Enter the weight, spur length, and beard length of the turkey into the calculator to determine the turkey’s score. This score is used by hunters to assess the quality of their turkey.
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Turkey Score Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the turkey score:
TS = (W * 2) + (SL * 10) + (BL * 2)
Variables:
- TS is the turkey score
- W is the weight of the turkey (pounds)
- SL is the length of the spur (inches)
- BL is the length of the beard (inches)
To calculate the turkey score, multiply the weight of the turkey by 2, the length of the spur by 10, and the length of the beard by 2. Add all these values together to get the final score.
What is a Turkey Score?
A turkey score is a numerical value assigned to a turkey based on its physical attributes, such as weight, spur length, and beard length. This scoring system is often used by hunters to compare turkeys and to keep records of their hunting experiences. The score provides a standardized way to evaluate the size and quality of the turkey.
How to Calculate Turkey Score?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Turkey Score.
- First, determine the weight of the turkey (W) in pounds.
- Next, measure the length of the spur (SL) in inches.
- Then, measure the length of the beard (BL) in inches.
- Use the formula TS = (W * 2) + (SL * 10) + (BL * 2) to calculate the Turkey Score (TS).
- After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.
Example Problem:
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Weight of the turkey (W) = 18 pounds
Length of the spur (SL) = 1.25 inches
Length of the beard (BL) = 9 inches
