Louisiana Sportsman

Louisiana turkey hunters harvest more than 3,500 birds for the second consecutive year

May 22, 2025 From News Reports

Louisiana turkey hunters once again enjoyed a banner year in the recently completed 2025 turkey season, harvesting more than 3,500 birds.[…]

LDWF to hold public meeting on wild turkeys in Northeast Louisiana on May 28

May 18, 2025 From News Reports

The LDWF will hold a public meeting at the LSU AgCenter in St. Joseph on May 28 to discuss wild turkey populations in Northeast Louisiana.[…]

Agents cite two subjects for turkey hunting violations in Beauregard Parish

April 24, 2025 From News Reports

LDWF enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged turkey hunting violations in Beauregard Parish on April 17.[…]

A prescribed fire will enhance the growth of new plants and provide quality forage for deer.

Prescribed burning is an important tool for wildlife managers and foresters

April 18, 2025 David Moreland

Prescribed burning has been used to manage habitat for hundreds of years and is still an important tool today for wildlife managers.[…]

Subject arrested for turkey hunting and trespassing violations in Catahoula Parish

April 16, 2025 From News Reports

LDWF enforcement agents arrested a Jonesville man for alleged turkey hunting and trespassing violations in Catahoula Parish on March 21.[…]

Trophy gobbler for Zack Cabler

April 16, 2025 Field Reporter

Agents cite two subjects for hunting turkeys over bait in Vernon Parish

April 16, 2025 From News Reports

Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents cited two subjects for alleged turkey hunting violations in Vernon Parish.[…]

Thirteen subjects cited for turkey hunting violations during opening weekend

April 15, 2025 From News Reports

LDWF Enforcement agents cited 13 people for alleged turkey hunting violations during the opening weekend of the 2025 turkey hunting season.[…]

Pollock man cited for turkey hunting violations in Natchitoches Parish

April 10, 2025 From News Reports

LDWF enforcement agents cited a Pollock man on March 29 for alleged turkey hunting violations in Natchitoches Parish.[…]

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.[…]

Glenda McKenzie’s gobbler

December 26, 2024 Glenda McKenzie

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.

Austin Hovey’s turkey

December 26, 2024 rkserg@bellsouth.net

Austin Hovey shot this beautiful turkey while hunting with his good friend, Timmy Schell, in Mississippi.

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.[…]