Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

09/19/2026

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09/17/2026

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09/17/2026

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09/16/2026

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09/14/2026

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09/12/2026

Wild turkeys are lean-bodied birds, far different than their domesticated kin who are bred for meat volume. Turkey is very low in fat and cholesterol. Three and a half ounces of wild turkey meat contains: Calories: 163 | Protein: 26 grams | Fat: 1 gram | Cholesterol: 55 milligrams | 25% of your daily allowance of Iron | 5% of your Riboflavin

https://www.wildharvesttable.com/turkey-nutritional-information/

09/11/2026

Game birds are well known for their high protein content and nutritional benefits. They are also known to harbor pathogens that can potentially cause foodborne illness if not prepared correctly. However, the food preparer can easily avoid this risk by cooking to an internal temperature of 165° F and following the guidelines outlined in the document below:

http://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/prepare-meat-and-poultry-safely.pdf

09/11/2026

Hunting season may only last for a month, but game birds can be enjoyed year round if processed and stored correctly or purchased from your local supermarket. Take care when cleaning and packaging to remove all debris and pellets. For complete details about the process see the TPWD publication below:

https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_br_w7000_1689_06_11.pdf

09/10/2026

After birds have been properly processed in the field, it is important to get the meat cooled below 40° F and ready to be prepped for either consumption or storage. If purchasing meat from a supermarket it is important to check for quality. Make sure the packaging is in good shape and double check the dates.

https://posc.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2012/08/l-5088.pdf