The spurs on an adult gobbler are sometimes more than an inch long. They are sharp and can cut you badly. It's better to put your foot on a flopping turkey's head to restrict his movement than to try to grab a flapping wing of foot. Once you have him in hand, tag him and be careful how you carry him out of the woods. Probably not, because someone might mistake you for a deer and shot you.
Most people carry the turkey over their shoulder.
Dressed in camouflage clothing, the hunter blends well with the woods. This, combined with the fact that a person and a turkey sound much alike when walking through the leaves, adds up to an extremely dangerous situation. The wild turkey in Missouri. Let's Talk Turkey Life history Turkey habitat and management. All rights reserved.