That is not to mention Team one is right up there withn them as well..

I will try and pm the last 2 guys to see when their season ends.. I hope one of them can help us and get another bird up.. If they can that would surely win the contest for us..

Congrats Phil on tagging out!

Thanks swampbuster! I really hope we can keep the lead and end up winning this contest! We have a great team working here and would love to have our team try it again next year as well..

I did send a pm to the last 2 guys to see if they are still hunting or not.. I am hoping at least one of them are and gets to post a jake as it would surely win this contest for us.. This team has worked great together! Lets see if we can keep it that way for another year!!

Ok guys, most of our seasons are winding down here, and all we can do is wait for the final standings in another 10 days or so... So while we wait, I'd like to hear some wild turkey recipes. How do you guys cook them and what has worked best for you all? That is one thing I havent ever gotten a knack for out of all the birds I've killed over the years. I am a good cook, just havent spent the time to come up with a good wild turkey recipe. I always just filet the breast out of the birds and usually crock pot them, most of the time shredding them and using BBQ sauce to make sandwiches. I'd love to try and grill some this year. I have 6 breast halves to experiment with this year.

I cut mine up in nugget size pieces then tenderize them with a meat hammer. Dip in a egg and milk mixture then coat them with batter and deep fat fry them until golden brown. I make my own batter but about any name brand batter will work. I like to have hot sauce or some sort of dipping sauce for them.
This is how I have fixed all my wild turkeys for the past 15 years or so. Makes a great cookout food when having a get together with family or friends or just a guy party.
You all try it I think you will like it. Since I started cooking turkey this way I get invited to a lot of cook outs if I bring turkey or cook it there. Enjoy your harvest.

CONGRATES CAPTIAN ON YOUR HARVEST

Thanks camokenny!

As your captain I was trying hard not to let us down any. I do wish it would of been an upgrade though. Also when I shot him his beard was wet from the wet grass. It looked like it was a double from the angle I first saw him at. But it really did not matter as I wanted to make sure I got another tag filled..

I normally just slice them and fry them up.. Nothing specail, but, I like your ideas.. I also roasted a whole one before that came out great. I put bacon over it to keep it from drying out and then spiced it all up..

I am also thinking for any team to beat us they will need at least a double bearded bird or better from one that has not scored as of yet!! Or have 2 members that have not scored get 2 more birds posted. They can be a decent Tom and a Jake which could move them into the winners circle..

Good Luck camokenny on your next hunt!

While I have not heard from any of the guys in question.. I did check my notes and Dano111 season ends with May 25th being the last day.. I sure hope that he can put a bird down.. That would surely put us in the win! So if he is still out hunting we wish you the best of luck! The same goes for anyone on the team out there hunting!!

I fillet the breast out and either fry like camokenny or soak it in a brine mix for a day then smoke it. both turn out great. I'll try to find my brine mix ingredients when I get home from work.. Good luck to all still out there. I'm already counting down to next year. lol

Here is a brine that has great reviews. I might give it a shot this year then lay bacon over the top of the breast while smoking.

Slaughterhouse Poultry Brine By Tip Piper of Hillbilly Vittles
1 ½ Gal Water
½ C Salt - Kosher
½ C Dark Brown Sugar
2 tsp Garlic Powder
2 tsp Onion Powder
2 tsp Cajun Spice (Louisiana Cajun Seasoning)
2 tsp Celery Seed

I like to inject mine with Cajun injector. Cut into strips and fry it in olive oil. Make some gravy and go to town