New Mexico Merriam's Turkey

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

As an upland hunter, my favorite Thanksgiving tradition is to roast a couple whole pheasants. But before the pie is even served, I’m already thinking about how I’ll use the remaining scraps of meat. Whether you have pheasant, turkey, or some other white meat poultry on the table this year, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better way to enjoy those leftovers than in a wild rice soup. Pan-frying the shredded meat in butter just before serving is...

E284: Turkey Tour & Illinois Buck Truck Recap (Bow hunting Mountain Merriams', Decoy vs. No Decoy, Roosting Birds, Illinois Buck Truck struggles)

On this weeks episode, Tyler Jones and K.C. Smith bring their cameraman Eric Gentry on and talk about hunting New Mexico turkey. They talk about bowhunting vs using a shotgun, using a decoy vs not using one, and discuss how Tyler was able to have success right off the roost. Illinois Buck Truck is now out on the MeatEater Youtube channel. The guys give a quick recap of the late October Illinois hunt and the challenges they faced before they even...

3 Underrated Turkey Decoy Setups

The truth is, most hunters will capitalize on every advantage they can buy. If they say otherwise, they’re probably lying. This is definitely true when it comes to today’s world of ultra-realistic turkey decoys. When given the option, I’ll admit, realistic decoys are worth every penny. This is especially true for the bowhunter who needs toms to be hypnotized if they want half a chance at drawing their bows. However, equally important is which...