Hello MtnGuy------I've from the SW corner of Colorado. With the Merriams down here at least, I've found if they are with hens it's real tuff calling them in . The hens seem to go 180 degrees the other way !! I A couple of weeks into the season seem to be better hunting. The hens are starting to nest & the toms are pretty lonely. Also, it helps to get ahead of the birds & call from where the turkey is heading, if that makes sense.