In this mouthwatering episode of Wild Life Outdoors, Russell and Jose sit down with Jesse Griffiths, award-winning chef, conservation advocate, and author of The Turkey Book. Jesse shares behind-the-scenes stories from his coast-to-coast turkey hunts across Texas, Georgia, Oregon, and Connecticut—recalling the hardships and triumphs that shaped his latest work. He explains what sets The Turkey Book apart from his previous hit, The Hog Book—this time balancing wild turkey hunting with top-tier game cooking and more than 100 easy, inspired recipes.

Jesse also dives into how these hunts and culinary journeys fueled the philosophy behind his Austin restaurant, Dai Due, and the New School of Traditional Cookery—places where sustainable, field-to-table dining meets conservation-conscious hunting.

🔥 Tune in for:

• Wild turkey hunting stories from 4 statesConservation-minded cooking tips
• How The Turkey Book builds on The Hog Book
• Jesse’s journey blending hunting, cooking, and education

Whether you’re an angler, hunter, chef, or conservationist, this episode dishes out the perfect mix of adventure and flavor. Don’t miss it!

Jesse's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sac.a.lait/?hl=en

The Wild Books: https://tr.ee/uECgV36TJQ

Bucked Up- https://bckd.co/vnjzgTk

Foretold Coffee Co.- https://www.foretoldcoffeeco.com

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