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Mississippi hunters pursue elusive wild turkey in Madison County

Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Commissioner Billy Mounger spent several days in Madison County hunting wild turkeys, a species known for being among the most challenging to hunt in the state, according to the Mississippi Outdoors crew.

Wild turkeys are considered tough targets that test a hunter’s patience, strategy, and timing. The pursuit required careful planning and perseverance over multiple days in the woods.

The effort paid off when the hunters successfully harvested a rare triple-bearded gobbler, a prize that highlights the difficulty of the hunt. The episode documenting the hunt is available online.

For more details, viewers can watch the full episode at https://youtu.be/fc2Eyo8DSSg.

Source: Original Article

Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of the Mississippi News Group, the largest digital only media company in Mississippi.

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