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The Wild Turkey ( Meleagris gallopavo) is native to North America and is the heaviest member of the Galliformes. It is one of two species of turkey, the other being the Ocellated Turkey, found in Central and South America. Adult Wild Turkeys have a small, featherless, reddish head, that can change to blue in minutes [citation needed]; a red throat in males; long reddish-orange to greyish-blue legs; and a dark-brown to black body. The head has fleshy growths called caruncles; in excited turkeys, a fleshy flap on the bill expands, becoming engorged with blood. Males have red wattles on the throat and neck. Each foot has four toes, and males have rear spurs on their lower legs. Turkeys have a long, dark, fan-shaped tail and glossy bronze wings. As with many other species of the Galliformes, turkeys exhibit strong sexual dimorphism. The male is substantially larger than the female, and his feathers have areas of red, purple, green, copper, bronze, and gold iridescence. Female feathers are duller overall, in shades of brown and gray. Parasites can dull coloration of both sexes; in males, coloration may serve as a signal of health.[2] The primary wing feathers have white bars. Turkeys have between 5,000 and 6,000 feathers. Tail feathers have the same length in adults, different lengths in juveniles. Males typically have a "beard" consisting of modified feathers that stick out from the breast. Beards average 9 inches (230 mm) in length. In some populations, 10 to 20 percent of females have a beard, usually shorter and thinner than that of the male. The average weight of the adult male is 8.2 kg (18 lb) and the adult female is 3.2 kg (8 lb). The average length is 1.09 m (3.5 ft) and the average wingspan is 1.44 m (4.8 ft). The record-sized adult male wild turkey, according to the National Wildlife Turkey Federation was 38 lb (17.2 kg). Turkeys are surprisingly agile fliers and very cunning, unlike their domestic counterparts. Turkeys are very cautious birds and will fly or run at the first sign of danger. In flight they can reach a speed of 50 miles per hour (80 km/h). They usually fly close to the ground for no more than a quarter mile (400 m). Turkeys have many vocalizations "gobbles," "clucks," "putts," "purrs," "yelps," "cutts," "whines," "cackles," and "kee-kees." In early spring, male turkeys, also called gobblers or toms, gobble to announce their presence to females and competing males. The gobble can carry for up to a mile. Males also emit a low-pitched drumming sound. Hens "yelp" to let gobblers know their location. Gobblers often yelp in the manner of females, and hens can gobble, though they rarely do so. Immature males, called jakes, yelp often.
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1. Merriam's & Gould's Wild Turkey Hunting Suggestions
September 30, 2008
Confidence, persistence and a lot of patience is what you need in order to harvest such a gobbler. The very first challenge concerning this type of wild turkey is getting close to the bird. As most of you know, Merriam’s usually travel a lot more distance than an Eastern to a call or even a decoy setup. Experienced hunters recommend confidence when calling and paying attention to what these birds might be doing.
A friction call is recommended with these birds as they are louder and the sound will carry further in the Western prairies and mountains and that is what you want, the sound to t... (read more)
Author: Razvan Jr
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2. An Article On Stuffing - Recipes And Tips
September 25, 2008
Let me name some diffrent sorts of Stuffing for you:
Sage Stuffing, Sausage Cranberry and Cornbread Stuffing, Wild Rice Apple and Dried Cranberry Stuffing, Herbed Bread Stuffing, Poblano Chile and Pumpkin Seed Stuffing, Herbed Oyster Stuffing, Sausage Cranberry and Pecan Stuffing, Herbed Shallot Stuffing, and Chestnut and Sausage Stuffing.
Indeed there are many different types of stuffing, different tastes, different cultures,and different recipes. But the best, and many will agree, is the traditional turkey stuffing. Whether you are cooking Thanksgiving turkey, a special Christmas... (read more)
Author: Jack Dobson
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3. McCain, Palin, Wild Turkey 101, and Me?
September 17, 2008
John McCain, Sarah Palin, Me, Wild Turkey 101, and Common Sense.
Dedicated to the master of political journalism
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Let’s start this off in true Brian Oyler and Hunter Thompson tradition, I’m sitting at my desk, listening to Hank Williams Jr., and drinking a fifth of Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, thinking about politics. And to add something new to our already worshiped tradition of high proof whiskey soaked political theory, let tonight be the first time I will actually endorse a candidate for president, Jenna Jameson. Please, I already know she’s responsible ... (read more)
Author: Brian Oyler
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4. Make Your Cell Phone One of a Kind with Ringtones as Wild, Crazy, and Unique as Your Friends!
August 29, 2008
Your cell phone is practically as much a part of you as the ears on either side of your head, but you hear “Greensleeves” so many times each day you’re about ready to clobber anyone who brings up Henry VIII in your presence. You answer your phone so automatically that you don’t bother to stop and look and see who’s calling—and you wanted to avoid answering any calls from your mother today, lest you have to explain why “studying” involves loud music and the buzzing of numerous conversations in the background.
How do you add a little pep to the traditional music or—shudder—just ringing ring... (read more)
Author: Fabiola Groshan
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5. The Many Types of Cherry Trees
February 15, 2008
One of the most pleasant trees you can possibly maintain is a cherry tree. The word Cherry is derived from the name of an ancient city in Turkey. It describes both the tree and the fruit it produces. A cherry fruit is classified as a “drupe”. In the center it has a single hard core that holds the seed. The outside of the fruit is smooth and might have a small groove down one side. There are hundreds of different varieties of cherry.
There are two main groups that cherries can fall under. It is either a wild cherry or a sour cherry. Wild cherries are generally used for plain eating, and or... (read more)
Author: Nicholas Tan
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6. Bow Hunting Wild Turkey
January 30, 2008
Although not very popular among hunting enthusiast, this particular type of hunting can be very exciting and if done properly, fruitful as well. Hunting wild turkeys using a bow takes skill and patience, that is why not many hunters embark on this difficult adventure. If you are a big game fan, think of a bow hunting for wild turkey adventure as a spring training. We offer you some tips regarding this particular type of hunting:
First of all, the draw weight: a confident bow hunter will always choose a draw weight that will not affect his ability to make an accurate shot, no matter what a... (read more)
Author: Razvan Jr
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7. Best Single Travel Specializes in Singles Weekends
December 18, 2007
Immediate Release
For more information contact: Sheryl Weinberger, Owner sheryl@bestsingletravel.com 877 848-7477
Best Single Travel, www.bestsingletravel.com a new travel company announces its upcoming Spring/Summer 2008 singles travel calendar. An Exotic trip to Turkey, Romantic tour of Italy, Wild rides down rapid waters are just a sampling of what awaits the solo traveler.
Four to five day weekend trips exploring the USA and surrounding countries is Best Single Travel's niche. After traveling all over the world with other singles travel groups, owner Sheryl Weinberger de... (read more)
Author: Sheryl Weinberger
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8. Homeschool Thanksgiving: Fun Fall Crafts
August 28, 2007
Thanksgiving is a great time to pull out the crayons, construction paper, glue, and scissors and get to work on some cute crafts. Homeschoolers will love the traditional turkey hand tracing, but why stop there? Why not go wild with popsicle sticks to make a turkey greeter? Do you have any spare felt lying around? You could turn those scraps into some neat turkey gloves! Create a fun fall-themed leafy bouquet of thanks? Head on over to Kaboose to check out dozens of creative craft ideas for this Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving List There are many different ways for homeschoolers to ... (read more)
Author: Mimi Rothschild
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9. Hunting Guide
August 12, 2007
Hunting takes more physical effort, skill, and patience. The challenge of archery hog hunting can also be dangerous, because wild hogs are aggressive animals: particularly when wounded or cornered. Over 40 states now host fall turkey seasons and more and more hunters are discovering the excitement of hunting in the fall. Turkey hunting is a pleasurable and enjoyable sport people are starting to like. Nowadays, looking for a job is easy; this is because of the tools available online. It seems that hunting is no longer about the hunt and connecting with nature.
Hunters
Archery... (read more)
Author: Linda A
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10. Surprise: A Bird In The Bedroom
August 06, 2007
Living in the country we have come to expect seeing different species of animals. Deer occasionally grace our presence. Of course, once we are seen by them they quickly disappear. One day as I was looking out a back window there were 7 or so wild turkey. After flying away, they have not returned. Many different birds come to our three feeders. Sunflower seed is spread on the ground for the doves and squirrels. Cardinals and smaller birds also search for food on the ground but the smaller ones mostly enjoy the feeders with their perches. We started throwing it on the ground to keep squirrels fr... (read more)
Author: Lloyd Mize
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11. Homeschool Thanksgiving: Fun Fall Crafts
May 09, 2007
Thanksgiving is a great time to pull out the crayons, construction paper, glue, and scissors and get to work on some cute crafts. Homeschoolers will love the traditional turkey hand tracing, but why stop there? Why not go wild with popsicle sticks to make a turkey greeter? Do you have any spare felt lying around? You could turn those scraps into some neat turkey gloves! Create a fun fall-themed leafy bouquet of thanks? Head on over to Kaboose to check out dozens of creative craft ideas for this Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving List
There are many different ways for homeschoolers to ... (read more)
Author: Mimi Rothschild
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12. THE NIBBLE: Heritage, Organic & Wild Turkeys: Better Than Butterball®?
November 26, 2006
Heritage, Organic & Wild Turkeys: Better Than Butterball®? View this article with photos at THE NIBBLE: Organic, Heritage & Wild Turkeys. This is a story of turkey. The turkey is a native American bird, and as everyone educated here knows, was enjoyed by the Pilgrims and their Native American friends at a dinner in Plymouth Plantation, Massachusetts in 1621, to celebrate their first harvest. This feast is often referred to as “The First Thanksgiving.” It is a little-known fact that the three-day feast celebrated by the Pilgrims, which we replicate on the fourth Thursday of ea... (read more)
Author: Karen Hochman
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13. Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
November 09, 2006
This is another one of my favorite bbq sauces because it’s a sauce that is great for bbq competitions. You see, most people prefer a sweet barbecue sauce and competition judges are people too! When we first started cooking ribs for competition, this was one of the recipes we developed. You can substitute your favorite bourbon for the Wild Turkey. This sauce gives the ribs a real nice color… and the taste ain’t bad neither! This sauce is excellent to use with the professional rib cooking techniques found in our book, “Competition BBQ Secrets”...
Lee’s Bourbon Barbecue Sauce:
1/4 cup W... (read more)
Author: Bill Anderson
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