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General Discussion => Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods => Topic started by: srmturk on May 01, 2014, 10:35:32 PM

Title: Indentation in dirt
Post by: srmturk on May 01, 2014, 10:35:32 PM
I am aware of spots that Toms go to strut in the dirt but I saw something the other day that baffled me. It was a spot in the dirt that was depressed or indented.  Almost like a spot where something would sit and drum or beat wings   There was a turkey track in it and around it. Do they sit in a spot and do something like drum or whatever?
Title: Indentation in dirt
Post by: Tatr on May 01, 2014, 10:39:27 PM
Could have been a dusting spot.
Title: Re: Indentation in dirt
Post by: whitemarlin on May 01, 2014, 10:54:46 PM
Quote from: Tatr on May 01, 2014, 10:39:27 PM
Could have been a dusting spot.
+1
Title: Re: Indentation in dirt
Post by: srmturk on May 02, 2014, 06:28:18 AM
That's what I was wondering.  Would they use it consistently or is it a one off kind of thing?
Title: Re: Indentation in dirt
Post by: Skeeterbait on May 02, 2014, 09:03:26 AM
If it is loose dry dusty dirt it is a dusting bowl, often used by several turkeys, hens most often.  As long as it is in an area they want to be anyway they will continue to use it.
Title: Re: Indentation in dirt
Post by: srmturk on May 02, 2014, 09:45:49 AM
Thank you. Looked again today and there are a few near each other with small turkey feathers in them
Title: Re: Indentation in dirt
Post by: Mason Dixon on May 02, 2014, 10:37:09 PM
"I make note every season of where they are located. Where a hen dusts...there is sure to be a Gobbler around. Have had good success with this intel....."
Title: Re: Indentation in dirt
Post by: tomstopper on May 08, 2014, 11:11:17 PM
I agree with everyone above. More than likely its a dusting bowl....
Title: Re: Indentation in dirt
Post by: srmturk on May 09, 2014, 09:09:45 AM
No doubt now    went back this morning and there's now a total of probably 8   tracks and feathers in them.  The number keeps increasing.  I've read they likely dust midday    got to believe gobblers won't be too far away   man it's got me stoked.