Bearded hen

24/7 hunter · 05-01-2005, 07:16 PM

I shot a hen turkey this spring with a 7 1/2 inch beard. Is this big for a bearded hen? I am wondering how long a big beard on a hen is. Thanks

Mr. Longbeard · 05-01-2005, 07:30 PM

I would have to say that is worth mounting

turkeyhunter_15 · 05-01-2005, 07:39 PM

I got a 9" bearded Hen

Moose75 · 05-01-2005, 07:44 PM

I have seen many with 3-4 in beards but never 7-9 in. thats good size fur a hen.

huntnma · 05-02-2005, 03:40 AM

i would think anything 7 and over would an awesome beard for a hen.....

Tree climber · 05-02-2005, 06:50 AM

of all the birds I have taken,only one was a hen with a beard. 6 3/4" most I have heard of is about 6" for the norm.
I have heard about 20% of hens have beards. the one I took is the only one I have ever saw????????????makes you think---where did they get the figures.

jhalfhill · 05-02-2005, 09:24 AM

i killed one a few years ago with an 8 1/2" beard