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South and SouthWest Colorado - 4/27/2008 9:39:58 AM   
GearJammer


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Well...I have scouted several areas in sw Colorado, mainly areas 75, 77, 78, and 781. There seems to be a good population of Merriams available even after that long winter snow snap. Anybody else in these areas? Good luck!

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 5/1/2008 9:56:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		Just curious if anyone here works for the Colorado D.O.W.? I have a couple questions about "limited" and "unlimited" licenses. Thanks!!
 

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 5/1/2008 5:37:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		GearJammer, it looks like it's just you and me carrying on the conversation for CO and NM!  Good to hear you have found some birds to hunt.  I have heard that the numbers are good up that way.  Keep me updated on your hunts.
Jim

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 5/5/2008 8:51:48 AM   
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Status: offline 		Gearjammer, I don't work for the Colo DOW but do know something about the regs.

What do you want to know?

Sorry if I'm a bit late on this but I've been a hunting.

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 5/6/2008 10:05:23 AM   
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Status: offline 		Got your PM Gearjammer nut I thought I would put my answer here too in case others are interested.


Hey Gear, if you have a Colo DOW turkey brochure (available online) it will make my answer more easily understood.

The limited license has to do with the area you hunt in and are only good for the unit specified on the tag. The units for turkey and big game are the same.

A general tag is good in any unit that is open to turkey hunting EXCEPT those units with limited licenses. All these units are listed in the turkey brochure. A limited tag is only good for the unit specified on the tag. A limited license must be applied for and they are issued in a lottery type drawing a few weeks before the season (spring or fall) starts.

Also if you draw a limited license you can still purchase a general tag but can NOT hunt in the limited unit with the general tag. You can only harvest one turkey in a limited unit with a limited tag. You can possibly harvest 2 turkeys in Colo in the spring, one on a limited tag and in the specified unit and one on a general tag in a unit open to turkey hunting but not a limited turkey unit.

Hope that answers youtr question.

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 5/7/2008 5:24:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey TreeRooster. I did get your email...thanks for the additional info! I meant to ask you, are you in SW Colorado or northern New Mexico? Thanks again!

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 5/10/2008 1:08:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		I,m from N E Colorado.

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 6/20/2008 11:53:33 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey guys - I live in North Central Colorado - but never hunt birds here - I always pay an arm and a leg to hunt as a non-resident in Iowa... (Got a nice 20 pounder with a muzzleloader this year) - I want to start hunting here in Colorado - but dont even know where to start scouting - any suggestions?
Thanks

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 8/8/2008 5:22:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hey JCSCOFIE! Sorry to just now be getting to your post...I hadn't noticed it there until today (8-8-08). Anyway..if you are serious about coming to Colorado, the Colorado Dept of Wildlife has a great website that shows the different areas around the state that hold Merriams and Rios. We have an abundance of Merriams here so you shouldn't have much trouble finding some. Good luck!!

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 8/15/2008 7:43:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		The CO DOW website also has a page of harvest stats for previous seasons both by unit or hunt and also by county. Check that out for information on the most productive areas.

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 12/25/2008 8:37:59 AM   
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       Hi.   just saying hello for the moment.  I'm new to Turkey Hunting.   I've ordered calls and instructions, and hope to   find some place to hunt  this spring.  I'm committed to watching every  Turkey Hunting DVD I can find, and to mimicing the basic calls.   I live in Denver Area.

    I also ordered decoys,  and  some camoflage.    Would be happy to talk to anyone that can talk Turkey. 

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 12/25/2008 6:03:13 PM   
mark hay


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you've come to the right place feller. you can ask any question here,,, someone or many will answer.   welcome
m.hay

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 5/24/2009 2:30:55 PM   
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Status: offline 		I'm new here and I'm in Georgia, but I love hunting your Merriams bird and I love the country they occupy. They're the prettiest of the species in my opinion

I hope to make it Colorado to hunt turkeys

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RE: South and SouthWest Colorado - 3/1/2010 8:35:09 PM   
Durango Kid

 

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Status: offline 		I currently live in SW Colorado and the hunting here is great! I've been fortunate enough to see some great terrain and ever better turkeys. New Mexico is also a great place to hunt as well. There seems to be a good population of Merriams in and around the Farmington area. Out of state tags aren't too bad ($130) and you get a chance to get 2 birds! You certainly have to earn your birds here with the hiking you have to do up and down the mountains, but well worth it. Hope to see you all out hunting!

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