Got him this am with my two older boys. There were quite a few in this group. We've still got a bow tag and another Hills tag that will start May 1. About 1/2 mile from the front door!
Congrats. I think that may be on my list for spring hunts for this year. Killed lots of Easterns in Illinois but haven't managed a Merriam yet. Tried it 2 years ago for a couple days but never got a shot. We did find a few birds along with some of the roughest roads I'd ever seen
Anyone coming to the Hills this week or next, bring a winter coat and rain gear. Weather doesn't look good. It won't affect the turkeys much but will suck to hunt in.