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P a g e 4 Spring Means Turkey Season We usually think of turkeys coinciding with our Thanksgiving feasts, but try this recipe after harvesting a spring turkey, and you may start a new tradition. Wild Turkey Picatta with Morels 4 or 5 servings In some areas, spring turkey hunting season coincides with the wild morel mushroom season. Gather morels on your way to your hunting spot or use button mushrooms in their place. Half of wild turkey breast, skin and bones removed 2 cups milk 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon paprika Dash pepper 4 – 6 tablespoons butter or margarine (plus 3 T for sauce) ¾ cup coarsely chopped morels (or other mushrooms of your choice) 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh chives Cut turkey breast into ½ inch thick slices across the grain. Pound gently to ¼ inch thickness with a saucer or flat side of a meat mallet; repeat with remaining slices. Place turkey slices in 12x8-inch baking dish. Add milk. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Remove turkey slices. Place milk in small bowl; set aside. Heat oven to 175 o . In large plastic food-storage bag, combine flour, salt, paprika, and pepper; shake to combine. Remove 3 tablespoons flour mixture; stir into reserved milk and set aside. Add one turkey slice to flour mixture in bag. Shake gently to coat. Remove and repeat with remaining slices. In medium skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add half the turkey slices. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, turning once. Keep turkey slices warm in oven on a heated platter. Sauce: In medium skillet, cook and stir mushrooms in 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat until tender. Stir in reserved milk mixture and chives. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve sauce over turkey slices. Enjoy! This recipe adapted from The Complete Hunter, Dressing & Cooking Wild Game cookbook, page 121, Copyright 2000 by Creative Publishing International. C o l o r a d o D i v i s i o n o f W i l d l i f e V o l u n t e e r P r o g r a m N e w s
Where do I look for projects? P a g e 5 The map on the left has four regional designations. Projects within those regions are listed in the Opportunities by project type, under the region name. For example, if you are interested in projects in Yuma, look under Northeast opportunities. If you have questions or need assistance, call your regional coordinator. Northeast Opportunities To sign-up for opportunities in this section, or for more information, please call the person in the Contact section. NAME LOCATION DESCRIPTION WHEN CONTACT Walleye Spawn Walleye Spawn Aquatic Lab Assistants Bellvue- Watson Fish Hatchery Mt. Evans Mammal Count Chatfield Reservoir Marina, Denver Cherry Creek Reservoir East Marina, Denver Aquatic Animal Health Lab, Brush Service Center 4936 W. CR- 52E, Bellvue Aquatic Three volunteers per day at each site to assist w/setting & pulling gill nets. Hip boots or chest waders recommended. Dress warmly; bring warm drinks. Project lasts about 10 – 20 days, but date or duration is dependent on weather and numbers spawned. Two volunteers per day at each site to assist w/setting & pulling gill nets. See description above. Work with biologists in a lab to process samples, enter and file whirling disease data, and perform general lab procedures such as disinfection, maintenance of water baths, weighing chemicals, and fixing lab equipment. Help employees clean, feed, weigh, and move fish. Help with any seasonal maintenance. March 21 –1st week of April, Weekdays, 7:30am– approx. noon See description above Ongoing, Weekdays, flexible hours Fishing Clinic Opportunities are now listed under Information and Education Mt. Evans SWA, Evergreen Terrestrial No more than 20 volunteers to count mammals on specific routes (hiking or driving) in the Evergreen area. Potluck barbeque to follow the count at the state wildlife area. Donna Forrest 303-291-7249 donna.forrest@ state.co.us Donna Forrest 303-291-7249 donna.forrest@ state.co.us Vicki Milano 970-842-6308 On-going Brad Neuschwanger or Steve Hokansson 970-482-1659 May 5, 4pm Donna Forrest 303-291-7249 donna.forrest@ state.co. us V o l u m e 1 8 , N u m b e r 2
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