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Title: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: crazyantler 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?
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 10, 2012, 11:28:53 AM: yes.
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on July 10, 2012, 11:40:16 AM: Should be really good if you are trying to attract Wolves! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: brianmtsinc 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.
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: trophyhunt 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)??
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts 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.
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: coachcw on July 10, 2012, 01:04:57 PM: be carefull where you use them !
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: Heredoggydoggy 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:
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 10, 2012, 01:10:29 PM: I'd buy alk 3 you could have your own little heard.
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: D-Rock425 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.
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: MLBowhunting 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
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: et1702 on July 10, 2012, 01:41:32 PM: Quote from: crazyantler 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?

Both!

ET
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: MR5x5 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 (http://www.santanaoutdoors.com/servlet/the-Hunting-cln-Decoys-cln-Montana-Decoys/Categories?gclid=CPqc-7f7j7ECFQgJRQodGXaneQ)
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 10, 2012, 01:47:41 PM: Quote from: MR5x5 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 (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.
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: MR5x5 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.
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: MIKEXRAY 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
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: crazyantler on July 10, 2012, 03:13:54 PM: Quote from: coachcw on July 10, 2012, 01:04:57 PM
be carefull where you use them !

Can you explain on the where you use them part?
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: D-Rock425 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.
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: coachcw 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 .
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: bloodhound on July 10, 2012, 08:57:06 PM: i own one and use it every year.
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: Scottystyle on July 10, 2012, 10:09:54 PM: They kick ass, but be cautious using them during rifle season :yike:
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: buglebuster 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.
Title: Re: Is a Montana cow elk decoy really worth it?
Post by: crazyantler 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.