Hunting is not a seasonal sideline for me. It has been my livelihood for over ten years. And that shapes my attitude toward both our hunters and the game we hunt. Shane Wilkins
We have some of the finest turkey hunting around. I don’t think our birds around here made it past the 4th grade! For the most part we are hunting on privet ranches where the only hunters the birds see are us. It’s not uncommon for our hunters to bag two birds on the first day of hunting. We have Merriam’s, Eastern’s and even some Rio Grande’s. However I have found that most of my hunters over the years want to chase the Merriam's.
 | Washington State Turkey Tags 3 Day Small Game License
$54 Non Res Turkey Tag $15.33 Res $43.80 Non Res
Additional Turkey Tags $15.33 Res
$65.70 Non Res |  |
If you need a Merriam tom turkey to finish out a grand slam, this is a great hunt in beautiful country.Turkey Seasons
Youth Season: Opens April 7-8. This hunt is an excellent hunt for youth before the regular season opens.
General Spring Turkey: Opens April 15 to May 31.
Hunters may take 2 bearded turkeys.
Fall Turkey: Hunters may take 1 turkey of either-sex. Licenses are sold over the counter. Three day turkey hunt $850
The Merriam Wild Turkey is located primarily in the Western States. This bird enjoys the mountain environment. The Merriam turkey weighs from 8-20 pounds. Although approximately the same size as the Eastern, the Merriam has different coloration. It is black with blue, purple and bronze reflections. White feathers on the lower back and tail feather margins distinguish the Merriam from other subspecies of turkey. Toms have black-tipped breast feathers, while the hens exhibit buff tips. Hens have a more extensive white area on the wings giving a whiter appearance when the wings are folded. The Merriam Turkey prefers a pine forest habitat.
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