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Decoys
« on: December 14, 2009, 03:06:11 AM »
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on decoys for predator hunting?
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Re: Decoys
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2009, 05:31:22 AM »
x2 on the mojo..I dont have any life like decoys.I would like to get a fawn though

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Re: Decoys
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2009, 09:47:47 AM »
x2 on the mojo..I dont have any life like decoys.I would like to get a fawn though

What about some of those life-size stuffed animals?  They have dog ones, and probably others.

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Re: Decoys
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2009, 09:57:21 AM »
x2 on the mojo..I dont have any life like decoys.I would like to get a fawn though

What about some of those life-size stuffed animals?  They have dog ones, and probably others.
Bambi would be great..I think bearmanrick has a fawn I need to check them out.Something light enough to pack

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Re: Decoys
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2009, 10:03:11 AM »
Back in the day before mojo's etc.  We used to tan up a snowshoe rabbit hides.  Then sew them around a small beachball with the stem sticking out (my buddy had his sticking out the backside (wish I could of got a picture blowing up a rabbits arse).

We would then tie it off on something to the ground.  With a little wind it sure looked like a wounded rabbit doing the death flop in a trap.  worked real good, I should build me a new one now that I am thinking about it.

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Re: Decoys
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2009, 10:29:56 AM »
for cheap look at Dove decoys, they make motorized ones. also I like a feather on light fihing line about 8 inch long and an alligator clip to hook it to a bush in hte breeze.
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Re: Decoys
« Reply #7 on: December 14, 2009, 10:33:52 AM »
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What about some of those life-size stuffed animals?  They have dog ones, and probably others.

I have a fawn and a coyote. Two problems. Size and portability is an issue, and you will not be able to stake them up when the ground is frozen. Other than that I do use the. I especially like the coyote during the doggy rut when there's snow.

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Re: Decoys
« Reply #8 on: December 14, 2009, 03:05:59 PM »
Ive got a jack in the box for sale in the classifieds for half retail price and only been used 4 times. that's my suggestion.
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Re: Decoys
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2009, 03:12:11 PM »
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on decoys for predator hunting?

Lots and lots of yotes have been smoked with a turkey feather on a piece of fishing line and a swivel, very effective.  That said I just bought the mojo critter and love it.  :)
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Re: Decoys
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2009, 03:16:29 PM »
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on decoys for predator hunting?

Lots and lots of yotes have been smoked with a turkey feather on a piece of fishing line and a swivel, very effective.  That said I just bought the mojo critter and love it.  :)

Wing feather or tail feather?  My dog chewed my decoy top but still have the base and was thinking of using a feather.




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Re: Decoys
« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2009, 03:22:31 PM »
wheres the guy with the yote hat :chuckle:

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Re: Decoys
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2009, 03:36:56 PM »
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on decoys for predator hunting?

Lots and lots of yotes have been smoked with a turkey feather on a piece of fishing line and a swivel, very effective.  

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Re: Decoys
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2009, 03:42:48 PM »
I always used a wing feather for the color contrast, black and white, but I imagine a tail feather would work just fine.  Rig one of each up and see.


Straight Shooter, any motor noise with that?
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Re: Decoys
« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2009, 03:44:15 PM »
I only have a wing feather, but I may head into the turkey woods close to my house and gather some up.  Thanks.




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