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Other Hunting => Turkey Hunting => Topic started by: buglebuster on May 13, 2014, 10:40:34 PM

Title: avian x or hunter specialties
Post by: buglebuster 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!
Title: Re: avian x or hunter specialties
Post by: lokidog 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.
Title: Re: avian x or hunter specialties
Post by: 270Shooter 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.
Title: Re: avian x or hunter specialties
Post by: Nature Boy 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.
Title: Re: avian x or hunter specialties
Post by: klickman 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

KLICKMAN
Title: Re: avian x or hunter specialties
Post by: nalley112 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.
Title: Re: avian x or hunter specialties
Post by: GrampasGuns 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.

I need something to finish the transaction!
Title: Re: avian x or hunter specialties
Post by: 270Shooter on May 14, 2014, 07:30:27 PM: I have to lookout, wanted the breeder pose but I really don't think it matters.