Merriam's

[Hobbes]

A buddy from back home flew out last Monday with his son who wanted to kill a Merriam's. It was a great couple of days spending time with them hunting and talking about old times. We had a couple decent weather days and made the most of them to get the young man's first two Merriam's.

[Hobbes]

I got out on Saturday with my oldest and we couldn't find a bird willing to sacrifice his life for our enjoyment between the snow and rain.  However, my youngest and I found three brothers that were interested on Sunday, early enough that I still made it to church.  My son was happy to accommodate the front runner of the trio when he strutted, drummed, and gobbled into view.

[Hobbes]

This isn't my typical method of posting photos here but I'm having photo hosting issues, so it'll have to suffice for now.

[JeffC]

Congrats to all the hunters, beautiful backgrounds as usual, thanks for sharing. 

[OJR]

Fantastic! Congratulations!

[ybuck]

that is awesome!
many congrats all

[ferocious calls]

Sweet success!!

[RutnNStrutn]

Awesome!! I can't wait to get back out west next week and hear those Merriams gobble!!!

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[Hobbes]

Awesome!! I can't wait to get back out west next week and hear those Merriams gobble!!!

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Good luck Rutn.  If you ever make it over my way, give me a shout.

[GobbleNut]

Again, the smiles tell it all!  Great pics, as always, Hobbes.   

[Hobbes]

Again, the smiles tell it all!  Great pics, as always, Hobbes.   

Thanks Gobblenut.  I hope you are on birds in NM.

[RutnNStrutn]

Awesome!! I can't wait to get back out west next week and hear those Merriams gobble!!!

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Good luck Rutn.  If you ever make it over my way, give me a shout.

Will do!! We'll be in SD & Wyoming this trip.

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[Hobbes]

Awesome!! I can't wait to get back out west next week and hear those Merriams gobble!!!

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Good luck Rutn.  If you ever make it over my way, give me a shout.

Will do!! We'll be in SD & Wyoming this trip.

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The Hills, I'm assuming?  Beautiful place.  I hope the weather is good for you.  It's been a mess here.

[JohnSouth22]

nice!!!

[RutnNStrutn]

Awesome!! I can't wait to get back out west next week and hear those Merriams gobble!!!

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Good luck Rutn.  If you ever make it over my way, give me a shout.

Will do!! We'll be in SD & Wyoming this trip.

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The Hills, I'm assuming?  Beautiful place.  I hope the weather is good for you.  It's been a mess here.

As far as I know yes. I didn't set up the hunt. A friend set up the hunt. The camp is near Hulett, Wyoming. The long range forecast is looking pretty good, but we'll see.

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