Looking for the differences
 

I realize this is a deer hunting forum, but I was wondering how to identify the different types of turkeys. Eastern v. meriaum, and so on.

thanks.

pics would nice too

eastern are rusty tail edges. merriam is white, Rio buff, Osceola look kinda like skinny long legged Eastern but more black on the wings, Gould's look like a Rio i think.

thanks everyone. gonna try bow hunting turkeys this year just wanted to know whats what. I knew eastern were around here in nc just wondering what the others looked like.
thanks

I only messed with Easterns, but all species gobble...I think....????

Heres a website that should have the info youre looking for:

The Wild Turkey Zone: Wild Turkey History

The different species are there on the left side of the screen. Hope it helps!