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Author Topic: Is it a bearded hen?  (Read 1207 times)

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June 06/18/23, 08:32:56 PM

Offline deadeye

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Is it a bearded hen?
I don't think I ever saw a bearded hen so I'm not sure
but this really looks like a hen to me. What do you think.

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June 06/19/23, 05:35:54 AM Reply #1

Offline glenn57

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Re: Is it a bearded hen?
Yep, I think it is. Never seen one up close but pictures!
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June 06/19/23, 07:26:21 AM Reply #2

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Re: Is it a bearded hen?
Very nice shot.  I wouldn't have know it was a hen if I was hunting and saw her.  The beard would have meant Tom to me.  I am not a turkey aficionado like you are though.
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June 06/19/23, 08:32:21 AM Reply #3

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Re: Is it a bearded hen?
Yes, that is a bearded hen. I have 2 that frequent my bird feeders.
They are a legal bird to harvest in the spring because of the beard.
I personally wouldn't, but that's my preference.

The fall hunt the beard requirement is not valid. Either sex can be harvested.
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June 06/19/23, 09:20:47 AM Reply #4

Offline Pulleye16

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Re: Is it a bearded hen?
very cool!

As a relatively new turkey hunter, seeing one of these would make my head spin...especially if it was like the hen that came calling into to my decoy this spring.

I'd pass on shooting it...but then again, if the turkey wants to be a male, it must know the consequences.  LOL
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June 06/19/23, 11:14:55 AM Reply #5

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Re: Is it a bearded hen?
just seen a bearded hen on a hunting show this morning!!! 
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