Sometimes the bag is vacuum-sealed to the turkey’s interior wall. It can feel like the bird is protecting its secrets. If you can’t get a good grip, use a long pair of tongs or a sturdy wooden spoon handle to nudge it loose.
Another trick: run cold water into the cavity. The water pressure can help dislodge a stuck bag. Just catch the bag before it slips down the drain—that’s a plumbing nightmare you don’t need.
Remember: this turkey did not sign up for a fight. You are in charge. Stay calm, and it will come out.
