I was surprised when this flock of 16 birds came out of the woods and walked up to within 100 feet of the house. It was notable since there were a couple of bearded hens in the group. One had about an 8" beard. Another had a beard about the size of a jake's beard. In the photo of the lone bird, you can just make out the beard.
It is legal in New York state to shoot any bearded turkey in the spring season. My brother actually shot one once. We think we have seen the one with the longer beard several times the last couple of years.
It is legal in New York state to shoot any bearded turkey in the spring season. My brother actually shot one once. We think we have seen the one with the longer beard several times the last couple of years.
