Merriams...is the turkey type...

As to the deer...the reason I may have seemed a bit down is that I knew of a pretty cool non-typical in the area..wanted to get my son on him...but hey, if he is happy --I'm happy..

Heading out tomorrow afternoon for a few days alone in the wall tent--getting some fire wood tonight--it has gotten a bit chilly here..done in the teens overnight with highs in upper 30's F to low 40's...mule deer are starting to rut...so should see lots of deer moving...

Take care,

Ripp