Merriams Turkey Help

[Dearhunter3450]

I was wondering if anyone could suggest a region or unit I should look at in WY for a spring hunt next season. I will be in Wyoming this fall and hope to get an idea of what areas to hunt/ apply for. I am clueless to hunting out west as far as turkey's are concerned. I have only hunted eastern birds. Thanks for any info you could send my way, it will be appreciated. I'm open to other states as well.

 

[StrutNut]

Black Hills would be a good bet. In the hills they always seem to be running at similar altitudes. I have killed most of my merriams in SD or NE. I like NE the best. Also get a mix of hybrids in NE. Some of the Indian Reservations in SD like Standing Rock also have Rios that they released so you have a shot at getting a RIO or Merriam. Merriams are very vocal and fairly predictable compared to a eastern.

 

[Dearhunter3450]

Thank you very much StrutNut. I'll have to start researching SD as well. I will be driving from the wonderful state of NY so SD will save me a few hours as well. BTW NY stinks lol. Sarcasm doesn't translate to txt well. Thanks again.

 

[jmez]

You can shoot them in my yard if you want to. If that isn't sporting enough I can show you where to go in the Black Hills.

 

[Dearhunter3450]

Thanks jmez, if I can't find them in the hills I may set up on your back porch lol!