Shalee Athey bagged her biggest turkey ever, a 23-pounder that had an 11-inch beard and 11/8-inch spurs. The 12-year-old got it April 9 when her father, Ernie Jr., took her hunting again after no luck earlier on youth day.
Denise Athey got her first turkey, an 18-pounder with a 6-inch beard, on Saturday, April 9.