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Old 04-11-2012, 06:46 AM   #19
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I have killed big groundhogs with a .22 pellet gun with one shot, it can be done. That said turkey have very keen vision and getting close for a shot is going to be tough, especially one the birds get wary. Keep in mind you will need a turkey permit. Basspro sells a .22 cal Beeman with a scope for 99 buck that is the one I have been using.
Shotguns or bow&arrow are the only legal ways to take a turkey in MA. So I guess if you're going to be an outlaw anyway, why bother with the permit?
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