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First-time turkey hunter hits the jackpot with rarest of all turkeys

By Patty Connealy –
  • Greg Cherne, center, poses with his guide Alex Rutledge of American Roots Outdoors, l, and Neil Hylla, r, of Rock Road Outfitters, and the rare double-bearded albino turkey he shot in Gregory County.
    Greg Cherne, center, poses with his guide Alex Rutledge of American Roots Outdoors, l, and Neil Hylla, r, of Rock Road Outfitters, and the rare double-bearded albino turkey he shot in Gregory County.
  • Jack Hayden, r, shown with Greg Cherne, told Cherne not to worry after Cherne missed The Ghost the first day of hunting. “Don’t worry about it,” he gibed. “Next week I’ll send you pictures after I shoot it.”
    Jack Hayden, r, shown with Greg Cherne, told Cherne not to worry after Cherne missed The Ghost the first day of hunting. “Don’t worry about it,” he gibed. “Next week I’ll send you pictures after I shoot it.”
  • Not only was The Ghost an albino, about a one in 100,000 occurrence, but he was also double bearded, making him extremely rare. (All photos by Tethrd Nation)
    Not only was The Ghost an albino, about a one in 100,000 occurrence, but he was also double bearded, making him extremely rare. (All photos by Tethrd Nation)

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