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Wild Turkey Management Academy

Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lakepoint State Park, 36027

Wild Turkey Management Academy

Sat Feb 28, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Lakepoint State Park, 36027

Course Summary:

Join us for the Wild Turkey Management Academy in Eufaula Alabama! During this one day classroom event you will learn advanced wild turkey management from Dr. Marcus Lashley and Dr. Will Gulsby, two renowned turkey management experts, hosts of the Wild Turkey Science Podcast, and researchers with decades of experience. You will learn in-depth turkey biology principles and how holistic habitat management can be implemented to meet turkey resources requirements year round. You will also gain a comprehensive understanding of habitat management strategies to maximize nesting and brood rearing success, and facilitate good turkey hunting. This course includes information and thorough coverage of turkey management principles that you simply can’t find anywhere else. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask Marcus and Will questions in an open classroom style Q&A.

- Coffee and lunch will be provided and are included in the registration fee.

- Ticket sales end February 15th at 11:55pm

*Ticket refunds are available for cancellations received before February 15th, subject to a 10% processing fee. Cancellations after February 15th are subject to a 25% processing fee. Email contact@wildlifeinvestments.com for assistance.


Forestry education credits included in course:

  • 6.5 hrs CFE Category A BORF Mississippi
  • 7 hrs CFE Category 1 BORF Alabama
  • 7 hrs CFE Category 1 SAF

*If you would like to request additional credits from a different agency please reach out to us at contact@wildlifeinvestments.com 


AGENDA (tentative):

7:30 – 8:00

    Registration and Refreshments

8:00 – 9:00

    Wild Turkey Biology

9:00 – 10:00

    Managing Pine Forests for Turkeys

10:00 – 10:30

    Break

10:30 – 11:30

    Managing Hardwood Forests for Turkeys

11:30 – 12:30

    Lunch

12:30 – 1:30

    Managing Old-Fields and Food Plots for Turkeys

1:30 – 2:30

    Prescribed Fire

2:30 – 3:00

    Break

3:00 – 4:00

    Predator Management

4:00 – 5:00

    Property Layout

5:00

    Adjourn

Location

Lakepoint State Park, 36027