Located a quick 1.7 hour drive from Durango, a Gould's wild
turkey hunting paradise awaits. This world-class Gould's
turkey hunt is located in the state of Durango, Mexico, with
an exclusive 55,000 acres that include majestic Sierra Madre
mountains, impressive canyons, pine and oak woods, green ranges and
important streams.
The diverse wildlife this magnificent natural habitat
includes an abundance of trophy-sized Gould's turkeys (
Meleagris gallopavo mexicana). The Gould's turkey world
record taken here by Clyde Neeley in 2007 weighed 27 pounds and
sported 14 1/16" beard! This Gould's turkey hunt has
produced 15 of the top 20 record book Goulds turkeys; beard
lengths of 11-12 inches and large spurs are the rule here, not
the exception. With a tremendous density of 3500-4000
turkeys are on the property, limited groups of hunters will
hunt this area during peak periods to assure low-pressured,
high-quality Gould's turkey hunting exeriences.
Expect moderate weather during Gould's turkey hunts, with
morning lows in the 30s to 40s F, and daytime highs in the 80s
F. The hunt occurs at about 8,000 feet MSL, and each hunt is
personally guided. Roosts, travel corridors and patterns are
known well by capable and professional guides.
This Gould's wild turkey hunting
package features first-rate facilities and equipment. Lodging
of a 5-star level is comfortable and spacious with the following
amenities included: daily room cleaning, laundry, all meals, open
bar with national and imported spirits, billiards, golf driving
range or putting green, skeet range, fishing, satellite television,
wireless internet and horseback riding.
World-class Gould's turkey hunting, gracious hospitality,
impeccable accommodations, excellent cuisine. Look no further
than here for the very best guided Gould's turkey hunts available
anywhere.
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Gould's Wild Turkey
The fifth recognized, but least known, wild turkey subspecies is
the Gould's found in portions of Arizona and New Mexico, as well as
northern Mexico. It was first described by J. Gould in 1856 during
his travels in Mexico.
Like the Merriam's,
the Gould's wild turkey is a bird of the mountains. It exists in
very small numbers along the U.S./Mexico borders in Arizona and New
Mexico, but is abundant in the northwestern portions of Mexico. The
Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Forest Service, the Centro
Ecologico de Sonora, the National Wild Turkey Federation and other
agencies are working cooperatively to reintroduce a strong Gould's
population into Arizona and eventually other states where suitable
range exists.
The Gould's turkey is the largest of the 5 subspecies and
resembles the Merriam's turkey. They have longer legs, larger feet
and larger center tail feathers than any of the other wild turkey
subspecies in North America. Gould's differ by having distinctive
white tips on the tail feathers and tail rump coverts which usually
separate to show an "eyelash" appearance. Lower back and rump
feathers have copper and greenish-golden reflections, not like the
faintly iridescent velvety black found on the Merriam's. Gould's
body plumage is said to be somewhat blue-green in coloration. Adult
females have a less pronounced metallic greenish and reddish sheen
and are more purplish.
The Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains in Mexico are the center
of the Gould's turkey Mexican range, extending south from the
U.S./Mexico border. Populations exist in Chihuahua, Sonora,
Sinaloa, Durango, Zacatecas, Nayarit, Jalisco and Coahuila. In the
United States, Gould's turkeys are found in the Animas and San Luis
mountains of New Mexico and in the Peloncillo Mountains of New
Mexico and Arizona.
*Content courtesy of The
National Wild Turkey Federation.
Getting there - Gould's Turkey Hunts in Durango,
Mexico
Flights must be made into Durango, Mexico. To view commercial
airline schedules,
click here.
Hunters are greeted by the staff and transported across the to
the lodge less than 2 hrs away. Direct air transportation to
the ranch. For those that prefer not to drive inside Mexico,
we offer that you fly into Monterrey's international airport where
you can then board a private plane that will fly you directly to
the private, mile-long paved runway. Cost varies
depending on the plane used and the number of passengers.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE - Gould's Turkey
Hunting
Hunters that try to import ammunition without the proper
permits discovered the ugly consequences. This is a
serious criminal offense in Mexico, so don't dream of trying it.
We'll provide you with the shotguns and shells you need at the
ranch.
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To book Gould's Wild Turkey Hunts or for more information
contact us toll free at 1-866-438-3897 or email pat@getducks.com or ramsey@getducks.com.