TURKEY CAMP FOOD - CAMPECHE STYLE

I have grubbed out, chowed down and generally made a pig of myself at the best of turkey hunting camps. However, my February, 2012 trip to Campeche, Mexico proved to be the home of the best turkey camp grub in the world. Jorge and Roberto Sansores and staff provided their usual camp fare, which is the closest thing to heaven when it comes to food. Stone crab,shrimp shis-ka-bobs, king mackerel, salads and fresh fruits and vegetables almost convinced our hunting party that it would be more fun to stay in camp and eat rather than hunt the beautiful ocellated turkey. http://snookinnhunting.com.mx

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TURKEY HUNTERS NEEDED

The Yucatan is home to the almost threatened ocellated turkey. The beautifully colored birds have a range of only 50,000 square miles. Large flocks exist in a few agricultural areas where the food supply is plentiful, but most birds live and are hunted deep in the dense Yucatan jungles. Hunters are needed. The Mexican government does not have sufficient funds for conservation efforts. Hunters dollars will put a value on these birds and provide

for much needed conservation projects in the land of the Maya. To support the cause of helping with conseravtion efforts for the ocellated turkey, book your hunt by contacting Jorge Sansores at snookinnjorge@hotmail.com.

EXPLORING CAMPECHE, MEXICO

Campeche, Mexico is a Spanish colonial town of about 4000,000 people on the Gulf side of the Yucatan Peninsula, two hours from Cancun on the Caribbean side. Campeche is off the beaten path and is just now being discovered by tourists. There are few white sand beaches here. Campeche, known as the walled city has a rich culture and as is steeped in proud history. The 80 mile long Los Petenes Biosphere Reserve is found here. Statutes of past heroes and beautiful parks adorn the friendly, laid back city. A fort overlooking the bay still stands as it did hundred s of years ago. Remnants of the 8-foot thick rock wall, which once encircled the city to keep pirates out compliments the narrow streets and colorful store fronts. Deeply religious and heavily family oriented, the people of Campeche are wonderful. Nine Cathedrals adorn the city, each unique. Orchestras often play in Camepeche Square. Fabulous restaurants, open air markets, street vendors, a fish market, near Maya ruins, great hunting, fishing and exploring opportunities and a splendid, linear ocean front park make Campeche, Mexico one of my favorite places on earth.