[wrangerrambler]

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

 

[ronn]

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.

 

[wrangerrambler]

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

 

[timberghost]

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

 

[Id0ntlikeyou]

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!