“Tag: wild turkey”

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has recently established the first-ever National Wild Turkey Federation Distinguished Professor position with the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources.

Wild turkey has incredible flavor and is highly versatile. Consider using it for a tailgate party, watching your favorite sports team or as the ultimate starter in a hunting camp.

Wild turkey legs and thighs are a great option for building tasty taquitos. Try this simple recipe for a last-minute snack, or freeze them to bring along on your next hunting trip.

Even as turkey populations nationwide have declined, turkey hunters have remained optimistic. That attitude stands in contrast to hunters overall, particularly deer hunters, who seem grumpier all the time. Game agencies weigh these attitudes as they seek ways to reduce turkey harvests without reducing hunter satisfaction.

The National Wild Turkey Federation announced more than $360,000 in funding for seven new research projects in six states, addressing the needs of wild turkey populations.

Thinly sliced breast marinated in Asian flavors then sautéed in a hot pan is about the easiest preparation of wild turkey. Add your favorite vegetables and some chow mein noodles and you’ve got a moist, flavorful, healthful meal.

Building a sauce with layers of flavor is a great way to utilize the dark meat from an old gobbler, and adding mushrooms and herbs sourced in the outdoors is an excellent reminder that we can live off the land and utilize all edible parts of what we harvest.

If there isn’t a favorite wild turkey recipe amongst your clan, these thunder-crunch gobbler fingers might be just the ticket.