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Author Topic: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?  (Read 11280 times)

Offline MIKEXRAY

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #15 on: July 10, 2012, 01:53:48 PM »
I bought one 4 or 5 years ago and have deployed it when possible ( about 20 % of the time when calling )  and I have yet to have it make a difference as far as a bull seeing it and coming in closer.  I have had cows, deer etc see it & be close to it and was relieved it did not scare them.  I still carry it as the one time it does work & keeps him coming , I will think it is the greatest. My problem has been getting it out fast & in the right place. Mike

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #16 on: July 10, 2012, 03:13:54 PM »
be carefull where you use them !

Can you explain on the where you use them part?

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #17 on: July 10, 2012, 03:17:02 PM »
He probably means so you dont get some crazy city slicker blasting at you and your decoy.  That's my guess anyway.

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #18 on: July 10, 2012, 07:51:08 PM »
I wouldn't use them around other hunters or during a rifle season unless you wanna get shot. . I used some homemade one in Idaho and snuck in on a bull in the wide open wearing one that looked like a ass patch . Setting one up well behind you to get the focas off your location would be your best bet .

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #19 on: July 10, 2012, 08:57:06 PM »
i own one and use it every year.
they call me the bloodhound cause i can track a wounded animal in the rain for 2 days when all it has is a splinter.. sniff sniff awooo

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #20 on: July 10, 2012, 10:09:54 PM »
They kick ass, but be cautious using them during rifle season  :yike:

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #21 on: July 10, 2012, 11:26:52 PM »
im thinking about buying the heads up decoy this year, seems like its easier to pack around and set up.

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Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
« Reply #22 on: July 11, 2012, 02:56:35 PM »
I would use it for archery season for my bull tag and have it as an attention getter to take the focus off myself in the set up.

 


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