I'm curious to know how different it is hunting the Merriams as opposed to the Rio (other than the altitude!!) I've heard that you need to keep calling to a Merriams so he doesn't lose interest. I need some advice on things like that on hunting Merriams from some of you guys who have hunted both.

I have never hunted Rios but have hunted Merries many times-I believe compared to other turkeys Merries are and need a lot of attention on the calling side. Have a great hunt.

Merriams walk a lot more and have large ranges. Rios roost the same areas and are more predictable. They both are more vocal than easterns. Merriams gobble a lot in the tree in the evening (my experience).

Hal

I have to agree with Hal on this one. The only difference I see in hunting these different type Speices are the Calls that one may use, as too volume...BT