SD Merriams back from the taxidermist!!

[joey46]

I had forgotten that from prior post I think Rut and I were in basically the same general area in early May 2022. For anyone planning a Merriam safari if you find Belle Fourche SD on a map and draw a 100 mile circle around it you should find these heavily white tipped birds. This will include areas in the states of SD, WY, and MT.  I was on a one and done WY hunt and after tagging out had plenty of time to drive around and glass.  No doubt these are pure Merriam with no hint of hybridization.  I'm using mine as my forum avatar. I hope for a return trip. That is one of the best taxidermy jobs I've seen Rut.  Congrats again.

[mountainhunter1]

Real nice bird. Congrats.

[RutnNStrutn]

I had forgotten that from prior post I think Rut and I were in basically the same general area in early May 2022. For anyone planning a Merriam safari if you find Belle Fourche SD on a map and draw a 100 mile circle around it you should find these heavily white tipped birds. This will include areas in the states of SD, WY, and MT.  I was on a one and done WY hunt and after tagging out had plenty of time to drive around and glass.  No doubt these are pure Merriam with no hint of hybridization.  I'm using mine as my forum avatar. I hope for a return trip. That is one of the best taxidermy jobs I've seen Rut.  Congrats again.

Correct Joey! We were hunting in the same general area. Loaded with Merriams turkeys.

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[RutnNStrutn]

Thanks guys!! He's definitely a nice addition to my Man Cave.

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[OJR]

Excellent! Great looking bird.

[Muzzy61]

Beautiful bird and mount. Congrats!

[Yoder409]

Not your garden variety set of Merriam's hooks. 

Great bird !!   Great mount !!

[Crghss]

That is one nice bird and an awesome mount. Congrats.

Must say would not recognize you in those pictures going by your avatar