Category Archives: turkey

Spring Turkey Tikka Masala

We are almost half way through the spring turkey season in NYS.  It’s also the time of year that fresh cilantro is springing up in gardens and hoop-house tomatoes are…

Beyond Breasts- Duck Leg Rillettes

It was opening weekend for ducks in Seneca County, NY and many lucky hunters ended their morning with mallards and other local ducks in the bag.  Some birds were plucked…

Wild Turkey Breasts, Buttermilk panfried

This recipe is perfect for wild turkey meat, which can be a little on the dryer side compared to store bought turkey.  By soaking the meat in buttermilk overnight, you…

Turkey Season Open for Young Hunters

Many lucky youth were able to take the first shots on big toms this weekend, April 20 & 21, during the spring turkey youth hunt.  The regular spring turkey season opens…

Snow Goose Enchiladas

Some say that the flavor of snow geese is a bit stronger than Canada goose.  I haven’t noticed this per say, but I tend to stick to braising, smoking, or flavorful,…

Oven Roasted Wild Turkey Breast

Turkey season is upon us here in New York, which means opportunities to experiment with some delicious recipes. Remember, wild turkeys are lower in fat than domestic birds, so it…

Fall Season Wild Turkey

The fall season for wild turkey is only two weeks long in Seneca County and ended November 5th. However, it is still open in neighboring counties to the east (i.e….

Preparing Wild Turkey

Wild turkey is an awesome part of our Thanksgiving feast. However, it cannot be treated the same way as a domestic bird. I learned this the hard way, when the…

Wild Turkey Divan (with broccoli and sherry wine)

I have found the easiest way to prepare a turkey is by breasting it. Lay the turkey on its back, and cut a small incision along the top of the…

Let’s Hear it for the Red, White, and Blue: Spring Turkey Opens May 1st!

New York State is one of the top turkey hunting states in the East. The spring seasons lasts from May 1 until May 31st with hunting in the mornings (1/2…

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