{"id":1236,"date":"2020-04-20T11:00:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T15:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/?p=1236"},"modified":"2020-04-20T03:53:28","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T07:53:28","slug":"measuring-up-how-to-score-your-wild-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/measuring-up-how-to-score-your-wild-turkey\/pentecostkyle12\/news\/04\/20\/2020\/1236\/","title":{"rendered":"Measuring Up: How to Score Your Wild Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring turkey season is upon us in Michigan.\u00a0 Early mornings and close calls can all take a mental toll on the turkey hunter.\u00a0 When you finally seal the deal and bag your tom you may be very excited to get it home and feast on wild turkey breast after dressing out the bird.<\/p>\n

\"measuringHowever, before you do, take a few simple measurements of your wild turkey.\u00a0 You may find yourself in the record books, in addition to enjoying the delicious protein.\u00a0 Below are the steps to take the proper measurements:<\/p>\n

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  1. Weigh the bird.\u00a0 I like to use my bathroom scale to take a measurement of myself with and without the bird to get its weight.\u00a0 Convert the weight to a decimal.\u00a0 (i.e. 20 lbs and 8 oz = 20.5lbs).\u00a0 Bonus points if your wife walks in on you weighing a dead turkey in your bathroom.<\/li>\n
  2. Measure each of the turkey’s spurs.\u00a0 These are found on the back of the legs.\u00a0 The measurement should be taken on the convex side of the spur from where it protrudes from the skin of the leg to the tip of the spur.\u00a0 Add both spur measurements together in inches and multiply by 10.\u00a0 This is the point value you receive for the spurs.<\/li>\n
  3. Measure the length of the beard.\u00a0 If you have an atypical bird with multiple beards, add the measurements together.\u00a0 Beards should be measured from the center of where the beard exits the skin to the tip of the beard.\u00a0 Convert this measurement to a decimal in inches.\u00a0 Multiply this number by 2.\u00a0 This is your point value for the beard(s).<\/li>\n
  4. Add together the weight, point value for the spurs, and the point value for the beard(s).\u00a0 This is your overall score for the turkey!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you think you have a turkey worthy of the record books there are a few more things to take note of:<\/p>\n

    “All birds weighing\u00a0more than 22 pounds<\/strong> must be weighed to the nearest ounce on scales inspected and certified as accurate for trade by the State Department of Agriculture. It is required that a weight coupon or signed document be presented for proof. An additional witness is also required. Beards measuring over 12 inches must have additional witnessing, and application must include photograph-showing measurement. Spurs measuring over 1.5 inches must have additional witnessing, and application must include photographs showing measurement” (NWTF).<\/p>\n

    The Michigan state registration form and more information on scoring your turkey can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Also, Please consider joining the National Wild Turkey Federation<\/a>.\u00a0 The NWTF has done more than any organization in the country to ensure that wild turkeys are found in every state and are prosperous as a species so we may continue to enjoy and hunt them.<\/p>\n

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