Hunting Reports
Glenda McKenzie’s gobbler
Glenda McKenzie was hunting on family land in Claiborne Parish on April 6, 2024 when she got this gobbler that weighed 22 pounds, 12 ounces. It had a 10 1/2-inch beard and 1-inch spurs.
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Hunting Reports
Austin Hovey’s turkey
Austin Hovey shot this beautiful turkey while hunting with his good friend, Timmy Schell, in Mississippi.
Columns
Bowhunting tips for next turkey season
Using a bow is a game changer in many ways for turkey hunters.[…]
News Breaker
Louisiana turkey harvest reaches record high since reporting began in 2009
Louisiana’s turkey hunters enjoyed the best year by far from a harvest standpoint in 2024 as they reported taking 3,695 birds.[…]
News Breaker
Public asked to participate in LDWF’s Wild Turkey Population Online Survey
The LDWF would like to ask the public to continue to participate in the Wild Turkey Population Survey throughout the year.[…]
Hunting Reports
Columns
Map it out
Even in today’s digital world, printed maps are essential tools for outdoorsmen.[…]
News Breaker
14 subjects cited for turkey hunting violations during opening weekend
LDWF Enforcement agents cited 14 people for alleged turkey hunting violations during the opening weekend of the 2024 turkey hunting season.[…]
News Breaker
Homer man sentenced for turkey hunting violations in Claiborne Parish
Justin Lester, 36, of Homer was sentenced by The Honorable Judge Walter May on April 3 in Claiborne Parish for turkey hunting violations.[…]
Columns
Creamy wild turkey chili
This super simple turkey chili recipe incorporates one half of a wild turkey breast and ingredients that you can commonly find in your pantry.[…]
News Breaker
Tunica Hills WMA to be closed March 29-April 14 for turkey hunting
Tunica Hills WMA will be closed March 29-April 14 except for youth lottery turkey hunt participants and properly licensed turkey hunters.[…]
Features
Gobble up these turkey tips
Turkey hunting veteran Chuck Jones is finally getting some long overdue recognition for his time in the outdoor industry.[…]
News Breaker
Avoyelles Parish men cited for turkey hunting violations and trespassing
LDWF enforcement agents cited two men for alleged turkey hunting violations in Winn and Rapides parishes on Feb. 24.[…]
News Breaker
LDWF accepting applications for 2024 WMA lottery turkey hunts, White Lake WCA fishing lottery
The LDWF is accepting applications for WMA lottery turkey hunts and the White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area fishing lottery.[…]
News Breaker
LWFC approves NOI to amend turkey season in portions of East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parishes
The LWFC approved a NOI to amend turkey season on Louisiana lands east of the Mississippi River in East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parishes.[…]
Hunting
5.11 EDC PL1 Flashlight
The tiny 5.11 EDC PL1 flashlight is big on features. Carry it in your pocket or clip it to your key ring and you’ll never go without light.[…]