Bearded hen with bow.

[kevinp16]

Methow opening day of fall special hunt.  First bird ever with my bow.

[kevinp16]

One more.

[RadSav]

That is one heck of a beard for a hen!  NICE

[Yelper Guy]

Sweet! Good job Kevin, never seen a bearded hen in all my years of chasing turkeys.
I never have tried with a bow - yet, this spring might be it.
Heading out this weekend to try for a fall bird or two with my brother.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Yep nice bearded hen!

[baldopepper]

Rarely used to see bearded hens, but they have become very common in 121 now.  In fact, if you see a flock of ten or more hens it seems at least one is bearded these days.  There is a group of 3 that I see in the same area quite regularily.  Must be a something in the gene pool lately.  That one does have a nice beard though, good job!!

[turkeydancer]

Congrats on your trophy ... extra sweet when taken with a bow.   

FYI --- I've always heard that approximately 10% of all hens have a beard .... I've personally seen 3 taken in the last 14 years.  Good on you !!!

[kevinp16]

Thanks everyone!!! The beard measured out to 6". I've heard of hens with Beards but personally never seen one until last weekend. I passed up on a nice tom to get her.

[RadSav]

Thanks everyone!!! The beard measured out to 6". I've heard of hens with Beards but personally never seen one until last weekend. I passed up on a nice tom to get her.

6" is crazy for a hen!!  You getting her mounted?

[Gobble Doc]

 

[PA BEN]

Bearded hen this motning

[oneshot12]

   very nice   

[turkeydancer]

Nice pic PaBen ... thanks for sharing.

Last time I was up at a friends outside of Kettle Falls he has 3 bearded hens in a group of approx. 20 birds.  I understand that 10% of all hens have beards ...... what next, cross dressing as toms.