What Qualifies as a Trophy Tom?
#11
RE: What Qualifies as a Trophy Tom?
ORIGINAL: PYbuckhunter
Taking anylong-beard is an accomplishment!
But a real trophy to me is long spurs........Limb Hangers!
Taking anylong-beard is an accomplishment!
But a real trophy to me is long spurs........Limb Hangers!
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Calif
Posts: 1,894
RE: What Qualifies as a Trophy Tom?
Different strokes for different folks,I've harvested birds that scored better than 70 points on alot more than one occasion but the birds I remember the most are my personal trophy's and alot of em were just not that monsterous,as some have eluded too.Been along time since i called in my first tom and dropped him And I can recollect that moment to the day.Yes it was a jake and I've never had a moment that much happier in the woods even afterharvesting some fine longbeards sincethat awesome spring mornin...Apr,9th,1980....
#14
RE: What Qualifies as a Trophy Tom?
A turkey is a trophy, any turkey.Now, I usually don't shoot jakes, but I have and I'm sure I will again. Too dang good eating to pass up every single time. I think most hunters trophy goal is probably at least 20 pounds with 10 or more inch beard, a nice full fan, and at least 1 inch spurs, but I seriously doubt any normal turkey hunter is going to pass on a 17 or 18 pound2 year old with an 8 or 9 inch beard and half to 3/4 inch spurs.Like I said, any turkey is a trophy, but I would say in most hunters eyes a true trophy would be a 2 year old plus bird.
#15
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bourbon, MO
Posts: 851
RE: What Qualifies as a Trophy Tom?
I have set a Personal Goal of 25 Lbs, with a 12" Beard, Spurs Don't impress me. However, a Bird that big will have probably have 1 1/4" Spurs. I would Mount this bird!
I agree with everything that has been said. I have seen the time when a Bearded Hen better watch out
TF
I agree with everything that has been said. I have seen the time when a Bearded Hen better watch out
TF
#16
RE: What Qualifies as a Trophy Tom?
ORIGINAL: Turkey Fife
I have set a Personal Goal of 25 Lbs, with a 12" Beard, Spurs Don't impress me. However, a Bird that big will have probably have 1 1/4" Spurs. I would Mount this bird!
TF
I have set a Personal Goal of 25 Lbs, with a 12" Beard, Spurs Don't impress me. However, a Bird that big will have probably have 1 1/4" Spurs. I would Mount this bird!
TF
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: ELK GROVE CA USA
Posts: 1,251
RE: What Qualifies as a Trophy Tom?
imo, any bird that you yourself can set up. call in. and kill is a trophy bird........as you get more experience, some would consider a trophy bird one that would have say 10 inch beard and 1/ 1/4 spurs..