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United States · Illinois · Cook| Common Hunting Fishing Mushrooming Foraging |
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Tympanuchus cupido |
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August: Training. Young grouse learn to forage and hide from predators.
Completely safe. Small forest bird. Hunting the Greater Prairie Chicken is popular in US prairies. Meat valued for tenderness and flavor. Feathers used for decorations and traditional costumes.
Inhabits prairies and open meadows of North America. Active during morning and evening. Feeds on seeds, leaves, and insects.
Stalking at dawn and dusk Use of shotgun Hunting with decoys
Move quietly through tall grasses. Best time is early morning before sunrise. Pay attention to calls and songs.
Quick field dressing to preserve meat quality. Feathers can be used for decorations. Remove entrails immediately. Meat is tender, popular game bird in North America.
Breast: Frying, roasting
Thigh: Braising, frying
Wings: Frying, roasting
Thigh: Braising, frying
Wings: Frying, roasting
Herb-Fried Greater Prairie Chicken (Frying)
Tender meat with aroma of wild herbs
Tender meat with aroma of wild herbs
1. Marinate meat with herbs and spices.
2. Fry in pan until golden brown.
3. Serve with vegetable side.
2. Fry in pan until golden brown.
3. Serve with vegetable side.
Roasted Greater Prairie Chicken (Roasting)
Rich flavor and juiciness
Rich flavor and juiciness
1. Rub carcass with spices and herbs.
2. Roast at 180°C for about an hour.
3. Serve with potatoes and herbs.
2. Roast at 180°C for about an hour.
3. Serve with potatoes and herbs.
Braised Greater Prairie Chicken with Onions (Braising)
Juicy meat with rich flavor
Juicy meat with rich flavor
1. Fry meat with onions and spices.
2. Braise covered for about an hour.
3. Serve with rice or vegetables.
2. Braise covered for about an hour.
3. Serve with rice or vegetables.