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I know I'll be stepping on some toes with this, but anyone who uses a turkey decoy doesn't really know how to call a turkey, or have enough woodsman's skills to either. If you aren't capable of calling a gobbler to within 35 yards max, you do without. Decoys for turkey killing are an abomination to my way of thinking. Sorry, but it is what it is.
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Last edited by John Roberts; 03/18/23 11:52 AM.
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I know I'll be stepping on some toes with this, but anyone who uses a turkey decoy doesn't really know how to call a turkey, or have enough woodsman's skills to either. If you aren't capable of calling a gobbler to within 35 yards max, you do without. Decoys for turkey killing are an abomination to my way of thinking. Sorry, but it is what it is.
JR I used a decoy the second year I hunted, and I had some hens I called in avoid it. My 2nd gobbler didn't like it causing a longer shot than I would have liked. I will not use one again so I'm learning. I have seen gobbler and hen setups bring birds from a long way off in videos, but the less I have to carry the better, so my decoy will stay in storage till someone else wants to try it.
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On the other hand, I love my turkey decoy. I bought it the first year I hunted the Spring season here in 1988. The paint's all gone but it looks natural in the woods to me. The decoy is soft rubber which rolls up to fit in my game bag taking practically no room. It draws the gobbler's attention away from me whether it attracts any turkeys or not. Emily has sewed the seams up for me several different times. The decoy gives me something to call at while the real turkeys are all otherwise engaged...Geo
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On the other hand, I love my turkey decoy. I bought it the first year I hunted the Spring season here in 1988. The paint's all gone but it looks natural in the woods to me. The decoy is soft rubber which rolls up to fit in my game bag taking practically no room. It draws the gobbler's attention away from me whether it attracts any turkeys or not. Emily has sewed the seams up for me several different times. The decoy gives me something to call at while the real turkeys are all otherwise engaged...Geo Good lord... JR
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On the other hand, I love my turkey decoy. I bought it the first year I hunted the Spring season here in 1988. The paint's all gone but it looks natural in the woods to me. The decoy is soft rubber which rolls up to fit in my game bag taking practically no room. It draws the gobbler's attention away from me whether it attracts any turkeys or not. Emily has sewed the seams up for me several different times. The decoy gives me something to call at while the real turkeys are all otherwise engaged...Geo True story. I have seen it in action.
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Oh, I never doubted it being true.
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Maybe I should get a marking pen and draw a little smile on my hen decoy?;)
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Maybe I should get a marking pen and draw a little smile on my hen decoy?;) How about a little lipstick  Strange how much a few people care about how you hunt turkeys.
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Joe Wood's segue to a flintlock rifle is interesting. Joe, come back and address the load you would use on the turkey. Perhaps give a little more about the rifle, rate of twist, etc.
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I wish everyone success chasing the big birds and hope you'll post a synopsis of your hunt. I believe some seasons are already underway. PA's isn't till May.
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