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psebwhntr16

04-07-2008 07:46 PM

RE: Is there any way to tell how old a turkey is?

Testing the telomere length in their DNA. :)

magicman54494

04-07-2008 08:01 PM

RE: Is there any way to tell how old a turkey is?

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ORIGINAL: PreacherTony

What happens if you shoot the turkey and he flys over your neighbors fence who wont let ..........ah.... nevermind...............;)

Then I will jump the fence, retrieve my bird, and steal his trail markers and tree stands! :D

GregH

04-07-2008 08:05 PM

RE: Is there any way to tell how old a turkey is?

I age turkeys by the wear on their teeth! ;)

PreacherTony

04-07-2008 08:06 PM

RE: Is there any way to tell how old a turkey is?

Quote:

ORIGINAL: magicman54494

Quote:

ORIGINAL: PreacherTony

What happens if you shoot the turkey and he flies over your neighbors fence who won't let ..........ah.... nevermind...............;)

Then I will jump the fence, retrieve my bird, and steal his trail markers and tree stands! :D

:D:D:D:D:D:Deven tho you shot him over bait with a ........dare I say it.........crossbow?:D

magicman54494

04-07-2008 08:09 PM

RE: Is there any way to tell how old a turkey is?

Quote:

ORIGINAL: PreacherTony

Quote:

ORIGINAL: magicman54494

Quote:

ORIGINAL: PreacherTony

What happens if you shoot the turkey and he flies over your neighbors fence who won't let ..........ah.... nevermind...............;)

Then I will jump the fence, retrieve my bird, and steal his trail markers and tree stands! :D

:D:D:D:D:D:Deven tho you shot him over bait with a ........dare I say it.........crossbow?:D

Only if your holding the spotlight Tony:D

MeanV2

04-07-2008 08:35 PM

RE: Is there any way to tell how old a turkey is?

I am definitely not a trophy Turkey hunter[8D]I have been lucky and killed a couple over 26# in weight, and a couple with beards in excess of 12". Last years MO bird had spurs a hair over 1 1/2" I really think this was the oldest bird I've killed.

Gotta Love them MO Turkeys!;)

Dan

BOWHUNTINGisLIFE

04-07-2008 08:38 PM

RE: Is there any way to tell how old a turkey is?

Spurs are the best judge

MichiganWhitetails74

04-07-2008 08:41 PM

RE: Is there any way to tell how old a turkey is?

Magic...good to see you...not sure man...When the beard is hangin long I let it fly....when the bird is on the ground you will usually end up with 8-12 inches of beard....spurs from 1 - 1/4 inch, and 20 - 27 pounds???

You'll know when you got a jake in front of you and you'll know when the bird is pushing 12 inches...its in the blood....

davidmil

04-07-2008 08:43 PM

RE: Is there any way to tell how old a turkey is?

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ORIGINAL: magicman54494

I'm a rookie at this turkey hunting stuff. spur length, beard length help determine age. Is there any exact science to aging a turkey?

Just ask him.

MeanV2

04-07-2008 08:44 PM

RE: Is there any way to tell how old a turkey is?

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ORIGINAL: davidmil

Quote:

ORIGINAL: magicman54494

I'm a rookie at this turkey hunting stuff. spur length, beard length help determine age. Is there any exact science to aging a turkey?

Just ask him.

Nah!! That won't work!

Turkeys Lie!!;)

Dan

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