With Thanksgiving fast approaching, let's talk turkey. You may be thinking that the most important question of the day is how to cook a turkey for your Thanksgiving meal. Do you roast, deep fry or ...

They don't fly at great heights or over great distances, but wild turkeys can fly at speeds up to 55 miles per hour, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

From what I could see, the turkeys were 1-year-old males, known as jakes, with telltale beards hanging from their chests. The lead turkey (also the plumpest of the trio), walked further up the incline ...

Wild turkeys dash out of sight at upward of 25 mph, making them a tough target. And they can fly up to 55 mph. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

What to do when you see a wild turkey According to the Humane Society, turkeys have a “pecking order” of dominance and will chase you or block your way if you or your pet act scared.

Wild turkeys are considerably smaller in size and can still fly. Credit: DepositPhotos “It really shows you how much genetic potential was in those birds to begin with,” Blatchford said.

Wild turkeys will generally roost well before sunset, and they won’t fly down from the tree until after first light. This is why it’s critical for turkey hunters to set up well before sunrise—ideally ...