As a Colorado resident and avid turkey hunter, I get asked all the time – where are the best places to hunt for wild turkey in Colorado? Our state has excellent turkey hunting opportunities across a wide range of terrain. In this article, I’ll share my tips on the top units and areas to target … Read more
Wild turkeys are not native to Oregon. But since their introduction in 1961, and the first turkey hunting season in 1987, turkey hunting opportunities have increased more than tenfold. If you’re looking to start hunting in Oregon, wild turkeys are a great place to start. At first glance, the Oregon Game Bird Regulations can seem … Read more
If you’re looking to buy a whole deboned turkey, you may be wondering where to find it. Fortunately, there are several great options to purchase a whole deboned turkey, whether it be for a special occasion, holiday meal, or just for a convenient and easy-to-cook poultry dish. 1. Local Butcher Shops One of the best … Read more
Wild turkey offers a tasty culinary adventure compared to bland store-bought birds. With its robust flavor and lean texture creative approaches make all the difference. Follow these tips to transform your harvested turkey into an incredible meal. Handling Wild Turkey for Optimal Flavor Proper handling preserves flavor and texture: Field dress promptly after harvesting to … Read more
Smoked turkey breast is a tasty, fully cooked product that makes sandwiches, salads, and snacks quick and easy to prepare. With its smokey, savory flavor, smoked turkey breast can be used in a variety of dishes. But finding high-quality, affordable smoked turkey breast close to home can take some detective work. This guide will walk … Read more
One of the most common Thanksgiving conundrums is how to free up oven space so you can get everything on the table at the same time. The answer: dont roast your turkey—smoke it instead. By cooking the turkey outside, youll earn valuable real estate for all the dressings, casseroles, and rolls moving in and out … Read more
A snood is the floppy, fleshy appendage that drapes over a turkey’s beak. Toms, jakes, and hens all have snoods. However, a tom’s is longer and more prominent than that of a hen or jake. While it’s easy to dismiss the snood as a vestigial appendage on a turkey’s face, studying it can be a … Read more
Happy Thanksgiving, readers! In celebration of the holiday and the delicious meal soon to be consumed, we’re sharing five fun facts about the animal that almost became the United States national bird. With their large, heavy bodies wild turkeys may seem slow and clumsy. But they are capable of impressive speed and athletic feats when … Read more
Anyone who loves Thanksgiving — or anyone who always gets pressured into hosting — knows that putting this massive meal together is a huge challenge. From finding those Thanksgiving sides that will have guests asking for seconds to sourcing the perfect turkey, its a lot to have to deal with. You might be tempted to … Read more
The Big Easy® Outdoor Air Fryer is the stress-free way to fry your turkey without having to purchase or dispose of cooking oil. That means you dont have to worry about splattering, spilling and burns. It’s a delicious, safe and simple alternative to oil-fried turkey for a bird thats moist on the inside and crispy … Read more