Good job, beautiful birds! I think my favorite call maker is from New York. Are you familiar with David Holloran?
Turkey Season
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Wyatt Russo
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No I am not familiar with him. I use JT Calls
The first week in South Dakota's Black Hills started out awfully slow. The turkey we did see were still in their winter flocks with just a remnant of snow on the ground. Toward the end of the week the toms and jakes split off into bachelor groups but would not come closer than a hundred yards. After several close and failed attempts we finally bagged our first Merriam. Alot of folks think Merriam turkeys are the easiest but after this hunt I believe they were trying to kill me. They never stop moving from the time their feet touch the ground and your only chance is to try and get ahead of them. Very thankful and a bit wiser. Richard
Wyatt Russo
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Beautiful bird definitely a hunt that’s at the top of my bucket list!
jode hillman
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Tagged my second longbeard of the season. It was a pod hunt w lots of turkey stuff going on. Honey smoked breast is in the que!
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Wyatt Russo
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Kevin Layne
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Well, I guess I'm a criminal ..... but I'd like to be reformed! Your stock looks amazing. I'm sure I could google it but I'd love to hear how you do it so I can try it next year.
Kevin, There are certainly other ways, but my wife believes the pressure cooker is the best method. Use the stock setting and you are rewarded with clear, not cloudy, delicious stock. If you would like to eat the legs and thighs, another method is to slow cook them on low 15-16 hours untill the meat falls off the bone. Very delicious when used in soup or recipes. Richard