Indentation in dirt

[srmturk]

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?

[Tatr]

Could have been a dusting spot.

[whitemarlin]

Could have been a dusting spot.

+1

[srmturk]

That's what I was wondering.  Would they use it consistently or is it a one off kind of thing?

[Skeeterbait]

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.

[srmturk]

Thank you. Looked again today and there are a few near each other with small turkey feathers in them

[Mason Dixon]

"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....."

[tomstopper]

I agree with everyone above. More than likely its a dusting bowl....

[srmturk]

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.