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Offline crazyantler

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Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« on: July 10, 2012, 11:06:22 AM »
There is a side profile and rump profile of a cow elk made by Montana decoys.  What is your personal experience with these silhouettes? 

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2012, 11:28:53 AM »
yes.
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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2012, 11:40:16 AM »
Should be really good if you are trying to attract Wolves!  :chuckle:
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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2012, 12:05:04 PM »
I think they are well worth it!   :twocents:

We will use 1 -2 when we set up to call. 


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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #4 on: July 10, 2012, 12:16:18 PM »
I have never had any luck with them in my tree stand, but always wondered if it would allow you to walk up on elk close enough to get a shot ( by using them as a sheild)??
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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2012, 01:04:02 PM »
I  buying one after the good reviews from people I actually trust.  There is no magic bullet, but I hear they have helped pull in some bulls so I'll I've it a try.

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2012, 01:04:57 PM »
be carefull where you use them !

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #7 on: July 10, 2012, 01:08:50 PM »
You'll get no argument from me--I'm a sucker for camo, calls, and decoys.  They work, but not always for what you are looking to lure in....  :chuckle:
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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2012, 01:10:29 PM »
I'd buy alk 3 you could have your own little heard.

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2012, 01:11:54 PM »
If i spent the 100 bucks or whatever they cost now and it worked one time I'd consider it money well spent.

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2012, 01:37:29 PM »
yeah the decoys really work.  I have used the elk and the moose decoys and they are awesome and very simple to use
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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #11 on: July 10, 2012, 01:41:32 PM »
There is a side profile and rump profile of a cow elk made by Montana decoys.  What is your personal experience with these silhouettes?

Both!

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2012, 01:42:45 PM »
Check out these while you're at it.  I had the Montana Decoy but it was not good for packing around - Rigid Plastic and big - ended up not using it.  These are photo fabric with metal hoops.  Never seen one in person though...

http://www.santanaoutdoors.com/servlet/the-Hunting-cln-Decoys-cln-Montana-Decoys/Categories?gclid=CPqc-7f7j7ECFQgJRQodGXaneQ

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2012, 01:47:41 PM »
Check out these while you're at it.  I had the Montana Decoy but it was not good for packing around - Rigid Plastic and big - ended up not using it.  These are photo fabric with metal hoops.  Never seen one in person though...

http://www.santanaoutdoors.com/servlet/the-Hunting-cln-Decoys-cln-Montana-Decoys/Categories?gclid=CPqc-7f7j7ECFQgJRQodGXaneQ

Not sure what you're talking about, but your link takes you to the Montana decoy section. They're made of fabric with spring steel. No plastic in 'em.
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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2012, 01:53:14 PM »
Showing my age I guess....  :dunno:  I got mine a long time ago...  Prototype by today standards, photo printed on hard plastic...  'nough said.

 


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