Entries marked with * are field dressed at the time of weigh in. Using anecdotal evidence observed from a decade of turkey contests, it is common to see a 1lb to 1.5lb difference in a 18lb gobbler. This suggests a 5.5% to 8.3% reduction from live weights.
Records Data is derived by the following sources: Wild Turkey Records Database Queries 4/5/09, 6/23/22 - National Wild Turkey Federation, www.nwtf.org. Spinning Wheel Spring/Fall Contests 1996-2005. Independant, vetted Record submissions to Joyner Outdoor Media