Traditional Muzzleloading Association
The Center of Camp => The Campfire => Topic started by: Puffer on November 11, 2019, 03:02:04 PM
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A lot of us might have heard about the concept of a turkey shoot. But, what is it exactly? The term originates from a practice that was carried out in the early days. Usually, a turkey was tied down to a piece of log or pen and a shooter would take his aim at the bird.Whoever killed the bird or came closest to it would be the winner. The champion would then be getting the turkey he killed and sometimes other prizes.These days, the turkey shoot is done with a piece of paper. There is a specific paper target and the shooters would be expected to hit it or come close to it.
How is Your's conducted ??
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The SPCA would get after us if we did it the old way! :lol sign
What I remember reading is that the turkey was behind the log and the shooter had to wait until it stuck its head up to shoot. But I read that probably 50 years ago, and the old rememberer doesn't remember that well these days.... :o
~Kees~
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Here you go... Seldom does Hollywood get things right.
https://youtu.be/jd3Tue3uIEU