Yesterday I got the best gobbler of my life on our family farm here in Kentucky. The day was cold, windy and rainy until early afternoon. Thoughout the morning I saw nothing but hens, one of which was out during a heavy downpour as if it had not a care in the world. Shortly after the wind died down and the rain stopped, I spotted two gobblers in a field about 250-300 yards away. I got their attention with a few clucks, then they spotted my decoys and made a slow deliberate approach. When they got within about 80 yards, the one that appeared slightly larger began to puff up and spread his wings a bit while continuing on toward me. Finally, when I was convinced that he was well within range, I clucked once, he stuck his head up and I delivered a load of #6's. He fell and his companion immediately flew off. The gobbler weighed 26 lb. 4 oz., had a double beard of 10 in. and 8 1/4 in., and spurs of 1 1/8 inches each for a total score of 85.00.

Awesome, lets see some pics!!!!!!!!! Congrats!

CONGRATS MAN!!!

Awesome Man!! Great Great Turkey, Lets See THem Pictures!!

Awesome job, but pics needed!

Congrats man! That is a big bird!

Thats great, can't waitto seethe pics

That's a great bird. I get 67 for a score though. 26.25 + 10 + 8.25 + 11.25 + 11.25 = 67. Am I using the wrong formula? Might need to know for my own bird tomorrow AM.

I checked the formula, forgot that beard length is doubled, makes a big difference.

Wow, that is an awesome bird. Congrats. Post up some pics I want to see that double beard!

Congrats. Got pics?