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Texas turkey hunter bags rare all-white gobbler, testing to determine genetics
  • On March 29, Jaret Barrett of Waxahachie was turkey hunting on his 1,000-acre lease in Eastland County when he bagged a pair of Rio Grande gobblers at 40 yards. One of the gobblers had snow-white plumage that is considered exceptionally rare in the wild. Photo courtesy Jaret Barrett
    On March 29, Jaret Barrett of Waxahachie was turkey hunting on his 1,000-acre lease in Eastland County when he bagged a pair of Rio Grande gobblers at 40 yards. One of the gobblers had snow-white plumage that is considered exceptionally rare in the wild. Photo courtesy Jaret Barrett
  • Barrett’s rare white gobbler had black eyes, pink legs, a blackish beard and pearl colored toe claws. Photo courtesy Jaret Barrett
    Barrett’s rare white gobbler had black eyes, pink legs, a blackish beard and pearl colored toe claws. Photo courtesy Jaret Barrett
    Spring turkey season is in full swing across most of Texas.The only exception is the state’s East Zone, where a month-long gobbler only season gets underway April 22 in 12 counties.Those who don’t share the passion might say spring gobbler hunters are April Fools, but make no mistake about it.The bigger fools are those who have never taken the time to play the crazy gam...

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