Thunder Chicken Takes Dirt Nap!

January 17, 2010, 12:26:00 AM

I went to the lease this week for one last crack at a buck but it was not to be. I did manage to get a nice bearded hen turkey though. She sported a 5 1/2" beard. Here's a couple pics:

I shot this bird with my Sarrels Sierra longbow, 48#@29", GT55/75 arrow, and GK Silverflame XL broadhead.

Take it easy,

Bisch

Oliverstacy · January 17, 2010, 03:00:00 AM

Nice looking bird...are you going to get her mounted? On the roost would look nice with the beard hanging down.

Here is a photo of a friend bird...

Josh

Chris Surtees · January 17, 2010, 05:52:00 AM

pete p · January 17, 2010, 09:24:00 AM

cool! didnt even know a hen could have a beard...is this common? a few of the ladies i work with have beards though.

J. Adams · January 17, 2010, 10:05:00 AM

Guru · January 17, 2010, 12:57:00 PM

Congrats bud!! Bearded hens are always cool to see!

I've seen several over the last few years, but have never had a shot at one.

Gumby · January 17, 2010, 07:14:00 PM

It seems that bearded hens are becoming more common. Gota wonder why.

dragonheart · January 17, 2010, 07:59:00 PM

That is a macho-hen! cool bird Bisch.

take care,

Jeff

LongbowGuy83 · January 17, 2010, 09:57:00 PM

Good shooting Bisch.

bawana bowman · January 18, 2010, 12:04:00 AM

Nice Hen Bisch!!

Joe D · January 18, 2010, 10:58:00 AM

Congratulations!

Gerardo · January 18, 2010, 12:14:00 PM

Great one!!! Congrats!!!

January 18, 2010, 04:24:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by pete p:
cool! didnt even know a hen could have a beard...is this common? a few of the ladies i work with have beards though.

I hunt in Texas and it is quite frequently that we see bearded hens. Most have very short and not very thick beards. This one was very thick for a hen and 5 1/2" long. That is a good one down here. I saw one this fall that had two distinct beards. ireally wanted that one but have not seen her in a long time now.

Bisch

broketooth · January 19, 2010, 10:14:00 AM

nice bird, i hope i can get me one this spring

Jeff Romans · January 19, 2010, 12:16:00 PM

I wish all "unsuccessful" buck hunts ended so well! Nice bird!

rushlush · January 20, 2010, 03:24:00 PM

Nice!

Grantumu · January 23, 2010, 06:19:00 PM

Beautifull game-bird. I would like to have an equivalent in France.
Beautifull feathers.
Is it a good meat (as same as pet turkey)?

Zach Mikita · January 23, 2010, 10:03:00 PM

April is right around the corner

January 24, 2010, 12:07:00 AM

Grantumu - Wild turkeys make excelent table fare if prepared correctly. They are not so good cooked whole but the breast meat tastes great if breaded and fried.

Thanks for all the comments guys,

Bisch

Arwin · January 26, 2010, 09:09:00 AM

That is awesome! Hoping some sort of turkey passes by me with a beard this spring, LOL!