ORIGINAL: salukipv1
how are KS walk in areas for turkey? crowded? how's the turky hunting on these state lands?
Those are what I was referring to. From my research so far, there is enough of it that you can get away from other hunters. Going in the bow only season before shotgun gets in would help as well. Don't overlook the smaller parcels, they may hold less birds, but this equates to less hunters as well. Once you figure a general area of the state, a quick call to a wildlife biologist/officer out there and they would point you in the right direction as well.
If you want the world slam, I think Mexico is about your only choice for both the Goulds and Oscellated. The AZ Goulds tags are EXTREMELY limited, and not much of an option really.
Without getting into hybrids, your best bet for a drive to hunt would be SD for Merriams and KS for Rios.they are closest to you, and both have public access, with a good chance of scoring a spot by door knocking still. Im not sure how to get ahold of a list, but I know in SD there isa HUGE number of ranches available for small tresspassing fees during deer season, they would surely allow spring turkey hunters as well..maybe even for a smaller fee. Like I said, not sure of how to get a list, but definately a possibility.