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Title: EATING MAINE TURKEYS?
Post by: WW on September 18, 2025, 09:55:49 AM
Have you fellas ever eaten a Maine turkey and did it taste normal? I killed a couple last season there and when I cleaned them (as soon as they were killed), they had an awful smell to them. I heard someone say it could be from all the slugs they eat or some of the forever chemicals that they use there. I haven't fried the breast from them yet but I'm a little worried that the meat will not be good.
Title: Re: EATING MAINE TURKEYS?
Post by: zelmo1 on September 18, 2025, 10:08:47 AM
I hunt Maine and the only bird that was nasty was the hybrid I shot in 2024. It tasted like an air freshener. It's crop was full of spruce needles and crickets. Worst bird I ever ate.I figured it would be awesome due to the part domestic bird, but NOPE. The rest over the last 25 years have been fine. Z
Title: Re: EATING MAINE TURKEYS?
Post by: Yoder409 on September 18, 2025, 10:16:16 AM
I heard they tasted like lobster..... 

Dunno.
Title: Re: EATING MAINE TURKEYS?
Post by: boatpaddle on September 18, 2025, 10:21:24 AM
Quote from: Yoder409 on Today at 10:16:16 AMI heard they tasted like lobster..... 

Dunno.
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Title: Re: EATING MAINE TURKEYS?
Post by: DROCK on September 18, 2025, 01:15:48 PM
I did read an article a while back about Forever Chemicals being found in wild turkey and deer in Maine.
Title: Re: EATING MAINE TURKEYS?
Post by: RutnNStrutn on September 18, 2025, 04:51:27 PM
I'd prefer to eat a lobster!!! 🦞
Title: Re: EATING MAINE TURKEYS?
Post by: RutnNStrutn on September 18, 2025, 04:53:01 PM
Quote from: DROCK on Today at 01:15:48 PMI did read an article a while back about Forever Chemicals being found in wild turkey and deer in Maine.
What are "Forever Chemicals"?
Title: Re: EATING MAINE TURKEYS?
Post by: DROCK on September 18, 2025, 05:15:00 PM
Quote from: RutnNStrutn on Today at 04:53:01 PM
Quote from: DROCK on Today at 01:15:48 PMI did read an article a while back about Forever Chemicals being found in wild turkey and deer in Maine.
What are "Forever Chemicals"?

My understanding is they are man-made chemicals that are found in the environment and human body. They are very hard to break down so they last a very, very long time and are harmful to your health.

Per Google, Examples are: Non-stick cookware (like Teflon), water-repellent rain jackets, stain-resistant carpets and furniture, cosmetics, and some food packaging
Title: Re: EATING MAINE TURKEYS?
Post by: 310 gauge on September 18, 2025, 06:36:18 PM
LOBSTER???  Surf and Turf with each fork full!!!