Ocellated Turkey Hunting | Ocellated Turkey Hunting Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

Ocellated Turkey Hunt
in Yucatan, Mexico just $2997

Ocellated Turkey Hunting There are only two (2) species of turkey in the world; the North American wild turkey [Meleagris gallopavo] (divided into 5 distinct sub-species) AND the Ocellated turkey [Meleagris ocellata]!

Even though the Ocellated turkey is the smallest of the turkey species (11-12 lbs.), it is without a doubt the most unique and eye-catching of all the turkey species and sub-species, truly the most beautiful bird of them all, with their colorful and iridescent plumage!

Adding to the uniqueness of the Ocellated turkey is the fact that it is only found in the Yucatan Peninsula of Old Mexico and small parts of Guatemala and Belize, with the largest concentration of them found in the State of Campeche, exactly where your hunt will take place.

Mexico Ocellated Turkey Hunting The NWTF, now recognizing the Mexican Turkey Slam in its wild turkey records program, states that for a hunter to complete the Mexican Slam, it consists of the Gould’s, Ocellated and Rio turkeys being harvested in Old Mexico. Once a hunter completes a Mexican Turkey Slam, he is well on his way to complete the Royal and then the World Turkey Slams. It is noteworthy to mention that the current Top three (3) Ocellated turkeys in the NWTF record book are from the State of Campeche!

Old Mexico has the only abundant and huntable populations of Ocellated Turkey in the world. Yukkutz’s staff and guides have the knowledge, equipment and most importantly, the natural resources necessary, for both the beginner and hardcore turkey hunter, to have a successful hunt.

The hunters usually arrive on Sunday to camp, the hunt begins on Monday and ends the following Friday.

A typical hunting day starts with a wake- up call at around 4:30 a.m., hunters will be treated with a light breakfast with coffee, juice, fruit, cereal and toast, then they will start the journey on 4X4 vehicles to the hunting areas and hunt until noon, (a box lunch is provided for snacks in the field) then return to camp for lunch, at around 1:30 p.m. The hunters will return to their hunting areas at about 3:30 p.m. and hunt until dark and return to camp for supper at about 8:00 p.m.
Yukkutz provides one guide for each hunter (1X1) and one 4X4 vehicle for 2 hunters and their guides.

The pristine jungle habitat, abundant population of birds and the Ranch guide’s experience all come together in a formula for certain success on your Ocellated Turkey hunt of a lifetime! In addition to the Ocellated turkey, you can also find the following species available for hunting in the State of Campeche:

Brown Brocket deer
Grey Brocket deer
Great Curassow
Collared peccary
Paca
Coati

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Hunt Duration	Arrive Sunday, Hunt Monday thru Friday, Depart on Saturday.
Hunting Methods	Blinds
Rates	$2,997 per Hunter. Non-Hunter rate is $750.
Additional Turkey	$700
Seasons	April thru May
Accommodations	Comfortable Tented Camps
Includes	1 (one) Ocellated Tom, 1 (one) turkey tag, Lodging in tent camp, All meals, Refreshments in the field, Field care and packaging of trophies, Guides, Transportation to and from the Ranch and the airport, Hunting license and visa, USFWS trophy import forms, CITES permit for Ocellated turkey, or Great Curassow.
Not Included	Travel overnight expenses that you may incur in before and after your hunt, If you fly into the Merida airport you will have an additional $300 charged to your hunt, Taxidermy work and shipping of trophies, Tips (They are customary and, of course voluntary, for guides, cooks and staff)
License & Permits	Outfitter will apply for your CITIES permit which is included in the cost of the hunt.
Travel Specifics	Flight arrangements can be scheduled to fly either into Merida or Campeche Airports, where you will be met and greeted by Yukkutz Hunting staff, then driven to camp in reliable vehicles. If you fly into the airport in Mérida, the ETA to camp is 4 hours. If you fly into the airport in Campeche, the ETA to camp is 2 hrs.
Additional Info	For detailed Information or to arrange this hunt please contact Rick Kennerknecht at 888-850-HUNT, Ext. 3 or Cell: 307-259-9603.

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Please contact the following GSS Hunting Consultant for any questions on this destination:

Rick Kennerknecht
toll free: 888-850-HUNT (4868) ext. 3
local: 307-235-4650
cell: 307-259-9603
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Call 888-850-HUNT, Ext. 3 and ask for Rick.

Ocellated Turkey Hunting