Mexico Goulds Hunt

[MerriamMagician]

A few years back I decided I was going to go hunt for Goulds turkeys, so I went ahead and booked a hunt with an outfitter. After a long wait, I was on my way to Chihuahua, Mexico. Wow. What an experience. I was able to harvest two outstanding gobblers in the high elevation Sierra Madre mountains. If you think Merriams are a pretty bird, Goulds completely blow them away. They are just stunningly beautiful with their snow white tips and shimmering body colors. The country they live in is spectacular as well. Pinion pine, oaks, mesquite, and juniper dot the rugged mountains these birds call home. They are true mountain birds folks. I called in both of my birds on the first and second evenings of the hunt. We had some really windy weather on the first two days that kept the birds pretty quiet. I was tagged out and hadn’t even heard a gobble! The next two days the wind laid down a bit and I went out with the other hunters to catch the action of their hunts and try to get some footage. The last two days the birds gobbled hard off the roost in the mornings. Their gobble is similar to a Merriam’s, except a lower pitch. Everyone in camp tagged out and had great hunts. Overall it was an amazing experience and one heck of a hunt. Made some great memories, met new hunting friends from all around the country, and am definitely planning on doing this hunt again in the future!

[Timberstalker]

Wow.  Congrats.  You've had a great year.

[baldopepper]

Looks like it was a great hunt.  have to put that on my bucket list.

[bowhunterforever]

Sounds like an awesome hunt, Congrats

[bearpaw]

awesome 

[Karl Blanchard]

Outstanding man!  Solid work

[Jester052]

Only the Ocellated left and I believe you have the world slam! Congrats!

[EDT]

I grew up hunting goulds, which outfitter did you go with?  Ojo Caliente?

[Wanttohuntmore]

Nice job!  You've inspired me with a new goal.

[Tree Killer]

Those are beauties....congratulations!   

My buddy went down a few years ago and killed several Gould's, then he went to Guatemala I believe for the Oscelated. 

[ShaneTyTrey]

Outstanding man!  Solid work

[MerriamMagician]

I grew up hunting goulds, which outfitter did you go with?  Ojo Caliente?

Rio Sonora outfitters. A first class organization for sure.

[Machias]

Beautiful birds, congrats!!

Hey Honey, I have a new hunt on my list!!!! 

[The Gobble-stopper]

Only the Ocellated left and I believe you have the world slam! Congrats!

Did he get the osceola yet? If so he has his Royal slam! By the way, how much was your trip?

[Whitenuckles]

That's always been a dream of mine. Congrats!!!!

[bearpaw]

MM, how safe do you think this areas is? Did you hear any bad stories regarding safety?

[Russ McDonald]

Awesome birds.  Nice job. 

[MerriamMagician]

Well bearpaw the area seemed pretty safe to me. There are drug runners and cartels in the area, but there's also several military checkpoints and Mexican "Federales" that patrol heavily. Our hunting caravan got stopped at a few of these and they mean business. They searched all our belongings while keeping a sharp eye on us. The guides also say the media overblows the danger level in the area and they have never ran into an issue in nearly 20 years of hunting down there.

[turkeydancer]

       Congrats !