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shortwave · April 28, 2012, 06:53 AM

A trophy bird indeed.

Over the years, I've killed probably 25-30 turkey's. In that amount, two had double beards.

I saw one being checked in that had three but that's the most I've ever seen in person.

I'd say with confidence, a 4-5 bearded turkey is very rare.

April 28, 2012, 06:53 AM	#3
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	A trophy bird indeed. Over the years, I've killed probably 25-30 turkey's. In that amount, two had double beards. I saw one being checked in that had three but that's the most I've ever seen in person. I'd say with confidence, a 4-5 bearded turkey is very rare.