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avian x or hunter specialties
« on: May 13, 2014, 10:40:34 PM »
I've never used a decoy before but after this year's gobbler I feel that he would have came in quicker and easier. Am not going to spend the $$ on a Dave smith, and they are to bulky. So, I really like the look of the avian X and the 2014 hunter specialties Snoods. Between the 2 which so you guys prefer? Looking to get a Jake and hen. Thanks!

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Re: avian x or hunter specialties
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2014, 10:44:39 PM »
I've got an Avian X hen and it is a really nice decoy.  I don't know anything about the other one.  I have only had mine a year but have not gotten anything using it and did not hunt this year.

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Re: avian x or hunter specialties
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2014, 07:47:35 AM »
Killed my bird with an avian x hen. Really good looking decoy for being a packable one.

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Re: avian x or hunter specialties
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2014, 11:51:51 AM »
I purchased a Avian X hen decoy this year.  It's much more realistic looking then the cabelas's decoy I've been using for several years.  The Avian X inflates/deflates easily.  It's a bit heavier then I would have expected for a packable decoy.  I cover a lot of ground on foot when I hunt so I just pack around the one decoy.  And I hunt public land so as a safety precaution I don't use a jake decoy. 

I've killed one bird this year so far and I don't think he ever saw the decoy.  He did a end-around on me and came in from behind me.  But I'm sure once a Tom get's his eyes on the Avian X he will come in a runnin'.  Usually no need to call once the bird sees the decoy.
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Re: avian x or hunter specialties
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2014, 12:06:37 PM »
Avian X.  Packable, and realistic.  I usually take two with me running and gunning.  I do have jake decoy that is very realistic but don't use it as often.  They are deadly I think

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Re: avian x or hunter specialties
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2014, 05:06:57 PM »
Avian X.. you can let the air out for easier packing. But also come with carry bags so not bad to carry in blown up.
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Re: avian x or hunter specialties
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2014, 06:14:37 PM »
Can any of you speak on what kind of AVIAN X deek? Lookout? Feeder?

Buying one tomorrow night for my weekend trip. Went once already this year and called those BASTA$#& in within 50 yards but they wouldnt show themselves out of the brush.

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Re: avian x or hunter specialties
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2014, 07:30:27 PM »
I have to lookout, wanted the breeder pose but I really don't think it matters.

 


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