Caleb Hinton, the Wild Turkey Program Coordinator for the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, has a full-circle story. He harvested his first turkey in 2001 on Leaf River Wildlife Management Area.
Twenty-five years later, Hinton is still hunting on the same land. His ongoing connection to the WMA highlights the lasting opportunities these areas provide for outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists alike.
Hinton’s journey from a young hunter to a wildlife official underscores the enduring value of Mississippi’s WMAs. The areas continue to offer lifelong experiences, supporting both recreation and conservation efforts.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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