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February 14, 2023

Turkeys And Storms: Study Tracks Birds In Hurricane Devastated Forest

Officials with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana State University and the U.S. Forest Service are conducting a major study of turkeys in the Kisatchie National Forest in west-central Louisiana. The study is tracking […]
November 29, 2022

Turkey Research Gets Major Funding

The National Wild Turkey Federation announced more than $360,000 in funding for seven new research projects in six states addressing the needs of wild turkey populations. The announcement comes during the 12th National Wild Turkey Symposium, […]
April 8, 2020

COVID-19 And The State Of Turkey Hunting

COVID-19 hit right as turkey season was opening throughout the nation. By far the nation’s most popular spring hunting activity, it has taken a big hit as some states have closed down turkey hunting opportunities (Washington) […]
May 9, 2019

Ground Blinds Are “Secret” Weapon Against Turkeys

It does not happen often, but when everything falls into place when you go hunting for turkeys, it’s the best. And when Chester Moore decided to try his luck with those eastern turkeys from New York […]
April 24, 2019

Touching Hearts For The Turkey

“Holy smokes! It’s a turkey!” A 16-year-old girl wearing a retro Metallica shirt could not believe her eyes. “I’ve never seen a turkey. He’s so big,”she said. The young lady was referring to a hefty golden-breasted […]