5guyshunting Report post Posted May 6, 2015 I killed this bird in New Mexico a few years back. Is it merriams or rio. I cant figure out the difference. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted May 6, 2015 Merriams I would say judging by the tips of the fan feathers. Sometimes those tips get dirty making them look light brown. I know if you cleaned them, they would come out bright white. I am no expert though. Nice mount 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRKHNTR Report post Posted May 6, 2015 looks to be Merriam's the big question is where was this bird taken in New Mexico? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted May 6, 2015 looks to be Merriam's the big question is where was this bird taken in New Mexico? West of reserve, not far from 27 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRKHNTR Report post Posted May 6, 2015 looks to be Merriam's the big question is where was this bird taken in New Mexico? West of reserve, not far from 27 most definitely Merriam's. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted May 6, 2015 looks to be Merriam's the big question is where was this bird taken in New Mexico?West of reserve, not far from 27 most definitely Merriam's. +1Nice job 5 guys! I am still hunting them till the 20th this month. I saw a wolf on Saturday on the outskirts of Luna. Dane wolves 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted May 6, 2015 I did not know NM has Rio's. Are they a draw or OTC? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted May 6, 2015 I did not know NM has Rio's. Are they a draw or OTC? I went with friends, they said rio grande for NM. The tags were over the counter x2 , I just wanted to see what species it was. They told me rio grande, I wasnt sure. I have another from 6a and they look the same Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted May 6, 2015 Most of New Mex. is Merriams ,as is this bird. Nice job..........BOB! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted May 6, 2015 Pretty bird for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturebob Report post Posted May 6, 2015 I Went out today . 30-40 mph winds no strutting birds. So I come home strutting and Mamma's allready asleep. Bad day and nite.. Guess IL'L go back to work tomm. nite at least i will make money...........BOB! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5yearcoueshunter Report post Posted May 6, 2015 NM does have Rio Grande's, but they have a limited range. They are native to the Canadian river drainage in the NE part of the state. There are also some in the Pecos river drainage south of Santa Rosa and in the Hondo valley west of Roswell. I'm not sure they are native there. There is also some in the Rio Grande valley that were transplanted years ago. All these areas are OTC. I was lucky enough to take my first NM Rio this year. Been trying to get one for the past 5 years. Super happy to get him. [/url] Travis 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted May 6, 2015 NM does have Rio Grande's, but they have a limited range. They are native to the Canadian river drainage in the NE part of the state. There are also some in the Pecos river drainage south of Santa Rosa and in the Hondo valley west of Roswell. I'm not sure they are native there. There is also some in the Rio Grande valley that were transplanted years ago. All these areas are OTC. I was lucky enough to take my first NM Rio this year. Been trying to get one for the past 5 years. Super happy to get him. [/url] Travis Thanks for the info. Congrats on a nice bird! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted May 6, 2015 I dunno that there are to many areas where they aren't crossbread. I've heard that here in the Dakota's we have merriams, rios, and easterns. I've shot easterns and merriams out of the same flock before so I know they are all hybridized. Kinda like people I guess! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
