2009.04.30
Brent Griffith's double-bearded gobbler
Brent Griffith started hunting turkeys last spring. He had some success calling gobblers close but could never quite finish the job. That changed on Tuesday morning during a hunt in Bedford County.
Griffith was working a gobbler when a hen showed up in front of him. Griffith just shut up and waited. Fifteen minutes later this big boy came in silently from behind him, and Griffith was able to drop the hammer on his first gobbler.
The bird had two beards -- both just under 10 inches. One spur was 1.25 inches and the other just a little less than that. Its weight was more than 20 pounds.
Pretty nice way to start a turkey hunting career!
Awesome bird Brent!! One can only wish on seeing such a bird and having the skills to call it in and drop the hammer. Great Job my fellow hunter!!
Comment by Tony Mottley — April 30, 2009 @ 8:01 pm
That bird is going to be hard to top. Good Job!!
Comment by Todd Hostetter — April 30, 2009 @ 8:03 pm
I'll say darn nice way to cap off the season.
Nice Bird Brent
Comment by Static Lines — May 1, 2009 @ 12:00 pm
Congratulations Brent on you unusual trophy !
I've heard of double-beard gobblers but I never seen one.
Comment by Ralph Barton — May 5, 2009 @ 10:37 am