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April 25, 2025

Monster gobbler taken during Mississippi youth season

April 9, 2025 Andy Douglas

Karyn Milazzo, 14, was hunting with her dad, Matt, on March 9 in Wilkinson County when she bagged a trophy gobbler.[…]

Louisiana’s 2025 turkey season begins March 29 for youth/physically challenged, April 5 for all others

March 27, 2025 From News Reports

The 2025 turkey hunting season begins March 29-30 for youth (17 or younger) and physically challenged-wheel chaired confined hunters.[…]

Jamie Smith with his first wild turkey. The bird was taken on the author’s property.

Create a turkey hotbed

March 21, 2025 John Brown

Upland habitat improvement is beneficial to all species, not just turkeys. All it takes is some help from the experts and some sweat equity.[…]

Bowhunters need to understand the anatomy of a turkey to make a clean, ethical shot. (Picture by Pete Rogers)

Bowhunting tips for next turkey season

July 18, 2024 Pete Rogers

Using a bow is a game changer in many ways for turkey hunters.[…]

Louisiana turkey harvest reaches record high since reporting began in 2009

July 13, 2024 From News Reports

Louisiana’s turkey hunters enjoyed the best year by far from a harvest standpoint in 2024 as they reported taking 3,695 birds.[…]

Public asked to participate in LDWF’s Wild Turkey Population Online Survey

July 8, 2024 From News Reports

The LDWF would like to ask the public to continue to participate in the Wild Turkey Population Survey throughout the year.[…]

Creamy wild turkey chili

April 7, 2024 Jason Thornton

This super simple turkey chili recipe incorporates one half of a wild turkey breast and ingredients that you can commonly find in your pantry.[…]

Tunica Hills WMA to be closed March 29-April 14 for turkey hunting

March 25, 2024 From News Reports

Tunica Hills WMA will be closed March 29-April 14 except for youth lottery turkey hunt participants and properly licensed turkey hunters.[…]

Gobble up these turkey tips

March 22, 2024 John Brown

Turkey hunting veteran Chuck Jones is finally getting some long overdue recognition for his time in the outdoor industry.[…]

LDWF accepting applications for 2024 WMA lottery turkey hunts, White Lake WCA fishing lottery

January 18, 2024 From News Reports

The LDWF is accepting applications for WMA lottery turkey hunts and the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area fishing lottery.[…]

LWFC approves NOI to amend turkey season in portions of East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parishes

November 3, 2023 From News Reports

The LWFC approved a NOI to amend turkey season on Louisiana lands east of the Mississippi River in East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parishes.[…]

LDWF: 2023 turkey season produced another higher than average harvest for hunters

May 11, 2023 From News Reports

For the second straight year, the Louisiana turkey harvest was higher than average and in fact, the second best since 2009.[…]

Tripp Saltaformaggio, 11, got his first gobbler in Liberty, Miss., on March 25. The turkey had a 10-inch beard and 3/4-inch spurs.

Dad guides all three children to harvest gobblers in their first season

May 8, 2023 Michael O. Giles

Paul Saltaformaggio helped all three of his talented children harvest their first gobbler during the same season.[…]

Eastern wild turkeys are the most populous turkey in the United States.

Species Spotlight: Eastern wild turkey

April 27, 2023 Brian Cope

The Eastern wild turkey is one of the largest gamebirds in North America and is a prized bird among hunters.[…]

Nomad Pursuit Convertible Vest

April 9, 2023 Brian Cope

The Nomad Pursuit Convertible Vest is a minimalist vest with maximum features.[…]

Tuscan Wild Turkey Pasta

April 8, 2023 Jason Thornton

With turkey season in full swing, you will want to give this Tuscan Wild Turkey Pasta dish a try and impress all of your friends and family.[…]