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A three-dimensional reactionary turkey target includes a target stand shaped to represent the body of a turkey and a reactionary head and neck target that is shaped to represent the vital region of a turkey's head and neck. The head and neck target connects to the target stand, which is held in posi

A three-dimensional reactionary turkey target includes a target stand shaped to represent the body of a turkey and a reactionary head and neck target that is shaped to represent the vital region of a turkey's head and neck. The head and neck target connects to the target stand, which is held in position via a support means. The target allows youth, novice, and experienced turkey hunters to assess the pattern of a turkey gun, gauge the shooter's accuracy, determine the efficacy of ammunition, and practice with a life-like target.

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I claim: 1. A target for practicing turkey hunting or for measuring the accuracy or pattern of a shotgun, comprising: a) a target stand of sufficient size and shape to approximate the form of a turkey's body, said stand having a perimeter surface with a plurality of holes formed therein, the holes

I claim: 1. A target for practicing turkey hunting or for measuring the accuracy or pattern of a shotgun, comprising: a) a target stand of sufficient size and shape to approximate the form of a turkey's body, said stand having a perimeter surface with a plurality of holes formed therein, the holes spaced about the perimeter surface of said stand, said stand capable of being rotated to extend the life of said stand when a portion of said stand adjacent one of the holes is damaged by shot; b) a frangible head and neck target of sufficient size and shape to approximate the three-dimensional form of a turkey's head and neck, said head and neck target capable of releasable connection to said target stand by cooperation with any one of the holes formed in said target stand; c) means for releasably connecting said head and neck target to said target stand to allow the connected head and neck target and target stand to together substantially represent the comprehensive form of a turkey; and d) means for support at a base of said target stand and holding said connected head and neck target and target stand in a substantially upright position. 2. The target of claim 1 wherein said head and neck target approximates the colors of a turkey. 3. The target of claim 1 wherein the composition of said head and neck target is formed from Plaster of Paris. 4. The target of claim 1 wherein said target stand is circular in shape. 5. The target of claim 4 wherein said target stand is composed of polystyrene. 6. The target of claim 4 wherein said plurality of holes are drilled to accommodate said head and neck target and said means for support. 7. The target of claim 1 wherein said means for support at the base of said target stand is a length of metal, sharpened to a point on one end, and disposed in one of the holes. 8. The target of claim 1 wherein means for releasably connecting said head and neck target to said target stand is a connecting dowel. 9. The target of claim 1 wherein the damaged or destroyed head and neck target is easily removed and replaced. 10. The target of claim 8 wherein said connecting dowel is formed from wood. 11. The target of claim 1 wherein said means for releasably connecting said head and neck target to said target stand includes a connecting dowel, and said means for support at the base of said target stand includes a support post, each of the connecting dowel and the support post fitting into any of the holes. 12. The target of claim 1 wherein said target stand includes a first planar surface and a second planar surface, the first planar surface disposed parallel to the second planar surface, the first planar surface spaced apart from the second planar surface, the first planar surface and the second planar surface connected by the perimeter surface of said target stand. 13. The target of claim 12 wherein the plurality of holes formed in the perimeter surface includes at least two of a first hole, a second hole, a third hole, a fourth hole, a fifth hole, and a sixth hole. 14. The target of claim 13 wherein said target stand is circular in shape, and the first hole is formed in the perimeter surface at about a 225 degree angular position, the second hole is formed in the perimeter surface at about a 180 degree angular position at the base of said target stand, the third hole is formed in the perimeter surface at about a 135 degree angular position, the fourth hole is formed in the perimeter surface at about a 45 degree angular position, the fifth hole is formed in the perimeter surface at about a 0 degree angular position, and the sixth hole is formed in the perimeter surface at about a 315 degree angular position, wherein all angular positions are measured relative to a center point of one of the first planar surface and the second planar surface of said target stand. 15. The target of claim 12 wherein said target stand has one of a turkey body profile shape, an oval shape, and a square shape. 16. The target of claim 1 wherein said target stand represents a three-dimensional body of a male turkey. 17. The target of claim 16 wherein said target stand includes at least one of a tail fan, a pair of lowered wings, a broad chest, a beard, and a rounded body. 18. The target of claim 1 wherein said head and neck target is hollow. 19. A method of practicing turkey hunting or of measuring the accuracy or pattern of a shotgun, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a target for practicing turkey hunting or for measuring the accuracy or pattern of a shotgun, comprising i) a target stand of sufficient size and shape to approximate the form of a turkey's body, said stand having a perimeter surface with a plurality of holes formed therein, the holes spaced about the perimeter surface of said stand, said stand capable of being rotated to extend the life of said stand when a portion of said stand adjacent one of the holes is damaged by shot, ii) a frangible head and neck target of sufficient size and shape to approximate the three-dimensional form of a turkey's head and neck, said head and neck target capable of releasable connection to said target stand by cooperation with any one of the holes formed in said target stand, iii) means for releasably connecting said head and neck target to said target stand to allow the connected head and neck target and target stand to together substantially represent the comprehensive form of a turkey, and iv) means for support at a base of said target stand and holding said connected head and neck target and target stand in a substantially upright position; b) connecting said frangible head and neck target to said stand for said frangible head and neck target; c) firing the shotgun at said frangible head and neck target from any angle; and d) scoring a successful hit whenever the shot causes said frangible head and neck target to one of break, shatter, and be damaged, whereby a shooter can at least one of assess the pattern of the shotgun, gauge the shooter's accuracy, determine the efficacy of ammunition, and practice with the target.