But hunters using "turkey fans" — either real turkey feathers or commercial products that look like turkey tail feathers — run the risk of accidentally being shot by other hunters.

Place the rest towards the back of your cheeseball, large side down, creating the turkey’s tail feathers. You’ll want to alternate the the orange, yellow and red pepper slices. Step 8.

The tail is actually a gland that attaches the turkey’s feathers to its body. It is filled with oil that the bird uses to preen itself, so about 75 percent of its calories come from fat.