Turkey Hunting

Skeleton of Meleagris californica on display at the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits.
The Extinct California Wild Turkey: Meleagris Californica

Drought-like conditions combined with heavy predation led the California turkey to extinction over 10,000 years…

A dish of turkey meatballs served over saffron rice in a creamy poblano sauce on a wooden table background
Turkey Meatballs with Smoked Poblano Cream Sauce

Spice up your spring with ground wild turkey meatballs over saffron rice and smoky, creamy…

A homemade turkey striker being carved.
Hand-Carving Turkey Pot Call Strikers 

Best practices and techniques for creating unique, handmade turkey strikers at home, from wood selection…

A fresh burger made from wild turkey meat and topped with mango, smokey mayo, cheese, and toasted greens
Spring-Inspired Wild Turkey Burger

Liven up your springtime dinner table with ground wild turkey patties, fresh mango slices, smoky…

Wild Turkey Souvlaki

Experience the rich blend of Mediterranean spices and herbs, perfectly grilled wild turkey for a…

Tandoori Wild Turkey ready to be served to guests on a plating
Tandoori Wild Turkey with Avocado Raita

This Indian inspired recipe will give your wild turkey meat great flavor with tender meat…

An Osceola wild turkey walking in a swamp.
Osceola Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo osceola) – A Wild Turkey Profile

Osceolas are native to the Florida peninsula and offer unique hunting opportunities In 1804, the…

Wild turkey miso soup in a bowl ready to eat
Wild Turkey Miso Soup

Make a fantastic Asian inspired soup out of your wild turkey Miso soup is a…

A cooked wild turkey breast carved for dinner serving
How to Cook a Whole Wild Turkey Breast

This wild turkey recipe will give you mouth watering flavor without over drying the meat.…

a chart on butchering a wild turkey
How to Butcher a Wild Turkey

Learn the best practices for butchering, carving and cooking your wild spring turkey When people…

Wild turkeys in Ontario snow
Wild Turkeys in Ontario: Conservation History, Reintroduction, and Hunting

After being extirpated from the province, reintroduced turkeys have created a stable, huntable population in…

Pasta with fried wild turkey and morels rests on a table.
Spring Pasta with Wild Turkey Tenderloins and Morels

Combine your wild turkey tenderloins with freshly foraged morel mushrooms for a bright springtime pasta…

A hunter carries out a turkey he killed.
The Oxymoron of Success and Failure in Turkey Hunting

Has someone truly experienced the emotions of success in hunting if they have not also…

A hunter sits with a Rio Grande wild turkey he killed.
How to Hunt Rio Grande Wild Turkeys

From the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West to the border of Mexico, there are plenty…

Cooked wild turkey wings rest on a plate.
Smoked and Sous Vide Wild Turkey Wings

Stop throwing out those wild turkey wings! Tenderize the tough cuts with a low-and-slow method…

A Merriam's wild turkey lies on a log.
Chasing the Turkey of the West: How to Hunt the Merriam’s Wild Turkey

Learn the behaviors of the wild turkey that meanders across the West’s Big Sky Country…

Sausage rests on a plate.
Jalapeño and Sun-dried Tomato Wild Turkey Thigh Sausage

Read about turning those tough turkey thighs into delicious sausage, plus sausage-making advice from expert…

A fly fishing fly made with turkey feathers rests on a table.
Utilizing Turkey Feathers for Fly Tying

The joy of turkey hunting doesn’t have to end once the season closes; consider using…

wild turkey kebabs on a plate with a turkey fan
Wild Turkey Kebabs

Lean turkey breast benefits from being grilled in smaller chunks to cook evenly In most…

Wild turkey meat in a bowl.
Wild Turkey Meat: Nutrition, Cooking, and Handling

Learn the basics of wild turkey meat, the typical flavor profile, and techniques for cooking…

Turkey hunters in the spring woods after shooting a turkey
Etiquette of the Spring Turkey Hunting Season

Turkey hunting brings higher rates of hunter conflict, so some basic principles of etiquette will…