Turkey dekes.....Whatcha think?
04-04-2007, 04:19 AM
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Turkey dekes.....Whatcha think?
I've got 13 days 'til my opener.......and I've always used flambeau collapsible dekes when I turkey hunted. Yesterday.....I picked up this hardcore hen (made by Widow Maker Co.).
Whatcha think?
Whatcha think?
04-04-2007, 04:24 AM
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RE: Turkey dekes.....Whatcha think?
She looks good. Is it collapsable? If not I think it may be a problem to tote around. I have always used the Flambeau dekes as well and I sometimes get frustrated with them. At times they want to try and collapse or fold up while set up on the stake. I've thought about trying inflatables this year. The one bird I got so far this season came in to a single Flambeau hen so they still work for me. Just thinking about a step up.
04-04-2007, 04:34 AM
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RE: Turkey dekes.....Whatcha think?
Nope. She's a solid body........and came with a backpack style carrying case. CAN'T weigh a pound, though.
I JUST read an article, last night, that gave me a GREAT idea on getting my gear to and from the field "I" hunt, though. I'm going to use a pull cart that a lot of golfers use to carry their bags when they walk. I can put the DB blind/bag (chair, inside) on it.....with my tripod in the bag. I can then put the hen on my back.....and carry my bow.
I can't think of an easier way to do it......"IF" you have easy access to your hunting areas (I do).
I JUST read an article, last night, that gave me a GREAT idea on getting my gear to and from the field "I" hunt, though. I'm going to use a pull cart that a lot of golfers use to carry their bags when they walk. I can put the DB blind/bag (chair, inside) on it.....with my tripod in the bag. I can then put the hen on my back.....and carry my bow.
I can't think of an easier way to do it......"IF" you have easy access to your hunting areas (I do).
04-04-2007, 04:40 AM
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RE: Turkey dekes.....Whatcha think?
That sounds good if you can remain stationary. I have practiced getting my blind up and down in a hurry. This may be crazy but I may try to employ, "run and gun" with a bow and a pop-up. My blind,( Yukon Tracks Dominator) will be in its pack on my back. I wonder if I can fit a Hardcore Hen in with it?
04-04-2007, 04:45 AM
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RE: Turkey dekes.....Whatcha think?
tx...
She's realistically "life-sized"......but I know I could ge ther in my DB bag, for sure.
I've been roosting my birds ("my" meaning....the ones I'll be hunting) for a while, now. I've got a great ambush spot picked out (found it, yesterday afternoon) that has them filing by to and from their roosting spot. I've got a chance at them (HERE) twice a day
. If we go after them afoot (run and gun)......I might take another approach. I can always stick one of the other dekes in my vest.
She's realistically "life-sized"......but I know I could ge ther in my DB bag, for sure.
I've been roosting my birds ("my" meaning....the ones I'll be hunting) for a while, now. I've got a great ambush spot picked out (found it, yesterday afternoon) that has them filing by to and from their roosting spot. I've got a chance at them (HERE) twice a day
. If we go after them afoot (run and gun)......I might take another approach. I can always stick one of the other dekes in my vest.
04-04-2007, 04:53 AM
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RE: Turkey dekes.....Whatcha think?
I'm going to use a pull cart that a lot of golfers use to carry their bags when they walk. I can put the DB blind/bag (chair, inside) on it.....with my tripod in the bag. I can then put the hen on my back.....and carry my bow.
04-04-2007, 05:01 AM
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RE: Turkey dekes.....Whatcha think?
David:
I know. I KNOW! Seems like a bunch......but if I ever get a bird with my bow....I want to have it on film. I've got a road (gravel driveway to a friend's land) that'll get me to within 250 yds of where I want to set up.....and, like I said.....I KNOW where they're going to and coming from. i can get in their way!
If I were utilizing "run and gun" tactics....I'd NEVER consider this deke. If I allow myself plenty of setup time, though......I don't think my plan is flawed. I could even leave everything in the field after a morning hunt......and go back there in the evening.
PLUS.....I'm gonna have a partner to tote 1/2 this crap, anyways, on a few occasions.
I know. I KNOW! Seems like a bunch......but if I ever get a bird with my bow....I want to have it on film. I've got a road (gravel driveway to a friend's land) that'll get me to within 250 yds of where I want to set up.....and, like I said.....I KNOW where they're going to and coming from. i can get in their way!
If I were utilizing "run and gun" tactics....I'd NEVER consider this deke. If I allow myself plenty of setup time, though......I don't think my plan is flawed. I could even leave everything in the field after a morning hunt......and go back there in the evening.
PLUS.....I'm gonna have a partner to tote 1/2 this crap, anyways, on a few occasions.