Mountain merriams

[Bucklowery]

Anyone have any leads on a guide or outfitter for a true mountain merriams with pure white feathers. I am experienced hunter and don't mind DIY hunt but going out West from Florida I can't afford to waste days scouting. I dont have that much vacation

Thanks

Buck

 

[Bucklowery]

TTT

 

[Plinker147]

I recommend Pat Feldt out of Arizona. Runs turkey hunts in NM. Google his name and you will find his website.

 

[squeeeeze]

I haven't heard of a Mountain Merriam's. That would make an awesome mount with all white feathers. Good luck with your search and hunt.

Is it like this one Named Drumstick?

 

[Bucklowery]

I did write that wrong. Lol. Merriams with the pure white tips and hunting in the mountains

Thanks

Buck

 

[squeeeeze]

Where are you headed to? You already draw a tag?

 

[Bucklowery]

No. No tag I was hoping for a state that does not require a draw

Thanks
Buck

 

[manitou]

Is this what you mean by white, as in whited tipped feathers? Wyoming bird... but you probably won't find them in the mountains around here. They are usually below 5K feet near water/trees.

 

[manitou]

Sent you p.m.

 

[Bucklowery]

Yes sir that's it. Well 5k is mountains when you are from Florida. LOL

Thanks

Buck

 

[Allen Kitts]

Montana has over the counter tags for turkeys and there are quite a few. Eastern Montana has the best hunting for merriams in the state, IMO and most property owners are friendly enough to let you hunt.
The area around Brodus, Ashland and Colstrip is a great place to hunt and there is a fair amount of public land as well.

 

[ridgewalker]

I see a flock of Merriams quite often taking my granddaughter to school. Colorado has Merriams in the mountains and Rio Grandes out east.
I took a Merriams years ago near Lyons and see them in Estes Park frequently. Shorter legs than Rios and appear to be heavier. The tail feathers of the Toms are quite nice.
The Colorado eastern slope has quite a few especially south near the Spanish Peaks area. They move up to higher elevations in the spring and down in the fall.
Best of luck finding them on public land without scouting!

 

[Allen Kitts]

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Is this what you mean by white, as in whited tipped feathers? Wyoming bird... but you probably won't find them in the mountains. Usually below 5K feet near water/trees.

Nice Bird!

 

[cohunt]

Small one from southern Co area from last year-- mountains around 9000-9500 msl with an otc spring Tom tag--- season starts tomorrow morning-- weather looks to be great-- hope for another one at first light. I love hearing the gobbles pre-dawn in return to the owl hoots.