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11-06-2006, 10:26 AM

FRIAR

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Join Date: Feb 2006

Location: Lawton, OK

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1st Turkey!

I got my first turkey at sunrise this morning. A 10lb hen with a 6 1/2" beard, taken at 40yrds. I am now addicted.

Thanks for all your help!

11-06-2006, 03:09 PM

TEmbry

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RE: 1st Turkey!

whoa...is this rare or am i an idiot? ive heard of bearded hens but not a tiny hen with a rather big beard. If youre correct in what you have killed, then congradulations because ive never seen one. thats pretty awesome.

11-06-2006, 03:59 PM

FRIAR

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Join Date: Feb 2006

Location: Lawton, OK

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RE: 1st Turkey!

Yes, the game wardens were amused by it also.

11-06-2006, 05:42 PM

jepcho

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Location: Iowa

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RE: 1st Turkey!

Congrats on your first man!! If you thought this was fun (which it is!) wait till the spring season!

11-06-2006, 08:48 PM

justannie

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RE: 1st Turkey!

Congrats on a really good bird

11-07-2006, 07:23 AM

r33h

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RE: 1st Turkey!

Nice bird....congrats! Just wait til spring...it is even better!

11-08-2006, 03:59 AM

huntnma

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Location: palm bay fl

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RE: 1st Turkey!

dont worry , our hens have about 10 lbs of weight to them and they can have pretty good beards from what i have seen,lol......just wish i would see one during hunting, lol......congrats on your first , thats awesome.....