coachg
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40 is huge , my bird was 22-24 lbs . Guess not actually weighed .
Nice bird, but no way it's 40 lbs. Heaviest on record are in the mid-upper 30's depending on subspecies.One of my little cowboys (just turned 16) got this tom in the brome field behind the barn. Pretty nice bird, weighed 40 lbs. Bonus: this kid is super respectful of us and the ranch. Always texts me for permission to hunt, always shuts gates, never leaves ruts, never leaves trash, and makes a point thanking us. View attachment 57409
Wild turkey taste the same from HI to New York, there's nothing special about them just because of cold winters. If cooked poorly or like a domestic bird, they're dry and tough as boot leather. If brined and cooked properly, the breast is pretty decent. The rest is best suited for things like turkey salad. But eating them is at the bottom of the list of why people hunt them. A good turkey hunt is the highlight of my year. There is no better sound than a gobble echoing through the woods
I started Turkey hunting when I was 14 years old in the mid 70's. I am 64 now had a lot of adventures Turkey hunting. One in particular was when I caught a wild hen Turkey during Spring turkey season.40 is huge , my bird was 22-24 lbs . Guess not actually weighed .
Seems like theres a story in there…I started Turkey hunting when I was 14 years old in the mid 70's. I am 64 now had a lot of adventures Turkey hunting. One in particular was when I caught a wild hen Turkey during Spring turkey season.
I'd like to hear that one .Seems like theres a story in there…