I think y'all do an outstanding job! I can feel your frustation though. There are a few things I don't understand as far as the people that sign up. Why sign up when you aren't going to participate, follow the simple rules, or answer messages?

JW! & Arrowmaster - It seems the rules are relaxed with regards to the pics showing a ruler with spurs and beard. I know I never went to those lengths because I saw others not doing it. What if you basically went with the NWTF rules that govern registering a bird minus the additional witness as far as that is when a picture with a ruler is required?

All Easterns, Rio Grandes, Merriam’s and Gould’s subspecies birds weighing more than 22 pounds,
Florida subspecies over 20 pounds, or Ocellated turkeys over 10 pounds must be weighed to the
nearest ounce on scales inspected and certified as accurate for trade by the state department of
agriculture, and a weight coupon or signed document presented for proof. An additional witness also
is required. Beards measuring more than 12 inches must have additional witnessing, and application
must include photograph showing measurement. Spurs measuring over 1.5 inches must have
additional witnessing, and application must include photographs showing measurement. Please

include picture if your bird has multiple beards.

Fingerz42- I was one of those "smashing all kinds of birds" and have been fortunate to enter 5 in the contest. When you say those "that can only get to one state and may only be able to take one or two birds", remember you choose to only hunt one state just like I chose to hunt 4 states. I understand money, leave from work, and other things can limit one being able to travel. The contest allows for an even playing field with best bird and then for the quantity portion also......and it is just for fun.