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Old 11-06-2006, 10:26 AM   #1
 
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I got my first turkey at sunrise this morning. A 10lb hen with a 6 1/2" beard, taken at 40yrds. I am now addicted.

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Old 11-06-2006, 03:09 PM   #2
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whoa...is this rare or am i an idiot? ive heard of bearded hens but not a tiny hen with a rather big beard. If youre correct in what you have killed, then congradulations because ive never seen one. thats pretty awesome.
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Old 11-06-2006, 03:59 PM   #3
 
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Yes, the game wardens were amused by it also.


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Old 11-06-2006, 05:42 PM   #4
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Congrats on your first man!! If you thought this was fun (which it is!) wait till the spring season!
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Congrats on a really good bird
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Old 11-07-2006, 07:23 AM   #6
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Nice bird....congrats! Just wait til spring...it is even better!
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Old 11-08-2006, 03:59 AM   #7
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dont worry , our hens have about 10 lbs of weight to them and they can have pretty good beards from what i have seen,lol......just wish i would see one during hunting, lol......congrats on your first , thats awesome.....
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Congrat's on your first Hen!
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congrates i am still trying to get my first turkey
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Old 11-12-2006, 05:03 PM   #10
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Congrats on your first. Spring is only how far away????
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