RE: "First" bird.....and current "standards"
First I think was my biggest... nice tom with a 9.25 inch beard too long ago to remember spurs. weighed around 22-23 lbs. MY 2nd was about the same I think. My standards are if it has a beard it WILL be shot (at). Ive learned that any turkey is a good one. As far as my oddest turkey. Twosprings ago I saw one that was part albino/domestic I dont know which but he was partially white and tan with a STARK black beard. He was absolutely huge and smart never got him. I have shot a bearded hen that was over 5 years old judging by the length of her beard, how wary she was, and how tough she was.