Turkey Hunting on Public Lands

When it comes to hunting turkeys on public land, the "challenging" aspect of the hunt gets kicked up a notch. Mississippi has over 27 different Wildlife Management Areas all across the state and they are home to some of the best turkey hunting the state has to offer.  There is some great turkey hunting on public land in Mississippi if you want to get out and do some scouting, do some walking, get some exercise, and get away from the roads where you have easy access. 

Top Predators In Mississippi on Wild Turkeys

Wild turkeys are hunted by almost everything in the woods, including us.  They are so cautious because everything in the woods is out to get them they feel like.  The main predators in Mississippi are racoons, bobcats, coyotes, fire ants and people.  Proper predator management is a must if you expect to keep a large turkey population on your place.

Tips on How to Make Turkey Poppers

The five main things you will need to make turkey poppers are wild turkey breasts, jalapeno peppers, bacon,  
cream cheese, and tooth picks.  You should have about a dozen jalapenos and gut them before preparing the
meal.  The first thing you need to do is marinate your wild turkey breast in your favorite brand of Italian dressing for about a day.  Cut turkey breast into pieces that will fit inside the pepper halves.  The next thing you will need to do is spread the cream cheese inside the pepper and place the turkey strips inside that.  The next thing you should do is wrap a piece of bacon around the pepper and secure it with a tooth pick.  After you have done this you are ready to throw them on the grill.  After you let them cook for about fifteen to twenty minutes you will be ready to eat and enjoy.

Tips on How to Kill a Turkey on public land

When hunting turkeys on public land it is way different then hunting on a private place.  When hunting public birds remember that rain is your friend.  Most hunters are fair weather hunters, which means they normally arent going to be out pressuring the birds in the rain.  You will have a better chance at bagging a bird because you will be the only one out there.  Another major tip is get in early and stay late.  Pressured birds usually arent very vocal but if you wait it out and dont over call eventually that bird will come find you.