All rights are reserved by copyright. $2500 - 1 hunter per guide The Artisan Gold is preferred by both producers and consumers looking for a unique look and taste. Afternoon turkey hunting is notably less popular than early mornings. Merriam Turkey Hatching Eggs (12 Eggs) $51.00 12 bids $17.00 shipping 4d 4h Rio Grande Turkey Hatching Eggs (6 Eggs) $12.00 9 bids $17.00 shipping 1d 4h Turkey Hatching Eggs-6 eggs $33.00 8 bids $12.00 shipping 5h 42m 6 Bourbon Red turkey hatching eggs $19.50 2 bids $14.00 shipping 2d 9h 4 Pure Narragansett Turkey Hatching Eggs $24.50 3 bids Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. February 10, 2023. onX. 970-946-9313. The first reason to hunt Merriams turkeys is a change of scenery. However, all the eggs we ship will be fresh and guaranteed to get to you in good condition. The rolling hills and pockets of timber hold elk, mule deer, whitetails, and antelope and as the coulees turn green with fresh grass we typically find birds moving off the river bottoms and up into the valleys and mountains. The mature female weight at 20 weeks is 25 pounds, and the males will mature at about 45 pounds. High altitude. Spring snows are often factors. A hatchery choice of White and Bronze Turkeys. Many of the areas I have hunted turkeys in Idaho, I didnt expect there to be birds in because they were so thick. If youre looking for a specific starting point, Pike and San Isabell National Forests offer fairly high turkey densities. NWMLS data may not be reproduced or redistributed and is only for people viewing this site. We offer this hunt as a 1 bird, 3 day hunt, or as a 2 bird, 3 day hunt. You can take three turkeys in Nebraska every spring season without drawing. We offer a range of different turkey poults at great prices! One of the most popular areas to hunt for Merriams turkeys is the Pine Ridge area located in the northwestern part of the state. Jakes Hunt donator. You earn it. The beauty and statue of these birds are simply amazing! Youll want to focus your efforts near major river systems throughout the state that have an abundance of mature cottonwoods for roost sites with proximity to agriculture. Fredericksburg, TX 78624, USA. {{b}}**MINIMUM ORDER IS 10 TURKEYS - SHIPS SEPARATELY FROM OTHER TURKEYS**{{/b}}. In 2020, Nebraska issued 22,750 spring permits with a 59.7 % success rate (adults and youth combined). Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy Montana has an abundance of different habitat types in which you can find turkeys. Pine Ridge is where the initial reintroduction of the wild turkey to Nebraska began in the middle of the 20th century. Ive been heading over to the central part of Montana for the past decade to partake in an annual backcountry turkey hunt with Jason Matzinger and friends. In short, do not overlook any location regardless of its turkey-looking qualities. $10 ea. 1998-2023 Murray McMurray Hatchery Temperament: Docile, Strong Mature Weight: 25-45 lbs. Its features include excellent conformation, high meat quality, natural fat layering, and beautiful bronze feathering. Putting meat in the freezer is typically not a mission for most turkey hunters, but enjoying the excitement of a hunt does rank high. On the 1 bird, 3 day hunt you would get 4 nights lodging and 3 full days hunting. And yeah, they both taste great fried. The sham worked slicker than Phil Swifts Flex Seal products. Broad Breasted Bronze Turkey Starting at: $10.70 First avail: May 2, 2023 ORDER NOW Artisan Gold Turkey Starting at: $11.90 First avail: May 1, 2023 ORDER NOW Assorted Turkeys Starting at: $9.50 First avail: May 1, 2023 ORDER NOW Heritage Turkey Variety Pack Starting at: $15.50 First avail: May 9, 2023 ORDER NOW It is a beautiful thick forest and turkeys use the logging roads as their highways to navigate this thick landscape. {{br}}Purpose: Meat Production: 20-100 X-Large White Eggs/Year Temperament: Docile, Strong Mature Weight: 23-45 lbs. (Read Up Before You Go: 10 Reasons Why You Suck at Calling Turkeys). With its white-tipped tail feathers, the Merriams turkey is the most distinctive of the four subspecies that make up the turkey hunting grand slam. Bragging rights to a Grand Slam aside, there are even more personal reasons to hunt Merriams, named after C. Hart Merriam, the first chief of the US Biological Survey way back in 1900. Merriam Hatching Eggs. ARE AUTHENTIC MERRIAMS WILD TURKEY POULTS. You will have chance to roam. Steep terrain and rugged landscape can be challenging. CLICK HERE, Click on the triangle below to play the video. When the [then] Montana Department of Fish and Game decided to introduce turkeys into Montana, it selected the Merriam's as the best choice to achieve success. All properties are subject to prior sale or withdrawal. As the snow melts and the temperatures rise the flocks often move off the river bottoms and into the mountains, making for a more exciting typical cat and mouse style of turkey hunt where calling and decoys actually work. Males top out at about 20 lbs. You will need to learn to kill them softly with a glide bait. Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy. If youre interested in hunting South Dakota for Merriams, visit https://gfp.sd.gov/turkey for more information. // -->