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<blockquote data-quote="AT Hiker" data-source="post: 5822738" data-attributes="member: 10019"><p>Sounds like you are going either outfitted and/or on some private property. I have no experience with it, except that every time I've been in Merriams country that is where all the birds have been. </p><p></p><p>Here are some things that are different that I think will help in how you think and plan.</p><p>-Those birds can travel and travel far</p><p>-The better shape and gear you have the better you can travel after them</p><p>-It can snow a foot in early May</p><p>-Those birds seem to gobble until midnight </p><p>-Use the late gobbling to help pinpoint your next am hunt</p><p>-coyote howler used to work to shock them at night</p><p>-The terrain can be tricky and difficult</p><p>-The tricky terrain can fool your hearing too, they might be a lot closer or further away than you think</p><p>-Use your eyeballs (binocs) before you make any major moves</p><p></p><p>Also, if you have the chance make sure you visit Devils Tower and as much of the Black Hills as you can, especially if you can get to SD. I remember exploring the Black Hills more than I do killing one of those Merriams. </p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AT Hiker, post: 5822738, member: 10019"] Sounds like you are going either outfitted and/or on some private property. I have no experience with it, except that every time I've been in Merriams country that is where all the birds have been. Here are some things that are different that I think will help in how you think and plan. -Those birds can travel and travel far -The better shape and gear you have the better you can travel after them -It can snow a foot in early May -Those birds seem to gobble until midnight -Use the late gobbling to help pinpoint your next am hunt -coyote howler used to work to shock them at night -The terrain can be tricky and difficult -The tricky terrain can fool your hearing too, they might be a lot closer or further away than you think -Use your eyeballs (binocs) before you make any major moves Also, if you have the chance make sure you visit Devils Tower and as much of the Black Hills as you can, especially if you can get to SD. I remember exploring the Black Hills more than I do killing one of those Merriams. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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