Wild turkey sits at the center of spring hunting culture and rewards cooks who understand how different the breast and legs want to be handled.
Lean and savory, brighter and firmer than domestic turkey, with excellent range for smoke, frying, and pan sauces.
Spring is the emotional center of turkey, but frozen breast and leg meat carry into warm-weather grilling and fall stews.
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Alabama Turkey
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Arkansas Turkey
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Colorado Turkey
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Connecticut Turkey
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Delaware Turkey
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Florida Turkey
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Georgia Turkey
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Idaho Turkey
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Illinois Turkey
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Indiana Turkey
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Iowa Turkey
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Kansas Turkey
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Kentucky Turkey
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Maryland Turkey
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Massachusetts Turkey
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Michigan Turkey
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Minnesota Turkey
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Mississippi Turkey
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Missouri Turkey
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Montana Turkey
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Nebraska Turkey
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Nevada Turkey
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New Hampshire Turkey
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New Jersey Turkey
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New York Turkey
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North Carolina Turkey
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Ohio Turkey
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Oklahoma Turkey
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Oregon Turkey
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Pennsylvania Turkey
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South Carolina Turkey
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South Dakota Turkey
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Tennessee Turkey
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Texas Turkey
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Utah Turkey
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Vermont Turkey
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Virginia Turkey
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Washington Turkey
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West Virginia Turkey
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Wisconsin Turkey
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