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Title: Sorry ,no hooks........
Post by: doublegunbum on May 06, 2020, 07:36:28 PM
My 2020 Indiana bearded hen. 9" beard. Used a Fowler striker and ceramic houndstooth (both recently purchased from some great members here).
She came sneaking in behind me, yelped a little looking for me. Two steps forward and I would have saved a shell and just grabbed her. Didnt realize she had the beard until she had looped around the side and out front. Expect full mount pictures in the future. (Not near, I was told.)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200506/3865766ab56d629799aa3bf68ca50247.jpg)

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Title: Re: Sorry ,no hooks........
Post by: Pluffmud on May 18, 2020, 10:14:17 PM
Thats insane! I saw my first bearded hen last week. She had a little 2 or 3" stubby. 9"s of beard is more than some of the gobblers I've shot! A trophy for sure. Thanks for sharing that.
Title: Re: Sorry ,no hooks........
Post by: Greg Massey on May 25, 2020, 04:52:07 PM
Nice beard ..
Title: Re: Sorry ,no hooks........
Post by: mikejd on May 25, 2020, 06:59:06 PM
You should have gone and found the clutch of eggs for breakfast as well.
Title: Re: Sorry ,no hooks........
Post by: doublegunbum on May 26, 2020, 09:42:59 PM
Pluffmud and Mr. Massy thank you for the kind words.

Mike,
       If you makes you feel any better I havent shot a doe in 15 years or so. Bearded hens are not very common where I hunt so I am very happy with the bird I used my tag on. If I've misinterpreted your meaning I apologize in advance. If not, shoot me a p.m. so I can let you know where to send next years license and lease fees to and I will try my best to find a more suitable turkey for you.

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Title: Re: Sorry ,no hooks........
Post by: Turkeyman on June 30, 2020, 05:13:36 PM
Quote from: mikejd on May 25, 2020, 06:59:06 PM
You should have gone and found the clutch of eggs for breakfast as well.

LOL...main reason I'd never do it. Have seen several in the spring...no BAM!!
Title: Re: Sorry ,no hooks........
Post by: kyturkeyhunter4 on August 24, 2020, 12:40:36 AM
Thanks a awesome turkey man congrats