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New Mexico Merriam Turkey Hunt | Guided Spring Turkey Hunts

Spring Turkey Hunts

Merriam Turkey are known to be the most dramatic and beautiful of the Turkey Grand Slam. Wheaton Creek has both a spring and fall Merriam Turkey Hunt. Our guided turkey hunts include 3 days hunting on 15,000 acres of private land as well as 22,000 state Trust Land. And of course, our same high quality food and luxury lodging for all our retreats will be provided for your comfort and enjoyment!

  • Now booking for Spring 2026 Merriam Turkey
  • (Bearded Only) 1 bird $3,625 per person. includes 2x1 Guide Service and double occupancy. Does not include NM License , gratuity or taxes 
  • 1x1 Guide Service fee $875 -  includes private suite

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Spring Turkey Hunts

Hunting Spring Turkeys

Spring Merriam turkey hunting in New Mexico is from April 15 to May 10, subspecies with over-the-counter tags. The season features a two-bearded-turkey bag limit and at Wheaton Creek Ranch we hunt entirely on private land.

New Mexico Spring Turkey Hunting Details

2026 Turkey Season Dates: Season is April 15 – May 10. A youth-only season is held earlier,  April 10–12, 2026.

Subspecies: Merriam Turkey 

Turkey Licenses & Tags: Over-the-counter (OTC) turkey licenses. A Game Hunting License, Habitat Stamp, and Habitat Management & Access Validation (HMAV) are required.

How Many Turkeys Can Hunters Havest: Two bearded turkeys, Wheaton Creek Ranch allows 1 bearded with Guide discretion on 2nd bird.

Hunters can use bows or shotguns to hunt turkeys in New Mexico.

New Mexico Turkey Hunting Requirements and Regulations

Hunters under 17 must have a Hunter Education certificate from any state.

Turkey Hunt Rates

Merriam Turkey Hunt Rates

Now booking for Spring 2026 Merriam Turkey

$3,625   1 bird (bearded only) Price is for 2x1 and double occupancy. Does not include NM License, gratuity or taxes.

$875   1x1 Guide fee includes a private room and ride-a-long guest privileges.

These are 3 day hunts, arriving the day before and departing the morning after.

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Hunting Dates:  April 8 - 10 youth hunt | April 15 - May 10 standard | September (bow) | November (bow/shotgun)

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Turkey Hunting Guides

Turkey Hunting Guides

Wheaton Creek has a thriving Merriam Turkey population. Our guides are chosen for their skill, professionalism, and intimate familiarity with the property. They are all professionals with years of hunting experience on the ranch. Unlike many other New Mexico outfitters offering hunts on private ranches, we provide the hunt on a ranch in which we live and work on all year round. 

  • Now booking for Spring 2026 Merriam Turkey
  • (Bearded Only) 1 bird $3,625 per person. includes 2x1 Guide Service and double occupancy. Does not include NM License , gratuity or taxes 
  • 1x1 Guide Service fee $875 -  includes private suite

View Rates & Packages

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