Full strut turkey

Wild gobbler

An easy oven roasted Thanksgiving turkey recipe. This will give a crispy skin with juicy tender meat!

Make your Thanksgiving feast unforgettable with this butter-herb rotisserie turkey. Perfectly basted, juicy, tender, with a hint of smoke!

Ask any turkey hunting addict what drives their obsession and the answer likely includes the intoxicating rush of calling in a brush-bearded, sunlit strutting tom, gobbling, spitting and drumming through the spring woods. It’s a part of the turkey hunting experience that can drive normally sane hunters to the woods for weeks, sacrificing sleep, work, and family time

Want a quicker way to get that Thanksgiving turkey on the table? Try a spatchcock turkey! This method cooks the turkey in a fraction of the time with juicy results!

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Rio-grande wild turkey

When you're dealing with a large cut of meat like a whole turkey, the cooking time can vary quite a bit.

South Carolina State Game Bird: Wild Turkey

I photographed this wild, strutting, male turkey this spring during the mating season (there was a hen right behind me, attracting his attention). I liked the iridescent colors in the feathers. This was taken in Zion National Park. It is an iconic image of a Thanksgiving turkey, but these birds rarely strut, fan out and show off in the fall like they do in the spring :) Night Photo Blog | Facebook | 500px | Google+ | Workshops

Early in the spring season, when turkey flocks are still in winter formation, your one or two decoys may not be enough to attract a gobbler. So create a flock. Borrow a collection of assorted dekes from your buddies. Buy cheap foam models from the sale bin at your sporting-goods store. Resurrect tattered veterans from the back of your gear closet. Just as with field spreads for geese, make sure you have a mix of feeding, sentry, and loafing turkey decoys. And leave room in the middle as a…

Full strut turkey by Little Stream Taxidermy.

This Thanksgiving spatchcock turkey is all about the crispy golden skin. If you love juicy, perfectly cooked turkey meat, then this recipe is for you. An easy butterfly method, where the turkey lays flat and everything gets cooked evenly.

Learn how to spatchcock your turkey for a faster cook time, crispy skin, and the juiciest meat. Complete with step-by-step instructions and a video demo.

The secret to a memorable Thanksgiving meal starts with a homemade Turkey Stock that’s brimming with flavor. Prepare this easy stock ahead of time for a smoother holiday experience. It’s ideal for everything on your holiday menu, from gravy to stuffing to hearty soups.