What's this gobbler doing?
 

Just went hunting today and walked up the powerline noticing a gobbler laying in the green grass. A hen was up and walking around. He looked as if he was just laying there with his fan up. I thinik he saw movement and had his head up looking at me. I stood still and kind of backpedaled, which was a good choice considering I didnt spook him.

I know it seems like he was breeding a hen, but I have actually seen that, and it looked nothing like it. I've seen domesticated turkeys just lay with there fan up, but not a wild turkey. What do you guys think?

RE: What's this gobbler doing?
 

at first it sounded like he was dusting but heck i aint got the foggiest.

RE: What's this gobbler doing?
 

could he have been injured? see if he's there tomorrow...

RE: What's this gobbler doing?
 

looks like youve found the only gay turkey :D

RE: What's this gobbler doing?
 

That is probally all there is to it.... just laying there with his fan up. Why didnt you put the belly stalk on him ?

RE: What's this gobbler doing?
 

I probably wouldnt think much of it, just add it to the 'things ive seen' log in your head!

RE: What's this gobbler doing?
 

They will sometimes sit and fan their tail. I have seen this. They will also fan their tails while on the roost.

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Already been shot.. hes pry injured..

RE: What's this gobbler doing?
 

I dont know guys. He was there this morning gobbling his ass off at 6:45 this morning. I had to work so couldnt go. He gobbled 5 times to me calling yesterday after I had saw him, but never could get him to come.

RE: What's this gobbler doing?
 

no idea