Last minute Merriam's

[WV Flopper]

 Thinking of riding Westward to find a Merriam's. Have done no research. Only considering because I am 3/4 deep into a single season slam as of today. Be cool to finish this out as the opportunity may not come again.

I already have some time off scheduled from the worst 4 letter word, that's not a big deal. Just wondering where would it be easy to secure a tag and have a reasonable chance to find a Merriam's.

As far East as possible would be a bonus.

[Tail Feathers]

Looks like southcentral SD or Northcentral NE is closest according to the map of turkey distribution.

[WV Flopper]

 Good info, thanks. That is a long drive!

[WV Flopper]

Joey, a flight into Denver and drive to Wyoming sounds good. Much better than a drive to Wyoming!

As said, no prior thought of this. Thank you, I like it.

[Wvdanimal]

With alot of coffee, mtn dew and a motivated buddy, I can be in the heart of the Black Hills in exactly 24 hrs from WV. Don't/won't fly. Sometimes we pull 15 or so and get a hotel  then finish the next day. I've never flown for any trip but I just don't see how you can with all the stuff you need.

[Hobbes]

You definitely can fly with everything that you need. You just have to follow the rules and pay the fees.

My experience last month with rental cars in Sarasota was a pain.  I had a small SUV reserved and paid for with Budget.  The line was 2 hours to the counter and you took whatever car they had available because they were cleaning them as they came in and that was your only option.  We ended up with a minivan and was happy to have it.  The other rental lines were empty.  Budget's story was that the other ones didn't have cars.  I have no idea if this is isolated to the airport or if it's common now.

[WV Flopper]

 Thanks guys, am checking it out. The vehicle for a week to ten day will cost a grand+-. Just done it twice in the last three weeks.

The plain ticket cost to me is a wash, it saves me 2 days minimum. One day out, one day back, I could work those two days and pay for a first class ticket. Baggage with this ticket you don't have to pay for, plus a free cocktail or two!

So you men feal North East Wyoming is worth looking into? I will put some effort into it.

Thanks again.

[Hobbes]

You have lots of options for Merriam's driving from Denver
Colorado
New Mexico (I think)
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota (requires ordering tag)
Montana

Of course it's worth it if you have the time and cash.

[Gooserbat]

I'd opt for a Merriam from their historical range if I were trying for a slam.  That excludes SD and WY.  Pm me and I'll share some intel on Colorado and New Mexico.

[Crghss]

It would be a pain in the arse but you could book a car away from airport. Uber to the car rental.

Costco believe it or not has good car rental prices. May be worth the membership.

[SD_smith]

Look into around Laramie, WY. Decent public access and decent amount of birds. Not many hunters.


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[WV Flopper]

Thank you! I will.

[Crghss]

Have you looked at lodging? Prices have jumped way up compared to six months ago. People are starting to travel.

[WV Flopper]

 Did today for a place in Wyoming, 65$ a night in town. That's cheap enough for me with decent reviews.

[Crghss]

Can't beat that price.