RE: Contest what do you all think?
I guess its something to consider for next spring... having a typical and non-typical catagory that is. Thats how NWTF rolls. But, when it comes to overall score.... #s are #s. There are places where almost every gobbler age 3 and over will have multiple beards.... its a trait just like non-typical whitetails.... some areas you'll never see one.... I've shot a heck of a lot of turkeys now in a few different states and I've personally never killed a multi-bearded bird. Just luck, or unluck of the draw I guess.
As to the contest, I opted out this year because I spend more and more time lately introducing new turkey hunters and calling in birds for folks who otherwise may not get the opportunity at a turkey. I get a lot more satisfaction out of seeing someone take their first or maybe just one of their first turkeys than I do out of potting them myself anymore. Must be getting old....