Hunter Safety Manual, Chapter 12: Making a Quick, Clean Kill https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/hunting_trapping/pdf_files/Hunter_Safety_Manual/Chapter12.pdf

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