turkey decoy heads-up.....

[GMMAT]

http://www.keystonecountrystore.com/Decoys/A_Way_Turkey_Skins_Decoy_Cover/Page_1/DEC3225708.html

I've often wondered if, after seeing my decoy, turkeys make the decision not to come into my set. It's a darned good looking deke....but I've had 'em hold up outside of bow range a few times.

I just saw one of these on a friend's deke.....and I'm getting one shipped in here ASAP. It's awesome looking.

Just a heads-up. I don't even know where it's coming from (ordered it from my shop)...so the link is ONLY for the purpose of showing you what it looks like.

[jmbuckhunter]

Cabelas has those too.

[gmil6184]

Its a nice idea, but not worth the price IMO. I'd be worried about how long they would hold up too. I haven't used them though so maybe I'm being too critical. Good luck with it and let us know how it works.

[MC Bowhunter]

I think they might be smelling the cow scent on your blind...LOL

This can't hurt any. Shouldmake it look more realistic I think.

[Rory/MO]

ya a lot of times, a decoy can be counter-productive also. theres also a lot of times where it will get your gobbler in range. we only hunt with them while were in a field.

[GMMAT]

Its a nice idea, but not worth the price IMO. I'd be worried about how long they would hold up too. I haven't used them though so maybe I'm being too critical. Good luck with it and let us know how it works.

Hell if it holds up one season or for ONE bird I'll call it worth it....lol.

I'll let you know how it goes.We'll be hunting over one, tomorrow evening, Friday and Saturday.

[GMMAT]

Rory....you bring up a good question....

We'll likely be in a woods setting for most of the time we're hunting this weekend. I've heard other say the same thing about woods hunting.....and I've heard people say they still use one in the woods.

My bird from last year was killed in the woods....but to be honest.....they didn't "fully" commit to my deke. They saw it.....but didn't come in all the way to it. I'm not sure how NOT having one would have been "better", though, honestly.

I'd like to hear more about this. The woods we'll be in Friday are pretty thick.

Edit** They're also liable to come from EITHER direction, Friday.

[MN/Kyle]

Saw those at gander, TEMPTING...

Saw it again at Cabelas...MORE TEMPTING...

SAW it AGAIN on my buddies Decoy...not so tempting...I'll just steal it

[GMMAT]

That's what I'm doing, Kyle. I'm taking my shop owner's tonight....and ordering HIM one

[Rory/MO]

ORIGINAL: GMMAT

Rory....you bring up a good question....

We'll likely be in a woods setting for most of the time we're hunting this weekend. I've heard other say the same thing about woods hunting.....and I've heard people say they still use one in the woods.

My bird from last year was killed in the woods....but to be honest.....they didn't "fully" commit to my deke. They saw it.....but didn't come in all the way to it. I'm not sure how NOT having one would have been "better", though, honestly.

I'd like to hear more about this. The woods we'll be in Friday are pretty thick.

Edit** They're also liable to come from EITHER direction, Friday.

well, when the woods are open, they tend to hang up a lot, just scanning where they heard the calling come from, since they have such great eyes. when the woods are thicker, and more greened up, they tend to come look for the hen, not have the hen come to them. NOW KEEP IN MIND, THIS IS JUST MOST OF THE TIME, NOT ALL OF IT.

just based on my dad, my brother, and my experiences (60-70 turkeys harvested)

im sure you will put one down, either way!
good luck to ya!