Meleagris gallopavo merriami
Typical Season
April - May
Permit Type
OTC & Draw
11 OTC, 2 draw
Huntable States
13 states
Average Weight
19.50 lbs
The turkey of the Rocky Mountains. Part of the Grand Slam. Identified by white/buff tail tips.
Ponderosa pine forests, mountain meadows, oak-juniper woodlands. Rocky Mountain states.
Early morning during the first 2 hours after fly-down. Late morning can be productive as hens leave gobblers. Midday hunting works during peak breeding.
Run and gun calling, setting up on roosted birds, and ambush hunting near feeding areas. Use decoys strategically. Learn yelps, clucks, and purrs.
NWTF Grand Slam species. Toms typically 17-22 lbs with white/buff tips on tail and lower back.
Scientific Name
Meleagris gallopavo merriami
Average Weight
19.50 lbs
Category
upland game birds
Status
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