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Turkey

May 1, 2023

May in New York State brings two delicious items into season- Eastern wild turkey and fresh asparagus These two items pair beautifully in this version of a classic turkey recipe ...

February 21, 2022

Just a few days left for grouse and a few more weeks of pheasant season in New York and of winter Perfect timing to make up a batch of white chili using pheasant meat  This...

October 20, 2021

There is a lot of meat on an Eastern wild turkey and grinding is an efficient way to use up some of the leg, wing, and back meat after removing the breast, though the breast can...

April 8, 2020

Turkey hunting season is just a few weeks away in New York State, and here is some useful information to get you geared up! DEC has shared some great information on what you...

May 1, 2019

Spring turkey season is open for the month of May in New York State  What better way to celebrate the season than with Wild Turkey Spring Rolls! Wild Turkey Vietnamese-style...

April 30, 2018

Yes, wild turkey legs can be very tough, but with a bit of finesse, the meat can become tender and delicious!  Start by removing the legs and making a turkey leg stock  Remove...

May 20, 2015

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 ripe- a...

October 19, 2014

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 whole,...

June 3, 2014

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 lock in the...

April 22, 2013

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 May...