My first turkey
 

This was taken on thanksgiving day...our last day until spring.

this was my very first turkey

Spurs were 1"
Beard measured 11 and 1/4 inches..







the beard has a crinkle in it..straightened out, right at 11 1/4 to the logest hair

RE: My first turkey
 

Congrats to you....

RE: My first turkey
 

nice bird. congrats, hes a big beard

RE: My first turkey
 

hey thanks guys...yeah the beard was pretty big for that bird...I expected the spurs to be a bit bigger...but I am satisified for my first bird...have not ate the meat yet...
I breasted him out, and also took the legs out...and washed them all off and froze it for right now..
I can't wait to try it!!! I've never tasted wild turkey

Can you guys direct me to any recipies on how to cook it? I dont want any extravagant spicey stuff...just a normal cooking method?

Thanks guys...

I've been seeing turkey in my woods just about every time I go deer hunting now...I sure hope they stick around!
We've never seen so many in these woods...So I've bought a turkey call in the mean time (I had a box call)
and trying to learn to use it , for spring...I also picked up and owl call...

RE: My first turkey
 

congrats...

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Congrats! Nice bird!

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thanks guys..I definaltey enjoyed the trip!
I was dreading cleaning the turkey, never knew how...but honestly it couldn't be easier!

I'm definaltey going out and trying for more in the spring!

RE: My first turkey
 

Great job! Congrats on a fine bird!

As far as a recipe, I always cut the breast up in some smaller pieces and let it marinate in Dale's Seasoning. You can get it in Wal-Mart. After it's marinated for a while, it's ready to grill.

Here's what Dale's looks like:
http://www.dalesseasoning.com/

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hey thanks double drops 24. I think I will do it that way..I can't wait to try it! I'm shooting for a saturday dinner if the fiance will go along with the idea :) if not I'll be eating alone! hehe

RE: My first turkey
 

Congrats on the bird man! Looks like a nice one.