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Book Release:  J Ranch Wild Turkey Cuisine: Wild Turkey Hunter Recipes

Joyner Outdoor Media Proudly Announces the Book Release of a New Cookbook by Lee & Mike Joyner Celebrates the Hunt, the Harvest, and the Meals That Bring Hunters Together 

McGraw, NY — Outdoor enthusiasts, wild‑game cooks, and turkey hunters have a new reason to gather around the table. Acclaimed outdoorsman and author Mike Joyner, together with co-author Lee Joyner, announces the release of J Ranch Wild Turkey Cuisine: Wild Turkey Hunter Recipes, a cookbook rooted in the traditions, flavors, and fieldcraft of the American turkey woods.

Drawing from decades of hunting experience and the culinary heritage of the J Ranch, this collection showcases the versatility of wild turkey through recipes designed for real hunters and real kitchens. From campfire staples to refined lodge-style dishes, the Joyners offer a practical, flavorful guide to making the most of every bird harvested. Non-hunters will enjoy these recipes as well with farm-raised birds. “Wild turkey hunting is more than a meal; it’s a story,” says co-author Mike Joyner. “The recipes in this book honor the hunt, the turkey woods, and the shared moments that make wild‑game cooking special.”

J Ranch Wild Turkey Cuisine features:

  • Field-tested recipes for easy-to-make and flavorful cooking
  • Camp-friendly dishes alongside elevated, dinner‑table favorites
  • A celebration of the J Ranch tradition and the culture of wild‑game cuisine

Whether readers are seasoned hunters or newcomers to wild‑game cooking, this book offers a fresh, authentic approach to preparing one of North America’s most iconic game birds. J Ranch Wild Turkey Cuisine: Wild Turkey Hunter Recipes is now available for hunters, cooks, and anyone who believes the best meals begin in the woods.

About the Authors

Lee Joyner is a wonderful cook, a comfort food champion that brings a passion for wild‑game cooking and a deep connection to the J Ranch tradition, making this collaboration a natural extension of their marriage and shared love for the outdoors. Mike Joyner is an unruly force of nature in the kitchen, full of culinary surprises, and an award-winning outdoor writer, lifelong turkey hunter, and author of eight books celebrating America’s turkey woods.

All book formats are available on Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLDVZNFW

© 2026 Joyner Outdoor Media

Tales From the Roost- 2025 2X Award-Winner

In the world of outdoor storytelling of the turkey woods, few voices capture the spirit of the wild with as much warmth, wit, and authenticity as Mike Joyner. His latest work, Tales from the Roost, Roost’n Time Tales, has not only resonated with readers and listeners alike—it’s earned top honors at two prestigious outdoor writer events in 2025, solidifying Joyner’s place among the turkey hunting story genre in outdoor literature.

A Storytelling Triumph

In May 2025, Tales from the Roost clinched 2nd place in the EIC audiobook category at the New York State Outdoor Writers Association (NYSOWA) Excellence in Craft (EIC) Awards, held in Niagara, NY this past May. This is a recognition that celebrates outstanding contributions to outdoor communication.

Just several months later, the book earned another 2nd place award in the AIC book category at the Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) AIC Awards, held in Eau Claire, Wisconsin this past September.

Tales from the Roost is more than a collection of stories—it’s a heartfelt tribute to the rhythms of nature, the quirks of wily wild turkey, and the enduring bond between people and the outdoors. Whether read in print or experienced through its immersive audiobook format, Joyner’s tales evoke laughter, nostalgia, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.

Mike Joyner’s Signature Style

Joyner’s writing blends humor, insight, and a keen eye for detail. His ability to turn everyday encounters in the turkey woods into memorable anecdotes makes Tales from the Roost a favorite read among outdoor enthusiasts, storytellers, and anyone who’s ever paused to watch jake turkey’s antics, eagerly watch the sun rise through a ridge top overlooking a valley, or listen to the wind whispering through the trees.

A Well-Deserved Honor

Winning at both NYSOWA and AGLOW in the same season is no small feat. These awards highlight Joyner’s versatility and excellence in both written and spoken word—a rare achievement that speaks to the quality and charm of Tales from the Roost. Written in a manner of friendly conversation whenever hunters meet up, and was translated well by narrator Tim Harper with just the right tone and friendly inflection.

What’s Next?

With Tales from the Roost earning critical acclaim and audience love, fans are already wondering what stories Mike Joyner will share next. If history is any guide, it’ll be something worth roosting for. Two long-overdue and laborious works, D. D. Adams, Evolutionary Turkey Call Pioneer, and Empire Limb Hangers, New York State Wild Turkey Records, are past the halfway mark for both titles and are time-intensive efforts with plenty of challenges. There is a turkey-centric cookbook, J Ranch Wild Turkey Cuisine, co-authored with his wife, Lee (Mike is the control test subject to cook and prove anyone can make each recipe), in the taste-testing phase, and will come out in 2026. Another story book, several novels, and a few other surprises to reveal as these primary projects are completed.

Whether you’re a longtime follower of Joyner’s work or just discovering his storytelling magic, Tales from the Roost is a must-read—and a must-listen. Available on Amazon :

Audible Audio Book Narrated by Tim Harper https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Roost-Time-Turkey-Woods/dp/B0FCVHT28R

Paper Back  Book  https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Roost-Time-Turkey-Woods/dp/B0F3TFBQXV

Hard Cover Book  https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Roost-Time-Turkey-Woods/dp/B0F3TBQGP

Kindle  https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Roost-Time-Turkey-Woods-ebook/dp/B0F1MLQNMH

About AGLOW

The Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) is a dynamic community of professional communicators who share a passion for the outdoors. Founded in 1956, AGLOW brings together writers, broadcasters, photographers, podcasters, and digital creators who cover hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoor recreation across North America. Whether you’re a seasoned journalist or a rising content creator, AGLOW is where outdoor stories come to life—and where storytellers find their tribe.

Learn more at aglowinfo.org

About NYSOWA

The New York State Outdoor Writers Association (NYSOWA) is a vibrant network of professional communicators dedicated to celebrating and preserving the outdoor heritage of New York State and beyond. Since its founding in 1967, NYSOWA has united writers, photographers, broadcasters, and digital creators who specialize in hunting, fishing, wildlife, conservation, and outdoor recreation. Whether you’re chronicling the thrill of the chase or the serenity of a mountain stream, NYSOWA is where outdoor communicators find inspiration, recognition, and camaraderie.

Learn more at nysowa.org

© 2025 Joyner Outdoor Media

The Chase- A Book Review

A new turkey hunting themed book is now out by new author Mindy Oldham, and illustrated by her husband, Timothy Oldham Jr. As her first book, it is a solid offering for those that enjoy hunting themed works, and story telling that is often encountered among friends of the turkey woods. To be blunt and forward in reviewing the book, I disclose a favored bias for writing as we might speak at camp, at a trailhead or at a local diner in April or May. Camo or not, we easily find each other, and the story telling commences.

Mindy has a warm, friendly, and inviting style of story telling. To read her book is to get to know and like her from the first chapter on. Very open in her storytelling, you come to enjoy a long glimpse into the outdoor world as she sees it. Her stories are done in a wonderful style that I truly enjoy. One can imagine being at camp with the Oldham’s, enjoying a great meal after a great hunt and telling stories well into the night.

Those of you turkey hunting diehards that are big into call making and collecting might recognize Tim from the beautiful art that he creates and handcrafted calls he also makes. His art appears throughout the book. It certainly adds to the very personalized feel of the book.

The book is offered in hardcover and available for $30 which includes free shipping in the USA. The hardcover is nicely done as is the high quality paper and printing. The book mark is especially nice and personalized. So much so, I am inclined to see about adopting the wider format and thicker card stock for my own book bling for future releases.

It was an enjoyable read and I encourage you to pick up a copy. I look forward to seeing more of her book releases in the future!

To purchase a copy email: msoldhamgardens@gmail.com or message her on facebook

© 2024 Mike Joyner- Joyner Outdoor Media

New York Wild Turkey Records

The Empire State Limb Hangers book project is in the final phase of collecting the last few interviews, and getting the stories finalized. All current and known data and record listings per category is formatted and awaiting proofreading. It has grown past 400 pages in a 10×7 format This post will be reposted each pre season as there will be future editions as records are broken and those I attempted to include, catch up with the project. The more hunters that come on board that I originally sought to interview, the better. Records are made to be broken, eclipsed, and is expected.

If you tag a gobbler that meets the criteria listed below near the end of this post, I would love to interview you for inclusion in the project. Although your stories and photos will be captured for the book, you will retain rights to your photo’s and your story. Should you wish to have the story I write up used for other uses. Copyright permissions can be granted as needed.

The main issue with keeping it all legit for the project is typically weight as most of the small scales that are used to weigh fish can vary +/- 1 to 2 lbs or more. A weight coupon from a certified scale ensures accuracy and proof of measurement. Otherwise, it can be legitimately challenged. The scale should be suitable for products or goods for sale that are taxed in the state. I live in Cortland County and own several scales suitable for trade with a 25lb calibration weight with certification tracible to NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology, formerly National Bureau of Standards,) and can also provide a video of calibration and the actual weighing of your gobbler. I will be glad to do so, and there is no fee.

Pics with tape measurement in the pics are required to show scale and accuracy for beards and spurs. There are several handy products to help measure spurs (including the curved outside edge) but as of this writing, none aside from a tape measure cover the spur measurements that have been described going back decades as published by the NWTF http://turkey-talk.com/scoresbpmeasure.html#spus As the decades long description covers the entire exposed spur that can occur below the outer edge of the leg, it is more often that the exposed spur is even with the leg edge. Anecdotal, as such, the differences observed have not exceeded 1/8″. As the calculation is x10 or x32 for each spur it is a detail to be aware of.

Anecdotal evidence unfortunately cannot be used to substantiate record book entries no matter how good the stories are.

Best bet if you think you have one for the books: weigh the gobbler on a certified scale and be sure to get a weight coupon. Take plenty of photos including those with a tape measure. NWTF requires witness signatures that also have to be an NWTF member if you wish to participate in their records program. Safari Club also has a program but is not viewable unless a member. I may include them if details can be worked out in the future.

Record entries not included in the NWTF system once verified can be accepted. You will note that the NWTF requires verifications that I have mentioned and I will accept their determinations for the project. I do support their system and would encourage you to enter your submission with the NWTF as well. NWTF submissions are now accepted online: www.nwtf.org/hunt/records.

Scoring tabulations for the project will include the NWTF system, and the SBP weighted system. for more info on SBP http://turkey-talk.com/scoresbp.html

For those that I have contacted or attempted to contact at the beginning of the project: Your stories will be available to review as I complete them.

If you have harvested a legally tagged wild turkey with one or more of the following attributes in NY during the 2023-2024 spring/fall seasons, or years prior, registered or not registered w/NWTF records, We would love to talk to you about being included in the book!

Please contact mjoyner@joyneroutdoormedia.com

Note: Non registered birds- measurable attributes must be verified for consideration.

Typical score greater than 75.000 (weight x1 + beard x 2 + L & R spur x 10)

Non-Typical score greater than 105.000 (weight x1 + beard(s) x 2 + L & R spur x 10)

Weight greater than 26.5 lbs. (verifiable certified weight)

Beard Length greater than 12″ (verifiable length)

Spur Length greater than 1.625″ (verifiable length)

Color phase variations, Hens with spurs

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A Must Have Book on the Era of Wild Turkey Restoration and Call Making Boom.

The latest book from turkey hunting historian, book and call collector Brent Rogers, is a fantastic addition to your turkey hunting library. Brent’s second book- Yelp & Gobble, Inc: How Restoring the Wild Turkey Spurred on a Game Call Innovation Boom, is a wonderfully written book. Brent offers his latest with quality color printing in a hard cover offering.  A forward by Jim Casada starts off the friendly tone of the book and for those that collect turkey hunting books, you would be familiar with Jim’s musings and his turkey hunting book business.

I can attest to the fact Brent writes and speaks in the same warm and friendly voice that well conveys turkey hunting stories as well as making often dry historical facts much more interesting and engaging for the reader. If you started hunting turkeys before the turn of the century, you will recognize some of what he covers in the book. Coverage of these influential call makers are well captured in depth and there is something for all turkey hunters to enjoy. A golden era of exploding turkey populations and a call making industry that followed on the coattails of it. The author’s love and genuine interest in the time honored past time shines through in his writings, making this offering a most enjoyable read!

https://www.amazon.com/Yelp-Gobble-Inc-Restoring-Innovation/dp/B0CTSZHGRV/

© 2024 Mike Joyner- Joyner Outdoor Media

PR Book Release: ReaperCide- Fatalism Defined by Mike Joyner

Joyner Outdoor Media Proudly Announces the Book Release of ReaperCide- Fatalism Defined by Mike Joyner  

Cortland, NEW YORK – Joyner Outdoor Media announces the Joyner Outdoor Media Proudly Announces the Book Release of ReaperCide- Fatalism Defined by Mike Joyner 

The author’s latest book release dives straight in, headlong into the discussion of the controversial subject of reaping, fanning, and stalking wild turkeys. The author makes a sound and well-reasoned case against the methods that are currently banned in eight states during spring and fall wild turkey hunting seasons. It is currently available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle.

Publisher’s Summary – It is a grand experience roosting a gobbler, having an ideal setup, calling him in strutting, and outsmarting the bird for one last time. There are folks that promote fanning and reaping to be just as alluring as the old ways.

ReaperCide, Fatalism Defined- focuses on the discussion of common sense hunting safety, covering the shooter’s responsibility, the compromised actions of those who use these methods, and the plausibility of mistaken-for-game incidents. A case is made for not standing in line for a Darwin Award participation trophy.

When it comes to hunting safety, we do not apologize. Hunting methods and personal ethics may vary among us, but it is reasonable to assert common ground in these matters. We have a legal, and moral obligation to ourselves and our fellow hunters to return home safe from a grand day afield in the turkey woods.

Hardcover, paperback books, and Kindle – available now on Amazon     https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTQH91XT

Joyner can be made available for media requests by emailing: info@joynerourdoormedia.com

For further information on the author: www.mikejoyner.com

-MJ

© 2024 Mike Joyner- Joyner Outdoor Media

BOOK PROJECTS- 2024 UPDATE

Book Project Update-The following two projects have been long-term works in progress and very different efforts than the storybooks that I write one chapter at a time, at random throughout the years. Some just appear to be at random as a eureka moments once enough material is collected, and put aside to publish without any particular schedule. As these two large projects require large swaths of time to keep it all straight, with far too many moving parts, it is a much slower workflow.

D.D. Adams- Evolutionary Turkey Call Pioneer, a long-awaited title. scheduled to be released this past summer had been pushed back after a snafu in source material permissions. Regrouped on pictures and may have to do one more photo shoot to fill a few gaps. Expect editing and finishing chapters through the winter. Aside from proof reading there will be a period of review for any gaps.

Empire State Limb Hangers– New York Wild Turkey Records, another long-awaited title, is on track for this year. Weekly progress on this. The entire database has been gone through and grown the records two fold. The project expanded dramatically. All data is up to date and locked down as of July 2023. All but a last push on interviews and finalizing each story included in the book. Those that have responded with interest of inclusion will be interviewed.

Books Scheduled For Release:

ReaperCideFatalism Defined– tackles a controversial topic and includes musings collected for some time. Will be released 2/13/24. This was a formatting effort as it is a collection of commentary over the past decade. Much like the Random Musings series and a few other titles that will spring up unscheduled, it is mostly consolidating prior musings with a little polish and organizing.

Books in print:

Hills of Truxton: Stories & Travels of a Turkey Hunter 1.2 version, available online at Amazon and other online book store in paperback, audiobook, and kindle format. Hills Of Truxton  

Tales from the Turkey Woods: Mornings of My Better Days 1.2 version, available online at Amazon and other online book stores in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and kindle format. Tales From The Turkey Woods

Grand Days in the Turkey Woods is available online at Amazon and other online book stores in Hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and kindle format. Grand Days In The Turkey Woods Hardcovers w/dustjacket can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Grand-Days-Turkey-Woods-Joyner/dp/1495125475

Ten To Life- Delirium Tales Of A Covid-19 Survivor is available online at Amazon and other online book stores in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and kindle format. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3LP45XD/

A Walk In The Turkey Woods- Wandering Thoughts and Revelations, is available online at Amazon and other online book stores in hardcover, paperback, and Kindle format. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW36MGN9

An audiobook is currently in production with a 2024 release anticipated.

Random Musings- Of The Left Hemisphere, is available online at Amazon and other online book stores in Hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and kindle format. https://www.amazon.com/Random-Musings-Left-Hemisphere-Joyner-ebook/dp/B0C2WMQNHH

Random² Musings:-A Left Hemisphere Continuum, is available online at Amazon and other online book stores in Hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and kindle format. https://www.amazon.com/Random%C2%B2-Musings-Left-Hemisphere-Continuum-ebook/dp/B0CK4WH86B

Personal Hunting Journals Collection. nine journals total in the collection, and tailored to your favored seasons. All journals are available for $7.59 on Amazon

For a consolidated set of links to purchase on Amazon, click on: https://www.joyneroutdoorme dia.com/journals_promo.html.

Future Projects:

Tales from The Roost, Roost ‘n Time Tales– Another turkey hunting stories book is likely to come out in the late summer of 2024 and depends on a number of things being completed prior to coming together. I rough draft stories each season, so it is not absolute in the schedule. As a fourth storybook, it may be one of the last of those efforts. The seasons and memories have been so inspirational which continues to drive these titles.

Random3 Musings:-A Left Hemisphere Continuum, last installment of random social media commentary, mostly conservative view points, some humor, and of course hunting themed commentary.

Old Turkey Tree, Stories From The Turkey Woods– will be a collection of my favorites from each storybook title and a full-color edition will be offered in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and kindle. That will come sometime after Roost ‘n Time Tales is published.

A wild turkey cookbook is a slow cooker, a work in progress, a joint project with Lee Joyner and will come out whenever I get to road-testing my hazardous culinary skills. If I survive that experiment, it will happen…

There are more slow-rolling book projects that pique my interest in pursuing, and I add bits and pieces to each project folder as they fit or strike me to capture at the moment. There are a few novel project ideas if I ever get to it.

Websites: A redesign of the Joyner Outdoor Media website is active, integrating all the published book websites, lists current projects and future projects (mostly novels) in planning stages. the home base at turkey-talk.com is up and running, and will solicit advertising to make the indulgence self-sufficient when that final section is done.

-MJ

© 2024 Mike Joyner- Joyner Outdoor Media

New Book- Random² Musings a Left Hemisphere Continuum

Joyner Outdoor Media Proudly Announces the Book Release of Random² Musings A Left Hemisphere Continuum by Mike Joyner

MCGRAW, NY, USA, November 7, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — The author’s latest book release in the Random Musings series is a continuation of random musings made over the past several years in response to the many societal forays of maligned and upside-down positions taken by radical and extremist bent factions of a divided country. The new release continues with criticisms of maligned ideologies, personal reflections, and humorous observations. The new release is currently available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle.

Publisher’s Summary – The musings continue as the author collects his thoughts and responds to daily events. A collection of personal opinions, reflections, and epiphanies gained from decades of hands-on living. Some chapters included here are those not gotten back to or found in a review of past postings and opinions.

A worldview fully grounded in compassion and sound reasoning. In “Random Musing of the Left Hemisphere,” the author continues to refine, resolve, and tackle some of what gnaws at each of us. As an engineer, a passionate outdoorsman, and conservative by nature, these attributes are a natural fit for the project. The reader will find an honest rendering of ideas and observations to ponder and consider.

Hardcover, paperback books, and Kindle – available now on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK4WH86B

Joyner can be made available for media requests by emailing: info@joynerourdoormedia.com
For further information on the author: www.mikejoyner.com

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Turkey Hunter Privacy Primer

While working through hunter stories and interviews in both book projects (D.D. Adams, Empire Limb Hangers,) I comb through the details, mindful of what is useful in telling the stories, story of the hunt vs what might be a privacy issue or reveal too much information. What I hope to convey is some useful tips that you may find helpful.

Privacy issues arise from those looking to move in on our honey holes, either to thwart future hunting efforts or those underway in current season. It may be of those wanting in on great hunting or a big gobbler on your hunting grounds they found out about, the lesser human traits of jealousy, or just a rotten SOB. Over the years I’ve learned of or experienced more than a few instances of it. Other issues come by way of hunter harassment by non hunters or anti-hunters and being deluged with aggressive online marketing that looks at every detail you might disclose or mouse click you make.

Just as we track movements and location of deer and turkey for example, we are also tracked by others in our movements and locations where suspected trophy pursuits take place. There are several tactics we can employ to mitigate this.

Total data blackout- No Disclosure, No Online Postings, Only what is legally required for tagging. Cell Phone only powered on during an emergency.

Diversionary Actions, as executed by astute fishermen- GPS coordinates freely published as decoy coordinates with no discernable displacement or pattern. Post pictures with replaced backgrounds or pics taken on vacation where you never fish or hunt. Take lots of suitable pics in parks, public lands. Ever take a hero pic on your buddies hunting spot to mess with them? Yep, the concept works. I know of hunters that leave at all different times in the morning or get picked up at different times to throw off those following or trying to pin point their hunting spots. Far too competitive in my opinion. Social media is ideal for setting out your logistical decoys.

One thing that many of us do is share their pics of the hunt. It is immediate and is all kinds of fun for story telling and smack talk. However, what some may not know is that a bulk of shared pics are taken with modern smart phones and very convenient. Unless you are diligent in your settings or understand metadata, EXIF exchange data, you are literally providing time , date, GPS coordinates, and all photo exposure settings. Game wardens know this, law enforcement, and your jealous followers may also know this. You can turn off location data on your phone for each photo app you may have, photo files can be stripped of the data on your laptop or desktop computer. Some social media platforms also strip the data. I routinely strip/delete the EXIF GPS data in my projects as I assume that nobody wants that disclosed without an intended purpose. Personally, disclosing a county or plus and minus a thousand acres on state game lands is accurate enough, although I might mix the names up 🙂

Although this reveal can be alarming if you hadn’t given any thought to it, it is an admission that for all the conveniences of modern communication that are beneficial there is some privacy that is directly given up for it, or eventually in the form of big data that is used to decern patterns and activities. It has been in recent years a useful tool in catching poachers, as law enforcement can use cell tower data to triangulate a particular cell phone, and it is even easier to narrow the investigation when in remote areas, during evening hours, and less activity.

What I have found common in the stories that I have captured in the Empire Limb Hangers project, is most successful hunters are careful in their movements and their disclosure of them. I hope this gives each of you pause to think of what you intend to share and what you hadn’t realized that you do.

-MJ

© 2023 Mike Joyner- Joyner Outdoor Media

Big Updates – NY Wild Turkey Records

Big Updates – NY Wild Turkey Records

2023 is a big year for changes in wild turkey records in the Empire State. While doing the annual due diligence review of records and finishing prep work for the upcoming book “Empire Limb Hangers, New York Wild Turkey Records 1st Edition” It is full of changes in the top echelons of several categories. The Typical score category saw a shake-up of the top five with the new spring season in Suffolk County. A new #4 record lasted an entire week before a new #1 record came along, pushing it back to #5. The significance is the impact of unseating records that have been held for twenty-four years, past the glory days of the mid-1990s and early 2000s

A current database of 1287 records suggests that there are many opportunities yet to find, confirm, and capture more record book gobblers in the great Empire State. Please review the links and advise of any corrections, and or new entries you may want to submit.

https://www.turkey-talk.com/nyrec.html https://www.turkey-talk.com/nyntrec.html

https://www.turkey-talk.com/nyiilrec.html

I will take a break from this to review hunter interviews for the book and to finish writing and retaking some photos for the D.D. Adams book which is next in the que.  The turkey talk website is slowly being populated with all but a few sections to finish, the records section is now up and published with current data. The records section features top records, and links to the NWTF to help with registering your birds with them as the longest and consistent record system out there.  There is a full introduction to an alternated view of the data in SBP Records with a spur-centric emphasis.

We strongly encourage you to support the NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation) and TFT (Turkeys For Tomorrow) and to record your gobblers with the NWTF records system. The SBP system is a fun exercise and good for some smack talk at hunting camp. You can also submit your record directly.

Submissions submitted directly are accepted and approved as long as measuring conditions are met, can be verified, the hunt conducted legally and in keeping with fair chase. See measuring instructions at SBP Measure For the latest SBP Submission form: SBP Submission Form email completed forms or if you have any questions at: sbprecords@wildturkeyrecords.com We do not charge a fee for any method of submission. There is no membership offered or required. We do recommend that you donate to and support the NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation) and or TFT (Turkeys For Tomorrow) as members or direct donations that benefit habitat work, research and legislative efforts concerning wildlife initiatives, conservation, and hunter issues.

Existing/New NWTF records are recognized as vetted and reviewed. When submitting your New York gobbler entry to the NWTF you may also email us at: sbprecords@wildturkeyrecords.com and let us know it has been submitted. It is important to note that the SBP Records is simply an alternate view of balanced data for those that wish to look at a spur centric view in evaluating older gobblers. The NWTF records formula has been providing a foundation for those balanced views for nearly fifty years.

For more information on the NWTF records system go to: NWTF (National Wild Turkey Federation) For the latest NWTF Submission Form: NWTF Record Submission Form

-MJ

© 2023 Mike Joyner- Joyner Outdoor Media