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SUCCESSFUL TURKEY SEASONS START HERE.

The wild turkey is an elusive bird. To get the gobbler, get the know-how. Strategies, management and gear for the hunt can all be found right here.

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History of the Wild Turkey Stamp

May 5, 1956, saw the first in a 22 years series of U.S. Postal Stamps issued to celebrate successful conservation efforts carried out by state and federal governments. It was an attempt to bring attention to the importance of wildlife conservation and the first of those stamps on that spring day in 1956 featured the wild turkey.

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Closing The Deal On Afternoon Gobblers

Afternoon turkey hunting is notably less popular than early mornings. Yet, afternoon tactics can be some of the most effective hunting times.

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Wild Turkey Stuffed Meatloaf

Jeremiah Doughty, From Field to Plate If you're looking for a delicious wild game recipe that you can impress with, this stuffed meatloaf one is a great contender. And it makes a great out-of-the-box wild turkey recipe, too. Wild Game Meatloaf Ingredients: 2 pounds ground meat (wild turkey, venison, beef, etc.) 10 sliced smoked turkey or ham 2 eggs ½ red onion, chopped fine 1 red bell pepper, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced or grated

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Holiday Spiced Turkey Breast with Orange Glaze

Enjoy this recipe for delicious wild turkey with a beautiful blackberry orange glaze.

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The Hunter Chef: Wild Turkey Pot Pie

This recipe is perfect for any leftover turkey meat you might have. Trust us—it’s absolutely delicious.

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A Closer Look at the Wild Turkey

Some parts of a turkey’s anatomy—beaks, feet, legs and yes, the coveted spurs, are worthy of a closer look at how they function in the species’ survival.

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A Turkey Hunter's Journal: Slowing Down and Enjoying the Hunt

Jason Worley makes a case for why turkey hunters should keep a journal of their hunts and includes some journal entries of his own.

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Wild Turkey Meatballs and Homemade Vegetable Soup

These wild turkey meatballs are incredible on their own or paired with this homemade vegetable soup.

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Rare White Triple Beard Turkey: Tailgate Talks

Tyler Anderson tells us the story of his hunt where he killed a rare white/cinnamon colored wild turkey with a triple beard.

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Turkey Breast and Wild Morel Mushrooms

By mid-spring, if you're a successful turkey hunter, you've acquired some wild turkey. And if you were really lucky, you found some morel mushrooms. These two ingredients make a wonderful meal when properly fixed. Wild turkey is in no way like domestic, store-bought Butterball. Wild turkey meat has very little fat and tends to dry out if you overcook them. You need to cook wild turkey in a different way.

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Timber vs Field Turkeys

Which is best to hunt gobblers - open areas or timber? The hunter can succeed in both areas by keeping a proper game plan for both scenarios.

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Using the Silent Treatment on Public Land Turkeys

When turkeys are stubborn to respond to calls, using the silent treatment can often be the turning point in harvesting a mature gobbler.

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Tenth Legion: Bottomland Book Club

Long considered the greatest book on turkey hunting, my recommendation is merely one amongst a score of tributes for this turkey hunting manifesto.

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The Different Personalities Types of a Gobbler

Turkeys, like people, have different personalities. Some are bold and reckless, others are shy and some may seem downright sagacious. First you need to be able to recognize these traits. Then you may need to adjust your approach.

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Honey Whiskey BBQ Turkey Bites

You can eat these honey whiskey BBQ wild turkey bites on rice, in a tortilla, over mashed potatoes or by themselves as an appetizer. The sauce and turkey will speak for itself and the journey to the plate is half the fun.

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