Cove Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 With last Fall's turkey hunt fresh on my mind, I went out scouting yesterday in preparation for the April 15 1st season opener. Did not hear or see any signs of birds, feathers, droppings where they were last October. I have to figure out where the flock(s) are. I knew soybeans were long gone, but what are they feeding on this time of year? Also, some of the land I hunt is high land but then drops fast, then has fairly broad, flat "flood plane" right along the river. What are the odds the turkeys are down low? I always think of up to, field edges etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBo Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I'm sure some of the alfalfa fields that far south are starting to green up. I would start my search there. Up here in the metro area I think they are feeding more in the woods than in the fields.Check any fields that are being plowed up now as they may be showing grubs and insects.Good luck Wednesday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Check any fields that are being plowed up now as they may be showing grubs and insects.Good luck Wednesday! I've learned to look to dirt first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove Posted April 14, 2009 Author Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks. Good comments. Had not thought of the plowed earth / grub idea. Locals have not been seeing the birds out in the fields yet so may be still in the woods more, but the weather is warmning rapidly and things will change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBo Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Saw two strutters tonight showing off for the ladies out in a freshly plowed field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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