Guided Spring or Fall Merriam's Turkey Hunts | WA

Options:
2-Day 3x1 Guided, 1 Bird (included in base price)

2-Day 2x1 Guided, 1 Bird (additional cost option 1)

2-Day 1x1 Guided, 1 Bird (additional cost option 2)

3-Day 3x1 Guided, 2 Birds (additional cost option 3)

3-Day 2x1 Guided, 2 Birds (additional cost option 4)

3-Day 1x1 Guided, 2 Birds (additional cost option 5)

We hunt Merriam's Turkey in Stevens County which has the most turkeys of any county in Washington and one of the highest turkey densities in the U.S. An amazing 74% of all turkeys taken in the state of Washington are taken here in NE Washington.

Hunters from nearly every state and numerous countries have hunted turkey with us. Our guides are Washington’s most successful turkey guides, with more successful turkey hunts to their credit than any other Washington turkey guides — as many as 101 birds in one season.

We hunt the best mountain hot spots and lease thousands of acres of the best private ranches. Turkey licenses are sold over the counter, and youth of any age can hunt if they have passed hunter education.

Hunt Descriptions
Guided Hunts: Include lodging, meals, guiding on private ranches and mountain hot spots, and processing and cold storage of your game taken.
Semi-Guided Hunts: Include lodging, meals, a lighted game cleaning area with water and freezer, and guides will show you good areas to hunt.

Hunt Methods
There's nothing better than calling in a big gobbler. Another reason for our high success rate is that we pattern turkey movements. We get a lot of birds by using blinds at feeding areas and strutting zones. By knowing these areas well our hunters consistently kill birds all season.

Hunting Areas
Private Ranches: We lease numerous properties. The guides know these properties and the turkey movements extremely well. The most successful hunting method is using blinds at feeding and strutting areas.
Mountain Hunts: Are done in mountain hotspots where there are good numbers of birds. The most successful hunting method is calling, hunters cover ground to locate toms that will call. These hunts require more hiking and are best suited to hunters wanting to cover ground and call.

Trophy Quality
Merriam’s have fantastic color that compliments any trophy room. Mature toms weigh 15 to 20 pounds with 7" to 10" beards, and ½ to 1½-inch spurs. The largest we've taken weighed 24 pounds, had 11 1/4" beard and 1 7/8" spurs. Bearded hens are fairly common and may be taken for a mount, beards on hens have measured from 3 to 8 inches.

Shot Opportunity
Guided hunt shot opportunity is over 300%, success for two birds is usually 150% to 200%, unguided hunters are about half as successful. Shot distances vary from 5 to 40+ yards. Pattern your shotgun on Turkey Targets in advance to determine your maximum effective range.

Seasons & Best Time
Spring is good until about May 20. The entire fall season is excellent.
Youth Season: Open April 7-8 for two bearded turkeys.
Spring General: Open April 15 to May 31 for two bearded turkeys.
Fall Season: Sept 1 to Dec 31 for two either-Sex & two beardless.
Late Fall Turkey: Late November and early Dec for one of either sex.

Accommodations
Lodge & Cabins: Meals are served in the lodge dining area and there's a pool table in the den. The cabins each sleep 2 to 4 hunters and there are indoor bathrooms. There's a lighted game cleaning area with water and a freezer for meat. Groups of up to 12 can be accommodated.
Motel “Town Hunts”: There are motels only three miles away in town if you would prefer to stay in town at your own expense.

Base Price is for the 2-Day Guided (1 Bird) and 3-Day Semi-Guided. For the 2-Day Guided (2 Birds) and the 3-Day Guided (2 Birds), see Additional Costs.