RyanH Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 I like to set mine out 20-30 yards out! Im not scared of a shot that far! Welcome to the Forums youll love it here! Hope you stick around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYLimbHanger Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Re: Decoys same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kooter Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Re: Decoys gun hunting i would put them around 20yards, but if you are bowhunting i would put them in close. like 5-10 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Re: Decoys Same as the other mentioned. But I try not to use the tom or jake decoy. I carry two hens with me, Featherflex. I always make sure they are never looking at me too! This could give away your position! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Re: Decoys I always set mine 20yrds with the hen facing away from me at an angle and the jake facing the hen's back as trying to mate. If a gobbler gets all the way in to your decoys he will strut in front of them, so try not to face them straight away from you, broadside is usually better. This way if you have to move to get a good shot, atleast he isn't looking straight at you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maytom Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Re: Decoys If your right handed, place the jake decoy about 20 yards towards your left side where you can get the best shot off. Then face the jake decoy "TOWARDS" you. A gobbler will come face to face with another male bird, this way his tail fan will be facing towards you, and you will be able to make your move without him seeing you, since his head will be blocked by his fan. Next, set up a hen decoy about 8 yards away from the jake, and have her facing away from your set-up. A Gobbler will always approach a hen from the rear. If and when a gobbler does show, he'll approach the jake deek first before going to that hen. Be ready, and have your gun on or pointing near the jake, that's where the gobbler should show up first!! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Re: Decoys [ QUOTE ] If your right handed, place the jake decoy about 20 yards towards your left side where you can get the best shot off. Then face the jake decoy "TOWARDS" you. A gobbler will come face to face with another male bird, this way his tail fan will be facing towards you, and you will be able to make your move without him seeing you, since his head will be blocked by his fan. Next, set up a hen decoy about 8 yards away from the jake, and have her facing away from your set-up. A Gobbler will always approach a hen from the rear. If and when a gobbler does show, he'll approach the jake deek first before going to that hen. Be ready, and have your gun on or pointing near the jake, that's where the gobbler should show up first!! Good luck. [/ QUOTE ] That's what I ment to say!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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