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Turkey down/Spur Question

Started by uk.turkey.hunter, April 23, 2019, 11:55:02 AM

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uk.turkey.hunter

It was a crazy Saturday to say the least. That morning I saw 2 bobcats. One of those bobcats came within 10ft of me. While I'm doing my rounds after seeing those 2 bobcats, I saw a coyote. I decided to hunt that coyote and cut him off. I ended up shooting the coyote at about 30 yards.

davisd9

Quote from: guesswho on April 23, 2019, 12:02:14 PM
Seen it several times.   If he has Amber colored tips on his beard he's more than likely a 2 year old.  If the tips are black, his age is nothing more than a guess.   Any pictures of him?

X2, though I have never killed one with no spurs, but know of a few that have


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uk.turkey.hunter

Quote from: davisd9 on April 23, 2019, 12:44:02 PM
Quote from: guesswho on April 23, 2019, 12:02:14 PM
Seen it several times.   If he has Amber colored tips on his beard he's more than likely a 2 year old.  If the tips are black, his age is nothing more than a guess.   Any pictures of him?

X2, though I have never killed one with no spurs, but know of a few that have


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guesswho

Even being a hen it's still a legal bird in KY.  Some states it's illegal. 
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POk3s

Yep that appears to be a bearded hen.

uk.turkey.hunter

Quote from: POk3s on April 23, 2019, 01:11:45 PM
Yep that appears to be a bearded hen.

But the head doesn't appear to be a hens head. Would you agree?

guesswho

From the picture it resembles a gobblers head, that's why  I said he/she.   Look at the breast feathers of a gobbler compared to yours.
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Rapscallion Vermilion

Sure looks like a bearded hen to me, based on coloration and lack of spurs. No evidence of any strutting wear on the primaries either. Might find some eggs when you clean her up. Largest beard I've seen yet on a bearded hen.  Could definitely be having some hormonal issues.

POk3s

Quote from: uk.turkey.hunter on April 23, 2019, 01:16:17 PM
Quote from: POk3s on April 23, 2019, 01:11:45 PM
Yep that appears to be a bearded hen.

But the head doesn't appear to be a hens head. Would you agree?

Looks like a hen's Head to me. The head is thin and drab in color, along with the body being brown. The only thing that doesn't look hen like is that big ol beard! Hahaha

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Quote from: turkey_slayer on April 23, 2019, 02:15:53 PM
That's a Caitlyn Jenner
I thought the same but did not want to say it lol
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uk.turkey.hunter

So I've sent pictures and information to the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife to see what they have to say about it. We shall see.

HookedonHooks

Quote from: guesswho on April 23, 2019, 01:27:42 PM
From the picture it resembles a gobblers head, that's why  I said he/she.   Look at the breast feathers of a gobbler compared to yours.
My thoughts exactly. Face of a male, body of a female but bearded. Caitlin Jenner turk for sure.

Clydetaylor1

I have killed one with a double beard and no spurs.