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Old 02-26-2008, 11:31 AM
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Decoys - Hen or Tom and describe your setup

I use a hen, never tried a Tom. Do they work?
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Old 03-12-2008, 08:16 PM
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I have used both hen and tom decoys in various poses from full strut to half strut and even breeding postures. Too many times when using decoys though the big gobbelers hang up as soon as they see the decoys expecting the hen to come to them. After years hunting with decoys I prefer to hunt without them and call only. This seems to keep the gobbler looking and coming. My last 6 birds have fallen for it without hanging up or leaving. I'm starting to think decoys are to relieve hunters of weight in there pockets and give TV personalities a sponsor.
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Old 04-13-2008, 09:02 PM
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I have taken Toms both with and without decoys. Until last year, I had used hens with or without a jake decoy. Last year I bought a Primos B-Mobile strutting Tom and used a real tail fan.
I called in this Tom off the roost at 6:15 AM opening morning. He strutted in past both hens and went straight to the Tom decoy. He brushed up against it 3 times and I had to wait for him to clear the decoy to take the shot. I also helped my buddy get a Tom but he shot it on the way in so we didn't get to see the show. Looking forward to Act II this season.


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MI opening day for late season was 05/07/07.
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Old 04-13-2008, 09:36 PM
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I use a bobble-head hen decoy, and just set it up to where she's lookin at where ever my set is, that way a tom has to get in between us to "get her attention" works pretty good.
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