Originally Posted by
elkman30
I think the closest Rios to you are in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Merriams look to be a little further away.
If you can get a spot in Texas it is sure fun chasing them in there where everthing either stings , picks, or bites you plus there is a good chance they are true Rios. Oh plus in Texas if it hasn't changed for around 100 bucks you can kill 4 turkeys ! Then you can hop over to New Mexico and chase real Merriams in the mountains there. Just bring oxygen and be ready for lots of uphill walking ! But hearing a Merriams gobble up in the Pines is amazing !!