Henrietta & Clay County
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Chamber of Commerce

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TF 2021 Battle of the Beards Entry (pdf)Download
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Battle of the Beards

Turkey Fest is not only a competition for the professional hunters, but for anyone wanting to have a shot against the local competition. The open competition has both an Adult and Youth division. Winner goes home with bragging rights, up to $2,000 cash prize, and more!  


  • Youth is considered – 16 years or younger before the beginning of the current contest.

  

     RULES & REGULATIONS

1. All hunters must have a valid hunting license.

2. The contest will have the following divisions:

· Adult Division: Any turkey legally harvested in Texas or Oklahoma.

· Youth Division: Any turkey legally harvested in Texas or Oklahoma by a youth who does not reach the age of 17 years on or before the beginning of the current contest.

Prizes: Adult Division: Single Beard- $1000, Buckle & a Pierce Cooler; Multi Beard- $1000, Buckle & a Pierce Cooler; Heaviest Weight- $250 & Plaque . Youth Division: A buckle. Winners will be announced at the Full Strut Dinner & Dance on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

3. Adult hunters must sign up and have the $50 entry fee paid prior to submitting any qualifying bird into the contest. The entry form and fee will make a hunter eligible to enter the contest from Wednesday, April 7th through 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 10th, 2021. All hunters must sign the release of liability and registration form for eligibility. Each entry will be given 1 ticket to the Full Strut Dinner & Dance.

4. Youth hunters must sign up and have the $25 entry fee paid prior to submitting any qualifying bird into the contest. The entry form and fee will make the youth hunter eligible to harvest and enter a turkey in the contest from Wednesday, April 7th through 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 10th, 2021. All hunters must sign the release of liability and registration form for eligibility. The Winner will be given 1 ticket to the Full Strut Dinner & Dance.

5. Eligible turkey must be harvested in Texas or Oklahoma on your private property, lease, or land from landowner whom you have permission from Wednesday, April 7th through 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 10th, 2021.

6. Turkeys will be scored during the following hours:

Thursday, April 8th – 11-1 pm and 6 pm-8 pm at The Caboose - 202 W. Omega, Henrietta

Friday, April 9th – 11-1 pm and 6 pm- 8 pm at The Caboose - 202 W. Omega, Henrietta

Saturday, April 10th - up to 1 pm at CCPR Rodeo Grounds during the festival

7. Winner will be decided by the total score according to the National Wild Turkey Federation Scoring System:

a. Weight of Bird (pounds and ounces, convert to decimal)

b. Length of Spur (convert to decimal, add both measurements and multiply by 10)

c. Length of Beard (convert to decimal and multiply by 2)

d. Add total points for final score

Other: All measurements taken to the nearest 1/16 of an inch.

All scoring is final after leaving the scoring table.

8. Turkey must be legally harvested and properly tagged according to the most recent Texas or Oklahoma Hunting Guide when brought in for measurement. Game Wardens will be on site during judging to check hunting license. All invalid entries will be automatically eliminated from the competition.

9. By entering the contest, you have agreed to comply with all rules and all decisions of the Battle of the Beards contest and have paid your entry fee in full. All scoring is final after leaving the scoring table.

10. Entry forms can be delivered, mailed or submitted to the Henrietta & Clay County Chamber of Commerce. Must be registered no later than Wednesday, April 7th at 5:00 pm.


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