Nebraska Turkey Hunting

[bchilde]

Me and 2 other buddies are headed to Custer county Nebraska to hunt with Hidden Valley Outfitters in 23 days and I am pumped. We are going after the merrium turkeys but I got a feeling we will run into several hybrids. If we kill Hybrids does this count towards the grand slam or no?

[spaightlabs]

It counts toward the hybrid slam.

[fallhnt]

A true Merriam turkey has shorter legs, thus a shorter beard. You will have color phase on birds that may look like a Rio but is a true Merriam. Good luck

[zelmo1]

I almost booked Nebraska for a merriams, could not be sure because of hybrids. I think the northwest part of the state is pure merriams. Check with the outfitter

[mgm1955]

Good luck getting your Merriam!!

[CT Spur Collector]

Yes, the NWTF recognizes hybrids toward your slam.

I've been to Custer county, you'll go to bed t night still hearing gobbles and yelps in your head!  It can be crazy.

We had a great time.  Have fun!

[bchilde]

Yeah we are looking forward to going. I hear nothing but good things about Turkey hunting Nebraska. It will be way different from what im used to here in KY.

[RutnNStrutn]

I think the northwest part of the state is pure merriams.

I hunted NW Nebraska, up near Chadron. Me and my buds killed nice white Merriams.