This is not the average Bunch

[zelmo1]

The average bird registered(top 9 for each team) was 62.018. This is definitely not your average bird. The hunters here are an exceptional group. To put it in perspective, every bird shot averaged 22 pounds, a 10" beard and 1" spurs. That is compared to around here, 19 pounds, 9" beard and .875 spurs. Thats a 54.5 point bid, which is about what I average. Hats off to everybody here, Z

[nyturkeyduster]

That's an impressive stat.

But I must say, anyone who participates in a turkey hunting message board in 2025 isn't average. We're all sick in the head.

[zelmo1]

Shared delusion most likely.      Z

[Tom007]

Nice job Z!

[eggshell]

I imagine you all are shooting eastern birds and more from the norther to eastern side of the range. Genetics play a huge role in this. Still that's an impressive stat. I got two of the smallest birds I've tagged in many years this year. Most of my birds are 60 pt birds and above and I don't target big birds. I do zero sorting, if it gobbles and comes it dies. I generally pass jakes but there's no guarantee I won't shoot a jake if it puts on a good hunt.

[Happy]

That is pretty impressive. I have just glanced through things, but it appeared every team hit the 9 gobbler limit. Congrats to all, and congrats to you and your team Z on a very good season.

[zelmo1]

Thanks Happy, I feel pretty lucky this year. Very little action but got luck and filled my NH tags, only one in Maine but that is all gravy. Just noticed that the "average bird" here was well above average in general. There are a lot of great turkey hunters here. I am blessed that I could be a part of this awesome community. Z