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Wild turkeys are colored the way they are to blend into their environment, and deter predators. Foxes and coyotes love wild turkeys, and we don't see nearly as many turkeys in our fields, since we started seeing coyotes in our neighborhood. I am not fond of eating wild turkey, simply because I don't like the darker meat. Preparing a wild turkey requires special handling in order to get a tasty meat, because they are dry and nothing to rave about unless you infuse moisture and flavor in the roasting process. My grandmother always soaked the turkey in salt water, then cooked the bird in a covered roaster that was filled with carrots, celery, onions, apples, turnips, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and boiling water, etc. Grandpa always bragged about the way Grandma cooked the wild turkeys.