How to Clean a Wild Turkey in 5 Steps

There’s more than one way to butcher a wild turkey. After nearly two decades of hunting and killing America’s grandest game bird for its bountiful meat, I think I’ve refined my butchering process pretty danged well. Learn how to clean a wild turkey in 5 steps—including how to remove its breasts, legs, beard, tail and spurs.

How to Butcher a Wild Turkey in 5 Easy Steps by OutdoorLife

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There’s more than one way to butcher a wild turkey. After nearly two decades of hunting and killing America’s grandest game bird for its bountiful meat, I think I’ve refined my butchering process pretty danged well. Here’s the five-step process I typically use to clean a bird after a successful hunt—including how to remove its breasts, legs, beard, tail and spurs.

How to Clean a Wild Turkey in 5 Steps

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