The Spring Pursuit: Chasing Gobblers and Good Laughs Before Dawn

There’s a special kind of stillness in the woods before dawn. The world is dark, quiet, and full of promise. Spring turkey season means 3:30 AM wake-up calls, questionable gas station coffee, and group texts that start with “You up?” and end with “I forgot my gloves.”

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The Spring Pursuit: Chasing Gobblers and Good Laughs Before Dawn

The Spring Pursuit: Chasing Gobblers and Good Laughs Before Dawn

There’s a special kind of stillness in the woods before dawn. The world is dark, quiet, and full of promise. Spring turkey season means 3:30 AM wake-up calls, questionable gas station coffee, and group texts that start with “You up?” and end with “I forgot my gloves.”

Smoked Wild Turkey Breast

Smoked Wild Turkey Breast

One of our favorite wild turkey recipe's is smoked turkey breast. Here's a simple recipe to try: Ingredients: • 1 wild turkey breast • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning • 1 tablespoon salt • 1 tablespoon black pepper • 1 tablespoon garlic...

How to Take Your Father Turkey Hunting

How to Take Your Father Turkey Hunting

There’s an old split-rail fence at Mom and Dad’s place that separates the lawn from the horse pasture. I like to lean against it just before dark and owl hoot. Across the pasture, and beyond the creek, is an oak hillside, and in the spring a gobbler roosts there as...

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The Spring Pursuit: Chasing Gobblers and Good Laughs Before Dawn

The Spring Pursuit: Chasing Gobblers and Good Laughs Before Dawn

There’s a special kind of stillness in the woods before dawn. The world is dark, quiet, and full of promise. Spring turkey season means 3:30 AM wake-up calls, questionable gas station coffee, and group texts that start with “You up?” and end with “I forgot my gloves.”

Smoked Wild Turkey Breast

Smoked Wild Turkey Breast

One of our favorite wild turkey recipe's is smoked turkey breast. Here's a simple recipe to try: Ingredients: • 1 wild turkey breast • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 2 tablespoons poultry seasoning • 1 tablespoon salt • 1 tablespoon black pepper • 1 tablespoon garlic...

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