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Two turkey hunters team up to pursue mountain Merriam’s turkeys – the free-range protein prize of the spring woods.
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Two turkey hunters team up to pursue mountain Merriam’s turkeys – the free-range protein prize of the spring woods.
The 2021 Spring turkey season opens on April 10. Join our experts for some last minute tips that will take your skills to the next level.
To a hunter, spring is all about the sound of a gobbling turkey, or the vision of a tom in full strut approaching your decoy.
Whether you’re heading to the mountains for Merriam’s turkeys or the plains for Rios turkeys, having the right gear and knowing effective tactics are the key to finding success.
The toms are likely preoccupied with chasing hens. I opt to sit tight and see if one eventually gets curious and saunters up the ridge for a look.
The best-known book of turkey hunting’s poet laureate, Colonel (retired) Tom Kelly, is Tenth Legion. The title comes from the Tenth Legion of the Roman Army, a matchless military force that stood fast against barbarian hordes for centuries. Over generations, the soldiers forming the Tenth
Colorado Outdoors, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s magazine, features a wealth of information for hunters, anglers and outdoors enthusiasts.