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02-13-2007 | 07:00 PM

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maytom

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From: NY

RE: Bearded Hen

A "bearded bird" is legal in NY as well. Personally, I'd pass on a bearded hen during the spring season for three reasons. (1) they can still lay a clutch of eggs, so your loosing that hatch if you bang her (2) Hens that have beards, have short, thin, scraggly beards, again, another reason to pass and take a Gobbler, (3) Hens don't have spurs, another reason to hold out for a Mature longbeard!!
Here in NY, we have a fall turkey season, at that time, I may take one, but not during the spring season!!

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