Thanks to all for the pointers and Kind words so far,

I have a good sized Topo of The Black Hills coming tomorrow, I hope. It covers most of the middle part of the Black Hills. One guy, (Al) and myself have both been in the Black Hills on different vacations in the past. So we at least have a basic Idea of what its like out there. From what I have read about Merriam's you can get a little more loud or agressive with them, and they like to gobble more than easterns. By the looks of the long term forecast the weather should be Ok with highs near 60 and partly cloudy. I just hope it dosn't get real windy. Are there any big issues out there with Bugs and ticks? I hope we can find time to see some of the sites, It has been five years since I have been out there. We will take pleanty of pictures. I hope a few have Gobblers in them.

thanks again

Jerry