Wesson Benton killed a 20.6-pound Brunswick County gobbler on April 8, 2022 while hunting with his dad and family friend John Perry. The 5-year-old hunter shot the bird with a Stevens .410 around 7 a.m.
The gobbler has an 11.5-inch beard and 1 1/2-inch spurs.
Brian Cope is the editor of Carolina Sportsman. He has won numerous awards for his writing, photography, and videography. He is a retired Air Force combat communications technician, and has a B.A. in English Literature from the University of South Carolina. You can reach him at brianc@carolinasportsman.com.
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