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Summary
The Rio Grande Wild Turkey (*Meleagris gallopavo intermedia*) is a remarkable game bird known for its distinct features and adaptability to the open habitats of the Central and Southern United States. Characterized by the lighter plumage of its wings and tail, which are adorned with notable barring, this subspecies exhibits a slightly smaller size compared to its Eastern counterpart, yet boasts impressive agility and flight capabilities. Hunters pursuing the Rio Grande Wild Turkey often employ tactics such as calling and decoying, taking advantage of their inquisitive nature during the spring mating season when males are most vocal and actively seeking mates. Recognized for their impressive spurs and unique fan of feathers, hunters find great satisfaction not only in the thrill of the chase but also in the challenges posed by varying terrains and the bird's keen eyesight. As a prime target for both novice and experienced hunters, the Rio Grande Wild Turkey offers an exhilarating experience combined with the opportunity to engage in conservation efforts through responsible hunting practices.
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Rio Grande Wild Turkey hunts are typically conducted on large, private ranches with robust turkey populations, offering spring seasons (generally March through mid-April or extending into May) and, in some regions, fall opportunities. Guided packages—ranging from one-on-one to two-on-one—usually include comfortable lodging, home-style meals, field dressing, and turkey care, though licenses, tags, and travel to camp are extra. Hunts focus on classic roost-to-ground calling with decoys, spot-and-stalk setups, and strategically placed blinds, with guides adapting tactics throughout the day to maximize chances. High bird densities and diligent land management yield frequent encounters, while semi-guided options cater to experienced hunters seeking more autonomy.
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Rio Grande Wild Turkey hunts are generally based out of comfortable lodges where hunters sleep on beds in private or shared rooms. Most packages include three home-style meals per day, prepared on-site, while a small number of options require participants to arrange their own meals. Lodges are equipped with modern climate control systems—air conditioning in warmer months and heating in cooler periods—to ensure a comfortable stay year-round. In rare cases where housing is not provided, hunters should plan alternative accommodations. Common lodge amenities often include hot showers, communal gathering areas, and secure storage for gear.
Explore HuntsWe think these three hunts should be at the top of your list.
Spring Turkey - 3 day hunt
We will be able to hunt Turkeys: Merriam’s or Rio Grande, along with Coyotes, and Prairie Dogs on a private ranch.
Colorado
Merriam's Wild Turkey
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
3200
Jack Cassidy, Colorado Big Game Hunts, LLC
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
3200
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Spring or Fall Rio Grande Turkey Hunt - 3 Day Hunt on Public
To put it mildly – we love our turkey hunting. Turkeys in California are expanding their range every year, opening up new opportunities. In the areas we hunt it’s typically considered the Rio Grande subspecies of wild turkey. We offer spring California wild turkey hunts where you can experience your heart pound as a longbeard struts into view. We can also put you on an autumn turkey which requires a different approach but can easily be combined with several other hunting opportunities.
We offer hunts on exclusive private ranches in the beautiful oak woodlands of California and also on public forestland where you can match wits with a truly wild mountain turkey. The choice is yours.
Spring California Wild Turkey Hunts:
Usually in February the male turkeys begin to gobble and that’s when we start hitting the hills listening and looking for strutting zones and roost trees. A day in the spring turkey woods is like magic. It starts early in the morning where we will set up near a roost tree long before first light. When the songbirds begin to sing their spring rituals is right about when the ring of gobbles echo from atop the roost trees. We will begin some light calling sequences to let the birds know there is a hen nearby. After the turkeys fly down it won’t be long before we will know if the plan worked out.
Getting turkeys soon after they land on the ground from the roost is an excellent tactic. Some folks end the hunt after the morning thunder turns silent. We don’t stop there. If everyone in the group hasn’t got their bird we will hunt all day. In our experience hunting gets better as the late morning turns to afternoon. If you can get a gobble out of a turkey at 2 pm, that’s a bird that wants to play.
Legal shoot time for spring turkey ends at 5 pm. On multi-day hunts the group is welcome to go and relax for the afternoon or join the guide to try and roost some birds in the evening for the next morning hunt.
Fall California Wild Turkey Hunts:
Fall turkey hunting takes a different approach. A common method is to break up the flocks of young-of-the-year turkeys that are still with the hen and use an assembly call to bring them back in. This technique doesn’t work so well for big Tom turkeys because they aren’t in the flocks with the young birds. The big turkeys are either alone or in bachelor groups. To kill a longbeard in autumn requires pre-season scouting to understand where they are loafing, feeding, and roosting. Our guides spend countless hours in the fall turkey woods observing sign and marking fall territories. When the season arrives it’s all about being in a strategic location to intercept the turkeys as they move about. Glassing openings and sneaking into shooting range also can be an effective method.
The great thing about a fall turkey hunt is that there are so many other species that can be hunted at the same time, that live in the same region – including, mountain quail, valley quail, dove, squirrel, rabbit, gray fox, coyote, raccoon, bear, or even fishing. There is never any downtime in November and early December.
Hunt can be extended for additional cost.
California
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
2300
Trinity Fork Outfitters
Fair Chase
Public
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Cot
Meals Provided
Unspecified
2300
Wild Turkey Hunt in Texas Hill Country - Guided or Semi-Guided
We have plentiful turkey at our ranch, they love to roost in the large trees that line the creek that runs through the property. Turkey hunts are either fully or semi-guided, depending on hunter experience and at our preference. Turkey hunts are available either morning or afternoon. We have found mornings to be more productive, however, we have had numerous productive evening hunts as the turkey make their way back to the roost.
Texas
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
Lonesome Oak Outfitters
Fair Chase
Private
Housing Not Provided
No
N/A
N/A
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
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Spring Guided Rio Grande Turkey Hunts, 2x1 (price is 2 hunters per day)
Hunt Southern Oregon for Rio Grande Turkey on the best ranches Douglas County has to offer. We manage over 25,000 acres to ensure your success. Spring turkey hunts take place from April 15th to May 31st. We almost always fill with our repeat guests, so book your hunts early. Hunts are all-inclusive and include lodging and dinner the night before your hunt, guiding, and turkey care. Not included are your license and tag, and transportation to Eugene or Roseburg.
Fin’s and Feather’s Guide Service is going on its 15th season guiding Rio Grande Turkey’s on some of the best ranches in Douglas County. In fact, Bob Toman, a Fin’s and Feather’s Guest harvested the number one Rio Grande Turkey in the State of Oregon in 2003. Our turkey hunts include meals, lodging, and field dressing. Each afternoon your guide will roost a flock of birds. The following morning you will arrive at the roost for a prime chance at your turkey. Should this hunt be unsuccessful you will spend the remainder of the day setting up and calling. You will not be asked to sit in a blind all morning or afternoon unless requested. Your guides are very accommodating and will strive to make your time with us a very memorable one. If you have any requests just ask and it shall be done.
Your stay with Fins and Feathers guide service will take place at the “ranch house”. The 4 bedroom 3 bath home is nestled in some of the most beautiful country that Douglas County has to offer. In the spring the surrounding hills and pastures are covered in fresh green grass. Oak trees covered in moss line the road to the lodge, among them you will find blooming daffodils in the spring and fall brings an array of autumn colors. No matter what season it is the setting is beautiful. The house has two televisions, one in the family room and the other in the master bedroom. The master bedroom has a separate entrance, deck, and hot tub.
Each morning a guide will wake you up and let you know how much time you have until your departure. Ronnie, Craig’s mom, or Becky, will do the majority of the cooking during your stay. Occasionally the staff at Applebee’s pitches in. Breakfast will be available along with coffee and other beverages. Meals are flexible and we do our best to accommodate your taste. Lunch is always available; however it will not always be served at the house. If you are with us during Turkey season we may be eating in town at lunch time because a lot of the hunting leases are a bit of a drive from the house. Dinner will be served each evening when your hunt is complete.
The house has two family rooms, one with the television and the other a fireplace and two couches. Everyone here at the house strives to make your stay a lasting memory. We all enjoy what we do and getting to know all our guests. If you find pleasure in walking, the roads on the ranch will be sure to satisfy you.
Oregon
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
1375
Fins & Feathers Guide Service
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
1375
Spot & Stalk Rio Grande Turkey Hunt on Private Land
Bitterwater Outfitters features several thousand acres of private turkey ground in San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Fresno counties in California. We hunt on some of the most beautiful ranches in the area where the Rio Grande turkeys are plentiful. We offer a fully guided California turkey hunt using calling and spot and stalk methods. The rolling terrain with oak canopies and creek bottoms make for prime turkey habitat. The increase in rainfall has resulted in a strong population this year. In 2022-2023 we had a 100% success rate, all high quality birds. Due to the large numbers of birds we saw last season, we expect our 2023-2024 season to be one for the books. Our expert guides will get you on the bird you've been waiting for. Book your hunt today!
Lodging options include a cabin, an RV rental, camp sites, or local hotels.
California
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
Bitterwater Outfitters
Fair Chase
Private
Cabin
No
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
Rio Grande Turkey Hunt - 2.5 day / 3 Night - Fully Guided - 2 Bird, Edwards Ranch
The Edwards County Ranch consists of 7 properties totaling 17,500 acres on the Edwards Plateau near the town of Rocksprings, Texas. This region of Texas is famous for its huge Rios population, and these properties are no exception. Seeing hundreds of Rio's in a day and 20 or more mature gobblers is common. The terrain varies from thick brush-covered draws to open ridges that allow the opportunity to observe birds from a great distance. The properties are well watered with natural and manmade water stations. There are no cattle on the property, and it is solely maintained for the numerous species of wildlife that roam the property. Many species of Exotics may be combined with a Spring Turkey Hunt, such as Axis Deer, Aoudad, Gemsbok, Addax, and many more.
Texas
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
2850
All Seasons Guide Service
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
2850
Great Priced Rio Grande and/or Merriam's Turkey Hunt on Private - 2 Day Hunt
2M Hunting offers fully guided Wild Turkey hunts on the central Coast of California. We hunt exclusive private ranches specially managed year to year. This hunt is up to two days. Terrain includes, rolling oak meadows with scattered oaks, creek bottoms and live oak canopy. This is an exciting action packed hunt. We have a combination of Rio Grande Turkeys as well as Merriam Turkeys.
California
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
Merriam's Wild Turkey
1000
2M Hunting
Fair Chase
Private
Unspecified
Yes
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Provided
Unspecified
1000
Wild Turkey Hunt in Texas Hill Country - Guided or Semi-Guided
We have plentiful turkey at our ranch, they love to roost in the large trees that line the creek that runs through the property. Turkey hunts are either fully or semi-guided, depending on hunter experience and at our preference. Turkey hunts are available either morning or afternoon. We have found mornings to be more productive, however, we have had numerous productive evening hunts as the turkey make their way back to the roost.
Texas
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
Lonesome Oak Outfitters
Fair Chase
Private
Housing Not Provided
No
N/A
N/A
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
Rio Grande Turkey Hunt in Hawaii
Hawaii Island boasts some of the best turkey hunting in America. There are plenty of gobblers and some amazing country to hunt in. Hunters consistently take long beards with archery or shotgun. The Turkey Season is November - January and March 1st - April 15. We call them in over decoys and do spot and stalk. Price is per day or per bird if multiple birds are taken in one day. Maximum of three birds per person per season.
Hawaii
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
2000
Nahele Outfitters
Fair Chase
Unspecified
Unspecified
Unspecified
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Provided
Unspecified
2000
Spring or Fall Rio Grande Turkey Hunt - Day Hunt on Public
To put it mildly – we love our turkey hunting. Turkeys in California are expanding their range every year, opening up new opportunities. In the areas we hunt it’s typically considered the Rio Grande subspecies of wild turkey. We offer spring California wild turkey hunts where you can experience your heart pound as a longbeard struts into view. We can also put you on an autumn turkey which requires a different approach but can easily be combined with several other hunting opportunities.
We offer hunts on exclusive private ranches in the beautiful oak woodlands of California and also on public forestland where you can match wits with a truly wild mountain turkey. The choice is yours.
Spring California Wild Turkey Hunts:
Usually in February the male turkeys begin to gobble and that’s when we start hitting the hills listening and looking for strutting zones and roost trees. A day in the spring turkey woods is like magic. It starts early in the morning where we will set up near a roost tree long before first light. When the songbirds begin to sing their spring rituals is right about when the ring of gobbles echo from atop the roost trees. We will begin some light calling sequences to let the birds know there is a hen nearby. After the turkeys fly down it won’t be long before we will know if the plan worked out.
Getting turkeys soon after they land on the ground from the roost is an excellent tactic. Some folks end the hunt after the morning thunder turns silent. We don’t stop there. If everyone in the group hasn’t got their bird we will hunt all day. In our experience hunting gets better as the late morning turns to afternoon. If you can get a gobble out of a turkey at 2 pm, that’s a bird that wants to play.
Legal shoot time for spring turkey ends at 5 pm. On multi-day hunts the group is welcome to go and relax for the afternoon or join the guide to try and roost some birds in the evening for the next morning hunt.
Fall California Wild Turkey Hunts:
Fall turkey hunting takes a different approach. A common method is to break up the flocks of young-of-the-year turkeys that are still with the hen and use an assembly call to bring them back in. This technique doesn’t work so well for big Tom turkeys because they aren’t in the flocks with the young birds. The big turkeys are either alone or in bachelor groups. To kill a longbeard in autumn requires pre-season scouting to understand where they are loafing, feeding, and roosting. Our guides spend countless hours in the fall turkey woods observing sign and marking fall territories. When the season arrives it’s all about being in a strategic location to intercept the turkeys as they move about. Glassing openings and sneaking into shooting range also can be an effective method.
The great thing about a fall turkey hunt is that there are so many other species that can be hunted at the same time, that live in the same region – including, mountain quail, valley quail, dove, squirrel, rabbit, gray fox, coyote, raccoon, bear, or even fishing. There is never any downtime in November and early December.
Hunt can be extended for additional cost.
California
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
700
Trinity Fork Outfitters
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
N/A
N/A
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
700
4 Day / 4 Night Rio Grande Turkey Hunt - All Inclusive
Exceptional Rio Grande turkey hunts are available, with a range of unique opportunities across 12,000 acres of diverse habitat. The thrill of observing a mature tom approach a hunting blind, tail feathers fanned and gobbling in the crisp spring air, is an experience like no other. Hunters will need to use their skills and techniques to coax their target into the open, with the primary method being the imitation of a hen’s call to attract the toms. Mastery of the various calls, which total 28 distinct sounds such as clucks, yelps, gobbles, purrs, rattles, and cackles, is essential. Familiarity with the Rio Grande’s behaviors and calls, as with other subspecies, will greatly improve the chances of success.
Kansas
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
1800
Upland Inn
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
1800
Big Island Rio Grande Turkey Hunt
The Spring Turkey Hunt for wild Rio Grande Turkey runs from March 1st to April 15th. The hunt fee allows the harvest of a single Tom by each hunter. Additional Toms may be purchased by either or both hunters. The state limit is 3 Toms per hunter and all 3 can be harvested in the same day. We recommend you purchase 3 tags each from Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources which gives you the option to bag out.
Hawaii
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
1750
Parker Ranch
Fair Chase
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
N/A
N/A
Some Food Provided
Unspecified
1750
Year Round Hunt
Spring or Fall Rio Grande Turkey Hunt - 3 Day Hunt on Public
To put it mildly – we love our turkey hunting. Turkeys in California are expanding their range every year, opening up new opportunities. In the areas we hunt it’s typically considered the Rio Grande subspecies of wild turkey. We offer spring California wild turkey hunts where you can experience your heart pound as a longbeard struts into view. We can also put you on an autumn turkey which requires a different approach but can easily be combined with several other hunting opportunities.
We offer hunts on exclusive private ranches in the beautiful oak woodlands of California and also on public forestland where you can match wits with a truly wild mountain turkey. The choice is yours.
Spring California Wild Turkey Hunts:
Usually in February the male turkeys begin to gobble and that’s when we start hitting the hills listening and looking for strutting zones and roost trees. A day in the spring turkey woods is like magic. It starts early in the morning where we will set up near a roost tree long before first light. When the songbirds begin to sing their spring rituals is right about when the ring of gobbles echo from atop the roost trees. We will begin some light calling sequences to let the birds know there is a hen nearby. After the turkeys fly down it won’t be long before we will know if the plan worked out.
Getting turkeys soon after they land on the ground from the roost is an excellent tactic. Some folks end the hunt after the morning thunder turns silent. We don’t stop there. If everyone in the group hasn’t got their bird we will hunt all day. In our experience hunting gets better as the late morning turns to afternoon. If you can get a gobble out of a turkey at 2 pm, that’s a bird that wants to play.
Legal shoot time for spring turkey ends at 5 pm. On multi-day hunts the group is welcome to go and relax for the afternoon or join the guide to try and roost some birds in the evening for the next morning hunt.
Fall California Wild Turkey Hunts:
Fall turkey hunting takes a different approach. A common method is to break up the flocks of young-of-the-year turkeys that are still with the hen and use an assembly call to bring them back in. This technique doesn’t work so well for big Tom turkeys because they aren’t in the flocks with the young birds. The big turkeys are either alone or in bachelor groups. To kill a longbeard in autumn requires pre-season scouting to understand where they are loafing, feeding, and roosting. Our guides spend countless hours in the fall turkey woods observing sign and marking fall territories. When the season arrives it’s all about being in a strategic location to intercept the turkeys as they move about. Glassing openings and sneaking into shooting range also can be an effective method.
The great thing about a fall turkey hunt is that there are so many other species that can be hunted at the same time, that live in the same region – including, mountain quail, valley quail, dove, squirrel, rabbit, gray fox, coyote, raccoon, bear, or even fishing. There is never any downtime in November and early December.
Hunt can be extended for additional cost.
California
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
2300
Trinity Fork Outfitters
Fair Chase
Public
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Cot
Meals Provided
Unspecified
2300
Rio Grande Turkey Hunt - 2.5 day / 3 Night - Semi Guided - 2 Bird
All Seasons Guide Service offers some of the very best Spring Rio Grande Turkey Hunts in the state. We have large properties with large populations of Rios, and it is common on most of our hunts to take two birds while hunting with us. We offer fully guided one-on-one hunts; you will be teamed up with one of our experienced guides, who will do the calling for you. Also, our Semi-Guided Hunts where will place you near the well-known roost, strut zones, and feeding areas, and you can call your own birds. We do the majority of our hunts on two ranches that are located in different regions of Texas.
The Live Oak Ranch is located near George West, Texas, in Live Oak County, a premier, world-class hunting Destination consisting of 10,000 acres along the banks of the Nueces River. The properties have a very diverse terrain and vegetation, from thick southern Texas brush to huge live oaks that line the banks of the Nuecus. The properties have a huge population of Rio Grande turkeys and many more birds per acre than most South Texas properties. The turkey hunting is truly that good
Texas
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
2550
All Seasons Guide Service
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
2550
1x1 Spring Rio Grande Turkey - 2 Day / 3 Night
With the fully outfitted spring turkey hunt you can expect 2 on 1 guiding by our knowledgeable and experienced guides, delicious home cooked ranch style meals, and a relaxing stay in one of our fully furnished and accommodating lodges. The true thrill of the spring turkey hunt is hearing the birds gobbling on the roast early in the morning and then hearing the return calls get closer and closer while one of our expert guides call a big strutting-gobbling tom right up to you.
Texas
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
3575
First Shot Outfitters
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
3575
Rio Grande Turkey Hunt - 2.5 day / 3 Night - Semi Guided - 2 Bird, Edwards Ranch
The Edwards County Ranch consists of 7 properties totaling 17,500 acres on the Edwards Plateau near the town of Rocksprings, Texas. This region of Texas is famous for its huge Rios population, and these properties are no exception. Seeing hundreds of Rio's in a day and 20 or more mature gobblers is common. The terrain varies from thick brush-covered draws to open ridges that allow the opportunity to observe birds from a great distance. The properties are well watered with natural and manmade water stations. There are no cattle on the property, and it is solely maintained for the numerous species of wildlife that roam the property. Many species of Exotics may be combined with a Spring Turkey Hunt, such as Axis Deer, Aoudad, Gemsbok, Addax, and many more.
Texas
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
2250
All Seasons Guide Service
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
2250
Rio Grande Turkey Hunt - 2.5 day / 3 Night - Fully Guided - 2 Bird
All Seasons Guide Service offers some of the very best Spring Rio Grande Turkey Hunts in the state. We have large properties with large populations of Rios, and it is common on most of our hunts to take two birds while hunting with us. We offer fully guided one-on-one hunts; you will be teamed up with one of our experienced guides, who will do the calling for you. Also, our Semi-Guided Hunts where will place you near the well-known roost, strut zones, and feeding areas, and you can call your own birds. We do the majority of our hunts on two ranches that are located in different regions of Texas.
The Live Oak Ranch is located near George West, Texas, in Live Oak County, a premier, world-class hunting Destination consisting of 10,000 acres along the banks of the Nueces River. The properties have a very diverse terrain and vegetation, from thick southern Texas brush to huge live oaks that line the banks of the Nuecus. The properties have a huge population of Rio Grande turkeys and many more birds per acre than most South Texas properties. The turkey hunting is truly that good
Texas
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
2950
All Seasons Guide Service
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
2950
2x1 Spring Rio Grande Turkey - 2 Day / 3 Night
With the fully outfitted spring turkey hunt you can expect 2 on 1 guiding by our knowledgeable and experienced guides, delicious home cooked ranch style meals, and a relaxing stay in one of our fully furnished and accommodating lodges. The true thrill of the spring turkey hunt is hearing the birds gobbling on the roast early in the morning and then hearing the return calls get closer and closer while one of our expert guides call a big strutting-gobbling tom right up to you.
Texas
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
2575
First Shot Outfitters
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
2575
Spring Gobbler Hunt on 10K Private Acre California Ranch - 2 Day All Inclusive
Chasing spring gobblers is a favorite for many of our clients. As our turkey population flourishes, we offer spring hunts with a bow or shotgun.
In addition to the standard spring season, we also offer junior hunts during the week before the general season opens.
California
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
2000
360 Ranch
High Fence
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
2000
Spring Guided Rio Grande Turkey Hunts, 1x1 (price is per day)
Hunt Southern Oregon for Rio Grande Turkey on the best ranches Douglas County has to offer. We manage over 25,000 acres to ensure your success. Spring turkey hunts take place from April 15th to May 31st. We almost always fill with our repeat guests, so book your hunts early. Hunts are all-inclusive and include lodging and dinner the night before your hunt, guiding, and turkey care. Not included are your license and tag, and transportation to Eugene or Roseburg.
Fin’s and Feather’s Guide Service is going on its 15th season guiding Rio Grande Turkey’s on some of the best ranches in Douglas County. In fact, Bob Toman, a Fin’s and Feather’s Guest, harvested the number one Rio Grande Turkey in the State of Oregon in 2003. Our turkey hunts include meals, lodging, and field dressing. Each afternoon your guide will roost a flock of birds. The following morning you will arrive at the roost for a prime chance at your turkey. Should this hunt be unsuccessful you will spend the remainder of the day setting up and calling. You will not be asked to sit in a blind all morning or afternoon unless requested. Your guides are very accommodating and will strive to make your time with us a very memorable one. If you have any requests just ask and it shall be done.
Your stay with Fins and Feathers guide service will take place at the “ranch house”. The 4 bedroom 3 bath home is nestled in some of the most beautiful country that Douglas County has to offer. In the spring, the surrounding hills and pastures are covered in fresh green grass. Oak trees covered in moss line the road to the lodge, among them you will find blooming daffodils in the spring and fall brings an array of autumn colors. No matter what season it is, the setting is beautiful. The house has two televisions, one in the family room and the other in the master bedroom. The master bedroom has a separate entrance, deck, and hot tub.
Each morning a guide will wake you up and let you know how much time you have until your departure. Ronnie, Craig’s mom, or Becky, will do the majority of the cooking during your stay. Occasionally the staff at Applebee’s pitches in. Breakfast will be available along with coffee and other beverages. Meals are flexible and we do our best to accommodate your taste. Lunch is always available; however it will not always be served at the house. If you are with us during Turkey season we may be eating in town at lunchtime because a lot of the hunting leases are a bit of a drive from the house. Dinner will be served each evening when your hunt is complete.
The house has two family rooms, one with the television and the other with a fireplace and two couches. Everyone here at the house strives to make your stay a lasting memory. We all enjoy what we do and getting to know all our guests. If you find pleasure in walking, the roads on the ranch will be sure to satisfy you.
Oregon
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
975
Fins & Feathers Guide Service
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
975
3 Day, 3 Night, 1 Rio, 2 Hog Hunt in Texas Hill Country
Texas is renowned for its vast and diverse hunting opportunities, and turkey hunting is no exception. The Lone Star State boasts an array of turkey species, with the Rio Grande turkey taking center stage in the Texas Hill Country. As spring turkey season approaches, hunters from near and far eagerly anticipate their chance to pursue this elusive bird. In this article, we will delve into the world of Texas turkey hunting, focusing on the Rio Grande turkey, the wild turkey, available Texas turkey hunts, the magic of spring turkey season, and the allure of semi-guided hunts in the picturesque Texas Hill Country.
Texas
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
Wild Hog
1450
SandFork Hog Hunting Ranch
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
1450
Combo Hunt
Spring Turkey - 3 day hunt
We will be able to hunt Turkeys: Merriam’s or Rio Grande, along with Coyotes, and Prairie Dogs on a private ranch.
Colorado
Merriam's Wild Turkey
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
3200
Jack Cassidy, Colorado Big Game Hunts, LLC
Fair Chase
Private
Lodge
Yes
Modern Climate Control
Bed
Meals Provided
Unspecified
3200
Spring or Fall Rio Grande Turkey Hunt - 3 Day Hunt on Private
To put it mildly – we love our turkey hunting. Turkeys in California are expanding their range every year, opening up new opportunities. In the areas we hunt it’s typically considered the Rio Grande subspecies of wild turkey. We offer spring California wild turkey hunts where you can experience your heart pound as a longbeard struts into view. We can also put you on an autumn turkey which requires a different approach but can easily be combined with several other hunting opportunities.
We offer hunts on exclusive private ranches in the beautiful oak woodlands of California and also on public forestland where you can match wits with a truly wild mountain turkey. The choice is yours.
Spring California Wild Turkey Hunts:
Usually in February the male turkeys begin to gobble and that’s when we start hitting the hills listening and looking for strutting zones and roost trees. A day in the spring turkey woods is like magic. It starts early in the morning where we will set up near a roost tree long before first light. When the songbirds begin to sing their spring rituals is right about when the ring of gobbles echo from atop the roost trees. We will begin some light calling sequences to let the birds know there is a hen nearby. After the turkeys fly down it won’t be long before we will know if the plan worked out.
Getting turkeys soon after they land on the ground from the roost is an excellent tactic. Some folks end the hunt after the morning thunder turns silent. We don’t stop there. If everyone in the group hasn’t got their bird we will hunt all day. In our experience hunting gets better as the late morning turns to afternoon. If you can get a gobble out of a turkey at 2 pm, that’s a bird that wants to play.
Legal shoot time for spring turkey ends at 5 pm. On multi-day hunts the group is welcome to go and relax for the afternoon or join the guide to try and roost some birds in the evening for the next morning hunt.
Fall California Wild Turkey Hunts:
Fall turkey hunting takes a different approach. A common method is to break up the flocks of young-of-the-year turkeys that are still with the hen and use an assembly call to bring them back in. This technique doesn’t work so well for big Tom turkeys because they aren’t in the flocks with the young birds. The big turkeys are either alone or in bachelor groups. To kill a longbeard in autumn requires pre-season scouting to understand where they are loafing, feeding, and roosting. Our guides spend countless hours in the fall turkey woods observing sign and marking fall territories. When the season arrives it’s all about being in a strategic location to intercept the turkeys as they move about. Glassing openings and sneaking into shooting range also can be an effective method.
The great thing about a fall turkey hunt is that there are so many other species that can be hunted at the same time, that live in the same region – including, mountain quail, valley quail, dove, squirrel, rabbit, gray fox, coyote, raccoon, bear, or even fishing. There is never any downtime in November and early December.
Hunt can be extended for additional cost.
California
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
2300
Trinity Fork Outfitters
Fair Chase
Private
Tent
Yes
Unspecified
Cot
Meals Provided
Unspecified
2300
Spring or Fall Rio Grande Turkey Hunt - Day Hunt on Private
To put it mildly – we love our turkey hunting. Turkeys in California are expanding their range every year, opening up new opportunities. In the areas we hunt it’s typically considered the Rio Grande subspecies of wild turkey. We offer spring California wild turkey hunts where you can experience your heart pound as a longbeard struts into view. We can also put you on an autumn turkey which requires a different approach but can easily be combined with several other hunting opportunities.
We offer hunts on exclusive private ranches in the beautiful oak woodlands of California and also on public forestland where you can match wits with a truly wild mountain turkey. The choice is yours.
Spring California Wild Turkey Hunts:
Usually in February the male turkeys begin to gobble and that’s when we start hitting the hills listening and looking for strutting zones and roost trees. A day in the spring turkey woods is like magic. It starts early in the morning where we will set up near a roost tree long before first light. When the songbirds begin to sing their spring rituals is right about when the ring of gobbles echo from atop the roost trees. We will begin some light calling sequences to let the birds know there is a hen nearby. After the turkeys fly down it won’t be long before we will know if the plan worked out.
Getting turkeys soon after they land on the ground from the roost is an excellent tactic. Some folks end the hunt after the morning thunder turns silent. We don’t stop there. If everyone in the group hasn’t got their bird we will hunt all day. In our experience hunting gets better as the late morning turns to afternoon. If you can get a gobble out of a turkey at 2 pm, that’s a bird that wants to play.
Legal shoot time for spring turkey ends at 5 pm. On multi-day hunts the group is welcome to go and relax for the afternoon or join the guide to try and roost some birds in the evening for the next morning hunt.
Fall California Wild Turkey Hunts:
Fall turkey hunting takes a different approach. A common method is to break up the flocks of young-of-the-year turkeys that are still with the hen and use an assembly call to bring them back in. This technique doesn’t work so well for big Tom turkeys because they aren’t in the flocks with the young birds. The big turkeys are either alone or in bachelor groups. To kill a longbeard in autumn requires pre-season scouting to understand where they are loafing, feeding, and roosting. Our guides spend countless hours in the fall turkey woods observing sign and marking fall territories. When the season arrives it’s all about being in a strategic location to intercept the turkeys as they move about. Glassing openings and sneaking into shooting range also can be an effective method.
The great thing about a fall turkey hunt is that there are so many other species that can be hunted at the same time, that live in the same region – including, mountain quail, valley quail, dove, squirrel, rabbit, gray fox, coyote, raccoon, bear, or even fishing. There is never any downtime in November and early December.
Hunt can be extended for additional cost.
California
Rio Grande Wild Turkey
700
Trinity Fork Outfitters
Fair Chase
Private
None - Day Hunt
No
N/A
N/A
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
700
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