Planning Thanksgiving dinner and wondering what size turkey will fit in your 18 quart roaster? This is a common question for home cooks gearing up to roast the holiday bird. The size of turkey you can cook in an 18 quart roaster depends on several factors. Read on for a complete guide to selecting the … Read more
I went turkey hunting with a friend this season and let me tell you, it was the most fun I had on a hunt recently. Turkeys are super smart and have keen eyesight, which makes it pretty tough to get close to them. This makes shooting from a distance and waiting for the perfect shot … Read more
I wish it were so simple. Throw a hen turkey decoy out. Maybe two hens. Sit down. Call a little bit, and get ready ’cause that ol’ longbeard’s coming at a full run — mesmerized, as it were, by that little girl turkey he’s looking at and those wonderful melodic siren sounds he hears. Doesn’t … Read more
If it weren’t for the lead shot ban in 1991, the evolution of shotgun shells would have likely stagnated. When ammo makers moved to steel so duck hunters could continue legally killing puddlers and divers and geese each fall, turkey hunters benefited … eventually. Steel is hard but not dense, and slowly, shotshell manufacturers began … Read more
Each year, around 218 million turkeys are produced in the U.S., with 46 million alone killed just for Thanksgiving. Turkeys are intelligent, social creatures capable of forming strong bonds. But in industrial farming, their lives are cut short, far from the natural lifespan they would experience in the wild. Wild turkeys are a remarkable and … Read more
Enter the total cost of the turkey, and it’s total weight into the calculator to determine the turkey cost per pound. As the holidays approach one of the essential items on every shopper’s list is a turkey. For many households a 10 lb turkey is the perfect size to feed a gathering of 8-12 people. … Read more
Turtles are unique pets that are entertaining to learn about and watch. Pet turtle care doesnât involve as much hands-on training as dogs and cats, but turtles have particular needs like appropriately-sized tanks, UVB light, and the right kind of diet. Without an appropriate feeding plan, your turtle could get sick or die, so itâs … Read more
Welcome to The Cheater’s Guide to Thanksgiving. While there are plenty of tips out there for folks making scratch desserts and artisan loaves, the Cheater’s Guide focuses on the person who could use a helping hand—even from some unconventional sources. Some might call it “cheating” (like that’s a bad thing), but there’s nothing wrong with … Read more
From fresh produce to everyday essentials, local suppliers bring the best of our region to life and we want to celebrate that everyday. Finding Succulent, Ready-to-Eat Turkey Legs Near YouAs the weather cools down and autumn approaches, cravings for hearty, comforting foods arise. And one of my personal favorites is a mouthwatering roasted turkey leg … Read more
One of the finer aspects of hunting is the opportunity to enjoy the hunt long after you’ve left the woods. The memories you make, and the meat you haul out of the woods, ensure there’s more to the hunt in the days to come. That’s why if you’ve found success in the turkey woods this … Read more
