Just curious, but how do y'all know it is over 2 years old by that photo?

SJA
A 1 yr old turkey does not have a beard that length at all. The best beard a 1 yr old (aka Jake) may have might be 7 inches. On most Jakes (1yr olds) the beard can be from 1" a little button to 4 inches is what I commonly see at least here in WI.

That beard on the photo is well over 11 inches easy.

he should get a free pass just for making it this long .

JW, I think SJ knows what a jake is. He was asking how do you know the turkey is not a 2 year old. It could be a 2 year old with an unusually long beard. It's probably older, but nobody can be sure unless a good picture of his spurs is taken or someone lays him down.

Oh - I get it now ~ My comment was we cans say he IS at Least a 2 yr old - could be older.

You are correct we need to see the spurs ~ no argument there at all.

JW

I don't know how old he is now but I know he won't get any older if he exsposes himself during the season like he did in that picture.BANG! Smoked Turkey!

You got that right:rock:

Haha!!! Right on!

Kim :)

Yes, over two years. Spurs are the best way to get approx age.