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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: wannabhntr on December 14, 2009, 03:06:11 AM

Title: Decoys
Post by: wannabhntr on December 14, 2009, 03:06:11 AM: Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on decoys for predator hunting?
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: Gutpile on December 14, 2009, 05:17:50 AM: Mojo critter

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Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: rasbo 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
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: lokidog on December 14, 2009, 09:47:47 AM: Quote from: rasbo 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

What about some of those life-size stuffed animals? They have dog ones, and probably others.
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: rasbo on December 14, 2009, 09:57:21 AM: Quote from: lokidog on December 14, 2009, 09:47:47 AM
Quote from: rasbo 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

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
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: Shootmoore 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.

Shootmoore
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: Bofire 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.
Carl
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: Gutpile on December 14, 2009, 10:33:52 AM: Quote
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.
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: littlebuf 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.
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: Machias on December 14, 2009, 03:12:11 PM: Quote from: wannabhntr on December 14, 2009, 03:06:11 AM
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. :)
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on December 14, 2009, 03:16:29 PM: Quote from: Machias on December 14, 2009, 03:12:11 PM
Quote from: wannabhntr on December 14, 2009, 03:06:11 AM
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.
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: rasbo on December 14, 2009, 03:22:31 PM: wheres the guy with the yote hat :chuckle:
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: Straight Shooter on December 14, 2009, 03:36:56 PM: Quote from: Machias on December 14, 2009, 03:12:11 PM
Quote from: wannabhntr on December 14, 2009, 03:06:11 AM
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.

:yeah:

I made up three of those last week.

Also, I ordered a "Loco Motion" cat toy from Walmart last week. Added some fur to it and tried it out yesterday. No dogs in the area, but the unit held up nice in freezing weather and gave great action. Comes in three pieces, so it's easy to transport. It also has a timer, speed control and a push-button on/off switch. Not a bad deal for $15.00 plus a few bucks for shipping.
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: Machias 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?
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: SpokaneSlayer 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.
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: Straight Shooter on December 14, 2009, 03:48:19 PM: Quote from: Machias on December 14, 2009, 03:42:48 PM

Straight Shooter, any motor noise with that?

A slight noise, but not too loud at all.
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: Bofire on December 14, 2009, 03:55:50 PM: I like nice light feathers that flutter in a light breeze.
Carl
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: SpokaneSlayer on December 14, 2009, 03:58:43 PM: I was thinking of using the base from my old decoy. It's motorized so if there is no wind (a rare thing where I hunt), I can turn it on and still get action. Another plus is that I won't have to stake it in the ground since it has fold out feet.
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: Straight Shooter on December 14, 2009, 04:07:07 PM: Quote from: SpokaneSlayer on December 14, 2009, 03:58:43 PM
Another plus is that I won't have to stake it in the ground since it has fold out feet.

I had a feather decoy (made w/two pheasant tail feathers fastened together... great fluttering motion.) with me yesterday that I made from an old aluminum arrow. The soil was so hard (frozen) that I couldn't get it into the ground. Ended up having to use the e-decoy.
Title: Re: Decoys
Post by: stumprat on December 14, 2009, 06:26:54 PM: Pretty hard to beat the Mojo critter.