EATING MAINE TURKEYS?

[WW]

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.

[zelmo1]

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

[Yoder409]

I heard they tasted like lobster..... 

Dunno.

[boatpaddle]

I heard they tasted like lobster..... 

Dunno.

Lol...Loudly.

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[DROCK]

I did read an article a while back about Forever Chemicals being found in wild turkey and deer in Maine.

[RutnNStrutn]

I'd prefer to eat a lobster!!! 🦞

[RutnNStrutn]

I did read an article a while back about Forever Chemicals being found in wild turkey and deer in Maine.

What are "Forever Chemicals"?

[DROCK]

I 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