In 03, I killed a 26 lb bird with 1-15/16 spurs and 12-1/4" beard the first week of season. Second week, 25 lb, 1-3/4" spurs and 11-1/2" beard. Now I am offering hunts on my place. Macon County, MO is the best for trophy toms in the Midwest, bar none. Maybe I am just biased, but I would rather hunt my place than anywhere in the Midwest.