First Longbeard

[R.K.]

I took last week off work to chase birds around the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri. Not quite the usual territory for this forum, but I figured I should stop lurking, and public land hunting would be welcome.

On day 3, somewhere around mile 12 on foot, I got on a bird and connected. It's only been jakes for me until this one, and I couldn't be happier with this bird.



1.25" spurs


9" beard.


After the photo session and a quick breakfast (PB&J), I followed up the hunt with a nap and a couple quick casts for wild trout.


I think I might have to make this a tradition.

 

[Idahoarcheryhunter]

nice bird, congrats.

 

[fishing4sanity]

Beautiful bird and a fin and feather combo is always good. Congrats!

 

[JohnCushman]

Looks like a good day. Congrats!

 

[OriginalOscar]

Nice bird. Congratulations.

 

[genesis273]

Very nice bird! 1.25" spurs is a good one!

 

[kansasdad]

Great adventure with fine results. Congratulations

 

[1_pointer]

Very nicely done!! I hope to have similar luck here in Hoosier land later this week.

 

[Yotkilr]

Great looking bird!

 

[el unit]

Excellent day!

 

[Joe Hulburt]

Well spent day for sure!

 

[bowhuntmontana]

Beautiful bird! Congrats.

 

[LCH]

Looks like a good trip!

 

[CampRipleyLF]

Awesome, looks like it was a great trip. Congrats!

 

[vanish]

Very nice!

 

[PA deer hunter]

That’s a limbhanger ! Well done !

 

[shannerdrake]

Nice bird!

 

[R.K.]

Thanks, everybody. And good luck to anyone heading out to chase birds in the coming weeks! Thanks to work, weddings, and other commitments, my season is over- so I'm looking forward to living vicariously through whatever hunts you post here.

 

[Mudranger1]

Congrats! Great bird