edge by expedite quiver critter tested.....pics

jimmie

jimmie

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well, since i was unable to locate a mojo critter, i purchased a quiver critter instead. i used in once in the field along with my manaska caller and had a coyote charge on it within 10 minutes. when i say charge, i mean he literally came in on it at full throttle. the yote hunting has been hit or miss recently but this quiver critter really hooked-em.
my non-professional review:seems like all these type of decoys have plastic stakes and are prone to breaking. this one separates from the main base(as pictured), and ground planting it is no problem.the rabbit skirting is held on by velcro tabs and the switch is small but waterproofed. wearing gloves will be cumbersome to turn on and off. i placed a magic marker line on the base below the switch so it would be easy to locate. as far as battery life, i placed new duracells in it and turned it on to see how long it would go b4 complete discharge...it lasted 5.5 hours....not too bad. i usually bring extra batteries with me anyway. the battery compartment takes 2 AA batteries and also has 2 "battery hold-down" tabs that prevent the battery from coming loose(a nice feature). below in next thread are some pics of the unit.
 
So the stake is kinda cheesy, but with that bayonet pin design, it wouldn't be a major job to build a metal replacement with steel pin(s).

5.5 hrs. is pretty short battery life, but if you bought some Eneloops, not a concern.

Thanks for the report and pics, good stuff.
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Any chance you could add a pic of the battery compartment next time you have it open?
 
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i have one and use it often (only decoy i have), haven't had a yote come in on it yet but have had many crow circle and even once had a halk come swoop down and almost take it ( that was cool).
you'll find that you'll have to replace the velco very soon, just don't stick very well, no biggy.
and you find that the decoy will fall off the stake in a decent breeze.
it's a ok product but i will be buying a different decoy with more movement as i feel this one lacks alot compared to mojo.
just wish i ran across a reveiw before i bought it, i would have ordered a mojo. just my thought
 
j8 ..thanks for the input. the only reason i purchased this one was because there are no mojo critters to be found online.
yotes are a little tuff this time of year....maybe this critter thing was just the ticket...at the right time and place..!
 
the noise is kinda like a low humming sound and is not very noticeable. when you cover the fur around the base you can hardly hear it...noise is no issue.
 
The local sporting goods store just got 2 mojo critters in!!! I picked one up for $32 since i have some 20% off coupons to use up
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I have had a coyote come in and lock on the quiver critter. I bought that decoy before the mojo. That coyote came in on a string and quickly. I missed, but the decoy worked well FWIW.
 
I've been using one for about 4 months. Can't be beat for around $25 imo. I've had a coyote run in and physicaly put his nose to it. In fact, every animal that I've called into sight, (there could be some that never came out of the woods) has immediately started half stalking half running toward the decoy. Have not had one yet that hasn't made the decoy it's primary attention. I'm sure most decoys will do that but for the $25 I have no plans to look any further.
 
i have one of theese!
the only problem ive had is the battery life like mentioned!
also it is very hard to stake into the ground but i always find a way!
over all this is a decent decoy, ive had opossums check it out, ive had owls try to swoop on it, hawks, crows, even had a coyote come within 40-50 yards and hang up! i havent used it much but i will very very soon! ilike to put my caller right underneath the base of the wabbit!
 
Some times I put one of the Johnny Stewart attractors under it.If I am using hand calls pretty much most of the time I will. If something comes in I can hit that and hopefully keep me from being seen. I haven`t use the Critter in the summer but I bet it would be a little difficult to put it in the ground.Edge also makes a base for it but the dang thing is about the size of a dinner plate.
 
I have one, but didn't call a coyote after I got it. I did have a Great Blue Heron land by it one morning and "growl' at it until I got up 20 minutes later. The only problem I had was, in the open, the wind would blow it to one side limiting motion.
I also have another stake( don't remember off what) that is simular that I drive in first with a small rubber hammer, remove, then put decoy stake in hole.

Shayne
 
Originally Posted By: yotehunter57 I have one, but didn't call a coyote after I got it. I did have a Great Blue Heron land by it one morning and "growl' at it until I got up 20 minutes later. The only problem I had was, in the open, the wind would blow it to one side limiting motion.
I also have another stake( don't remember off what) that is simular that I drive in first with a small rubber hammer, remove, then put decoy stake in hole.

Shayne
good point about the wind......it will tilt it to one side and wiggle but not rotate...it happened to me once already. all in all its not a bad decoy for 25 bucks. it definately gives'em something different to look at.
 


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