Dogwoods are blooming and the turkeys are gobbling.  This a special time that only rolls around once a year.  The male turkeys are in full strut during their annual mating ritual.  This provides for an exciting turkey hunt.  It is very rewarding to have productive hunts on your own property. Turkey populations have become more plentiful in the ARK LA TEX. Proper game management and habitat will eventually yield good hunts. Here are a few gobblers taken from North Bossier Parish properties.

I talked to several foresters this past month that were supervising tree planting.  Southern forest are a renewable resource. That’s another good reason why land is such a good investment. As a general rule, pine seedlings should be planted before the end of March. The soil needs to be rather cool with adequate moisture. A chemical release is always a good idea 1 or 2 years after planting to eliminate competition.  If a final harvest has occurred close to planting  season, it may be best to let the land “lay out” and re-plant the following year.