Turkeys

[Leaky33]

Ok u guys this old guy is on the cusp of deciding to put in for a limited area turkeys. My 1st time!!!!! Since I'm kind of elderly, older than lava rock, ha, ha, I thought maybe this guy could expend what limited energy that's left walking on reasonable terrain, sitting and listening for one of these guys. Have a pretty good area pegged so -------why not? My problem/request is I'll end up spending more then $45 and besides the great experience, is it worth it My worry is the cooking and eating. I've heard a lot of bad things, tough, rubbery, bad taste, dry, just plan not good!!!!
Do u guys have an opposite opinion to refute this and if so give me some suggestions. on how to make him palatable???? Hate to spend that money if I end up giving to the dog. [frown]
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[FishSlayerJT]

soak in brine overnight and smoke. Best turkey ive ever eaten. Legs can be very chewy but the breasts are worth it. As far as limited entry, I applied and drew my first LE tag but it snowed many feet and birds were no where to be found. 2 birds in 2 general seasons since. weathers nicer and toms are still strutting. i think its still 35 for the LE bird but you lose that 10 if you dont draw..
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[Leaky33]

Ok u guys this old guy is on the cusp of deciding to put in for a limited area turkeys. My 1st time!!!!! Since I'm kind of elderly, older than lava rock, ha, ha, I thought maybe this guy could expend what limited energy that's left walking on reasonable terrain, sitting and listening for one of these guys. Have a pretty good area pegged so -------why not? My problem/request is I'll end up spending more then $45 and besides the great experience, is it worth it My worry is the cooking and eating. I've heard a lot of bad things, tough, rubbery, bad taste, dry, just plan not good!!!!
Do u guys have an opposite opinion to refute this and if so give me some suggestions. on how to make him palatable???? Hate to spend that money if I end up giving to the dog. [frown]
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[PACKFAN]

Between the wife and I we kill at least one turkey every year and we love them, we have smoked them,BBQd them but I like to fix them the way we do most of our upland birds which is cut the breast in bite size chunks, lightly brown them in olive oil, then pour a can or two of cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup over the meat cover with a lid and turn heat down to low and let simmer for an 1 to 1/2 hrs lifting lid periodically stirring the meat and soup, I also throw in some pepper and some hot sauce. Pour this over fresh mashed potatoes or toast and enjoy. []
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[albinotrout]

Never had wild turkey before so can't comment on how to cook them. However good luck on your adventure. You will enjoy it. Been tempted to put in several times myself. However for would cost me more than $45 for I am not outfitted for turkey. [laugh]
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[Tangled_not]

No reason to feed it to the dog! IMHO wild turkey tastes like their farm raised cousins, but they're much leaner and tougher due to the fact that they work for a living. Plus they're not injected with butter, brine, etc.. to make them more juicy. I usually make turkey noodle soup out of the birds I've taken and it turns out great! The longer you simmer it over low heat the more tender it will be.
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[Leaky33]

Ok, this is where I am. Am 82 with balance problems (mild?). ------ sympathy card! Am considering an area that has a good # of turkeys above Huntsville.
My hunt will be on foot and just mosying along, listening and looking for tracks, no decoys or calls., Am probably limited to about 4 mi. round trip on moderate slopes because of energy limitations and don't want to get lost.
I've still trying to decide limited vs. general season? Do u experienced turkey hunters have a guess as to my success chances? I'm up to the challenge of cooking.[]
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[chugg]

Got my first Tom this fall. Field dressed and frozen for tday on nov 12. Thawed and sea salt brined with liquid smoke and ice water in a cooler right next to a butterball for 24hrs. I brined and cooked both side by side to compare taste and texture. Baked the conventional way in a turkey pan covered in tin and basted every 20. The only difference in prep was the wild turkey was skinned cause of damage from broad head slicing it front to rear. As for taste. The wild turkey was hands down better! To me it had a slight hint of ruffy only real mild. The brining made for two of the most moist turkeys I've ever cooked by far. Now as for texture. The wild turkey was more firm than the butterball. The legs were noticeably tougher tho. As said earlier that's only because they actually use them. If for nothing else the experience alone is worth it,as if you haven't enough of that.😜
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