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Decoys? Single or the whole flock

Last Post 02 Aug 2008 03:52 AM by joew. 9 Replies.

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Trophy Hunter

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24 Mar 2008 03:23 AM
When you set up a decoy do you use a single jake, a old tom, hens or a combination of the above?

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Shooter

Posts:92

09 Apr 2008 11:02 PM
I've always just used a jake decoy, but this year I also purchased a hen decoy and am curious to see if it makes a difference.

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Trophy Hunter

Posts:123

29 May 2008 02:49 AM
I usually try to use a jake and a hot hen. That really can tick off an old gobbler and bring him within gun range. Try to set the decoys up in an open area where they can be readily seen by the approaching birds.

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Super Sportsman

Posts:504

30 Jul 2008 03:41 AM
Decoys have found their way into most folks vest these days. I'll tell ya'll a story about a homemade dek one day. It's a hoot! I started carrying a single hen many years ago, then added a jake. Now and have been successful for some time is a three decoy set up. It consist of a jake, 1 up right hen and 1 feeding hen. I set the upright hen at about 25 yards ,with the jake several feet directly behind her. Then ,off to the side at about another 20 yards I place the feeding hen. It gives the approaching gobbler the idea that at jake is about to breed the hen. Nine times out of ten, the gobbler will march right pass the hens and get eyeball to eyeball with the jake....... At that time, it's bye bye

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jsimmons

Shooter

Posts:53

31 Jul 2008 04:22 AM
Have you guys seen the new taxidermy type feather decoy cover. It is basically a "skin" of feathers that fits over a decoy to make your decoy look more realistic. Do you thnk it's worth the effort? Have you ever had a turkey get spooked by a decoy?

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jsimmons

Shooter

Posts:53

31 Jul 2008 04:22 AM
Have you guys seen the new taxidermy type feather decoy cover. It is basically a "skin" of feathers that fits over a decoy to make your decoy look more realistic. Do you thnk it's worth the effort? Have you ever had a turkey get spooked by a decoy?

Vegetarian- Indian word for "lousy hunter"

cut_un

Super Sportsman

Posts:504

31 Jul 2008 11:47 AM
I too have seen them and while it's a good idea and look great, I do'nt think it's really needed. Bet they would look great in wide open areas such as filed setups. I HAVE had turkeys spook at the deks. Pressured birds will and can be hunter/shy and as you know, it's all about the turkeys frame of mind...on any given day

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meastman

Shooter

Posts:78

01 Aug 2008 04:36 AM
It is amazing how many different products are on the market to make a decoy look more real. At th last trade show I was at a lot of booths had sleds that hooked to a string so you could move your decoy around. The decoys themselves are looking more and more realistic as well.

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Super Sportsman

Posts:504

01 Aug 2008 09:19 PM
Trust me, I've nodded off only to wake up and just about Sh*& in my pants at the "TURKEY standing in front of me They do look real

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joew

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02 Aug 2008 03:52 AM
I've had some other hunters walk up on my decoys and just about blast them a time or two. Do you set your decoys up so they move in the wind?

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