The Woodsman Perspective

Author: Brent Lochala

Hunting and Habitat discussions from the perspective of woodsmen. We bring the landowner, forester, agronomist, land manager, hunting club member, and public land hunters all to the table for discussions on various topics.
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The Rise of Turkey Poaching Episode 72
Episode 75
Thursday, 21 May, 2026

Turkey hunting has long had some folklore around poaching and the temptation even among the most honest men to cross property lines in pursuit of a gobbling tom. In recent years this has become even more popularized by social media figures and influencers. It's one thing to see this on facebook and instagram, but it isn't just limited to the virtual world. It seems like while the influencers are just playing a make believe character for clicks and likes, many young hunters have taken the message to heart and are not shy about trespassing. Law enforcement statistics confirm what we have seen ourselves, that poaching and trespassing is on the rise. We talk about this frustrating trend and share some stories of our own from the past couple of years.