Nebraska Marriams

[shooter72]

Planning a turkey hunt this spring in the Lincoln area. I was curius if there are marriams in the area or if they ares more in the western part of the state.

 

[Crimson Arrows]

Planning a turkey hunt this spring in the Lincoln area. I was curius if there are marriams in the area or if they ares more in the western part of the state.

Most in Lincoln area will be Eastern. Around central areas of state you'll find more Merriam s, but many will be hybrids.

 

[shooter72]

Do any marriams venture into western Iowa?

 

[KPM]

You will find some hybrids along the Missouri River.

 

[THA4]

You will find some hybrids along the Missouri River.

Yep, mostly hybrids. I shot a merriams in NW NE a few years ago... so there are a few...

 

[shooter72]

last question... What is the difference in the appearance of hybrids compared to marriams and easterns? I read that hybrids are usually heavier than marriams, but know little about color patterns.

 

[wapsiguy]

I believe the hybrids will be more of a cream/tan color not nearly as bright as true Merriams.

 

[THA4]

I believe the hybrids will be more of a cream/tan color not nearly as bright as true Merriams.

yep, thats it in a nutshell. Some Easterns have a lighter strip on their fan... but most are dark, but the hybrids will be pretty easy to recognize.

 

[Shovelbuck]

Rios also have the cream/tan color. You can find them here also.