Semi-Guided New Mexico Merriam Spring Turkey Hunting

Wagon Mound, NM

No Lodging • Private • Guided

Description

Merriam Turkey Spring Hunt

3-day Hunt | Semi-Guided | Self-Calling


The North American Wild Turkey Grand Slam is an awesome accomplishment for any sportsman. If you are closing out or just starting your Merriam leg of the North American Turkey Grand Slam then you have good odds on this limited, first-time offering on our NM private properties. NM allows for 2 birds as well. See details below. Any Legal Weapon means Shotgun, Handgun, Bow, Crossbow (Read NM Proclamation rules on the definition).


This is the FIRST time offering NM Merriam Turkey Hunts on several of these NM Properties in Unit 46!


3-Day Semi-Guided, Self-Calling Hunt.


  • No extra charge on a Second Bird if shot during the 3-day hunt. No Extra Charge for a non-hunter.
  • If an extra 2 days is desired for a second bird, then it’s an extra fee for the second bird.
  • Meals and lodging are not included (we have recommended locations).


We recommend hunters buy their own tags after the deposit for the hunt is received or upon arriving in the State of NM, confirming your arrival. Deposits for this limited opportunity are on a first come, first serve basis and we will only take a limited number of hunters.


Guides will walk you into great Turkey Habitats. You get to enjoy the entire experience of self-calling and working your birds. If you have your own decoys etc. Guides will assist and help stage the best setup for you. We use natural materials for ground blinds.

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Upgrades

Extra 2-Days for Second Bird

$440.00


Your Host

Matt's Trip

Matt C

100% Private Land Hunts "Exclusive For Our Hunters Only". No Draw - Landowner Permit - Fair Chase Hunts

from $1650/Experience


Amenities

  • Self-Calling Opportunity
  • Work Your Own Birds
  • Guide Will Walk You into Great Turkey Habitat
  • Can Take Up to 2 Birds
  • Non-Hunting Guests are Free
  • Any Legal Weapon May be Used
  • First Time Hunting Properties in Unit 46

Location

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Gear List

  • Weather Appropriate Hunting Attire
  • Ammo/Arrows
  • Binoculars/Rangefinders
  • Compass

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Rules & Guidelines

Dressing For Your Hunt

New Mexico weather can be unpredictable year round, When packing for your hunting trip

You should keep all day comfort in the field in mind and dress accordingly.


No matter what time of the year you hunt, a lightweight, breathable field pack is a necessity. Your pack should fit well so it’s comfortable without a lot of adjusting, should be small enough to carry what you need, but large enough that you don’t have to empty the contents to find what you want. If it makes your back sweat, or needs constant adjusting, it will interfere with your hunt.


Sturdy, waterproof, comfortable, previously worn lace up boots. If you are buying new boots for your hunt, purchase them months in advance making sure they are well worn and comfortable when you arrive, ill fitting, uncomfortable boots will ruin your hunt experience. Field and Stream and Outdoor Life both shared great advice for hunting boots.


Wool, or wool blend moisture wicking socks, Gortex lined boots or Gortex boot liners for cold weather. Waterproof head cover, gaiters, and gloves. Gaiters can prevent wet pant legs and prevent minor brush injuries. Head cover will shield you from the sun, rain and aid warmth if necessary.

A lightweight pair of gloves will keep your hands warm when glassing and ensure they aren’t too cold to take a shot, Goretex gloves will keep your hands warm during colder weather hunts.

Merino Wool is naturally moisture wicking and will help eliminate some body odor. Consider a base layer of socks, boxer briefs, and top and bottom long underwear in Marino wool, followed by varying weight Marino wool layers you can add or removed during the day depending on weather conditions. Outer layers should be both waterproof and lightweight. A lightweight down vest weighs nothing and takes up little space in your field pack. A waterproof softshell jacket that can be added over the top of all of your layers, it should be large enough to accommodate several base layers including your down vest, too small and it could prevent the perfect shot. A warm/heavy down jacket is recommended if you’re hunting late in the year when expected weather conditions will be cold. You don’t have to carry all of your layers with you into the field, but it’s better to have them in the vehicle if you need them so you don’t lose a hunt day. Kuiu has a great layering system



New Mexico Weather

As mentioned earlier, New Mexico weather can change significantly in just a few short hours. We’ve included examples of New Mexico’s average temperatures in the months you’ll be hunting. You can find more detailed weather information by clicking on each month.


September Hunts: Highs 70-85 / Lows 35-50

October Hunts: Highs 55-65 / Lows 20’s

November Hunts: Highs 45-60 / Lows 10-20

December Hunts: Highs 25-50 / Lows 20 to below zero


New Mexico Airports

There are 24 airports in New Mexico, 8 Major airports and 16 smaller

Major airports in New Mexico

  • Albuquerque International Airport
  • Cavern City Air Terminal
  • Four Corners Regional
  • Grant County Airport
  • Lea County Regional Airport
  • Los Alamos County Airport
  • Roswell International Air Center
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport

Smaller Airports in New Mexico

  • Alamogordo-White Sands Regional Airport
  • Artesia Municipal Airport
  • Angel Fire Airport
  • Cannon Air Force Base
  • Deming Municipal Airport
  • Gallup Municipal Airport
  • Holloman Air Force Base
  • Las Cruces International Airport
  • Las Vegas Municipal Airport
  • Socorro Municipal Airport
  • Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport

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