I’m a spurs guy

[RutnNStrutn]

I like beards AND spurs, however, 1-1/2" spurs or better are from a trophy gobbler. I've had many limb hangers due to the fact that I started turkey hunting in Florida, and Osceolas are famous for long, hooked spurs. I've gotten 2 gobblers that had 1-1/2" twin spurs. One was a Florida Registry Osceola, and the other was a Michigan stud Eastern.

[Muzzy61]

Count me in as a spur guy.

[nybowhunter]

We don't usually get really long spurs in the Northeast, but I did have one awesome bird with double beard and spurs over 1.5" that was amazing. I wanted to get it remounted and sent the beard and spurs off and never heard back from the guy so on a quest to get a new set of long spurs. The picture and memory will have to do for now.




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[joey46]

I guess spurs. See a lot of 10 and 11" beards but seldom any 1 1/2" spurs. Since I assisted in calling in a 1 1/2" spurred monster this year I may be biased.  Lol.

[ScottTaulbee]

My favorite thing about turkeys is the breast first, any other aesthetics afterwards


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[Swamp_870]

I'm in it for the overall experience of the hunt, but when you pick one up and see some hooks on him it makes it that much better. Kinda like killing a banded greenhead.

[cracker4112]

Check the avatar, 2" bird from several year back.  I love spurs and beards, but I really just like watching them die, no matter who is pulling the trigger.

[WV Flopper]

Today

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[Cut N Run]

I'm more interested in weight of a turkey than anything.  A 23+ pound longbeard in these parts will have great spurs, beard, and more than a couple birthdays.  I agree with Gobble Nut about the hunt being the trophy.  I don't turn my nose up at suicidal 2 year olds, but a crafty old timer is usually earned.

Jim

[Dougas]

My trophy is the meat first. Then hunt, then spurs. I have many over an inch but only one with a 1 1/2" spur. The other side was broken off. It did have 2 beards though.

[Tom007]

Spurs are definitely a major component of a trophy Tom. I hunt rocky-ridge Eastern's that rarely have long, sharp spurs. With that said, I enjoy Long, thick paintbrush type beards. We do get some nice beards in my areas......

[Tomtom97]

Some long sharp spurs for me!


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[eddie234]

It's always fun to run up on a downed gobbler and see how long his spurs are

[Meleagris gallopavo]

Had an opportunity to walk up on nice spurs today.  Both 1 5/16".


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[JeffC]

Congrats MG, that was a great scoring Tom.