Bagged my first bird ever here in CO this mornin. He was 16#, 7/8 Spurs and a 10 Inch beard. I very good looking Merriam if i do say so myself. My brother bagged his forst as well this mornin, 17 # 3 oz, 7/8 spurs and 8.5 " beard. Not bad for our first birds ever. Got one more to go after with a week left, my wife has a tag and i cant let it go without her gettin hers. Will post pics as soon as i figure out how. Good luck to those that are havin a rough season and congrats to those who have scored....