MOJO Puppy Dog Decoy

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MOJO Puppy Dog Decoys are shipping to Dealers at this time. Based on some of the comments I have seen and heard, this product is not well understood, allow us a minute to explain our thought process and the concept:

First, some background: MOJO got here by developing innovative products and taking decoys to a whole new level. Ten years ago, we revolutionized duck hunting with the MOJO Mallard Spinning Wing Decoy. When most hunters first saw or heard of it, they laughed and called it funny or stupid. A few hundred thousand decoys later and a new and better way of hunting ducks - No one is laughing.

Then we did the same with the MOJO Dove. Today it is our number one selling product and one of the hottest items in all of hunting. It was not understood in the beginning.

Even with our Critter Decoy, it was radically different and not accepted at first. Today, it needs no introduction on this site.

"Innovative" by definition is new and different. That is how the world gets better. We MUST CONTINUE to develop both DIFFERENT and BETTER.

The MOJO Crew and a few others have hunted with this decoy and it WILL help you kill more predators. Which is certainly our goal at MOJO, and I think for most hunters.

Look at it like this : you get the same motion as the Critter, but with a more realistic looking decoy and soft, real puppy sounds, all for about ten bucks more than a Critter. It has a 3-way switch that allows use of the sound or not, as you choose. It requires no spike or other mounting device. Just throw it on the ground, or in the top of a bush, or hang it on a fence or limb - pretty simple.

It is not intended to be the primary call, you can do that with an e-caller or mouth call, but it will finish a predator without you making a move or a sound that attracts the predator to your location. And that is its primary function.

Check out the link below which has some footage from a hunt in Texas with Barry Stewart.




Thanks for all the kind words that have been given to MOJO on this site and also for the sincere criticism which we invite - as it makes us better. We do not run from criticism and we do not shy away from the new and innovative.. Our goal is to bring you products that will make you more successful. This is one of them.

Thanks to all.
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Kind of cute, but I can see where it could be very effective...especially for a hand caller. Have you tried different toppers for the decoy? Like, a tail? That would slow the motion down a bit for less flaring.

Good stuff guys!

Tony
 
It works very well with an e-caller too.

I've hunted behind it quite a bit, and had more coyotes come up and stick their nose right in it than anything I've used decoy-wise before.
Don't be intimidated by the 'puppy' factor. Coyotes just see a blob of 'something' that's moving laying there making sound, and they will come in to see what it is. But, of course, by that time it's too late for them...
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Terry, I thought your explaination of how it works with different calling methods was excellent!
In order to use something effectively, you first have to know the basics of HOW to use it.
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If you are intimidated by coyotes getting up close to you, you'd better put it a little further out.
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I've mostly put it at 25-30 yards because I know they will come up to it.

Barry
 
Why not make it look like something other then a puppy, like a coyote or something maybe people would be less likely to laugh at it.

I can't wait to get mine.
 
Enjoyed the video. Great movement and sound.

I must say ole Terry had me surprised and wondering for the first minute or 2... I thought he must of went out to Sturgis, SD and got him some "full-sleeve tats".. Maybe a new Harley also, I finally realized that was a camo long sleeve shirt he had under his polo shirt.. Oh well. Anyway you sure can get a feel for his passion for the sport as he describes the techniques and tips for using the new decoy, I heard he even gave up duck hunting so he could concentrate on predators more.
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We received a shipment of them in today. He forgot to mention that they have a coupon for a FREE Mojo Outdoors Predator Hunting DVD included with the new decoy as a Bonus.

AP
 
Two thoughts.

One- Why does the puppy look like a stuffed animal you could win at a fair, or one my one year old has in his crib. What's the thinking behind that? Wouldn't it make better sense to have more like a Coyote pup?
Two- I'm not sure I like the idea of a delay sound. I would feel better with more control of volume levels and when the sound is on.

In my opinion, if Mojo wanted to improve a great product like the critter. Put the Critter on a remote, and make it stronger at the base to put into hard ground.(I am still working on a way to fix mine so I can use it this season.)

Also, find a way to adjust the height of the critter when it is stuck in the ground, so you can put it above some brush so it can be seen from all directions.

Just my opinions. Thanks for a great product.

Ibschmidty
 
Originally Posted By: ibschmidty

Also, find a way to adjust the height of the critter when it is stuck in the ground, so you can put it above some brush so it can be seen from all directions.

Ibschmidty
I used 1/4'' X 20TPI all thread and all thread couplings to make 1 foot extensions for my critter. It works like a champ. You can pack the extensions easily and adjust it to what ever height you want. I usually run it about three feet off of the ground even in areas with low brush. It seems that foxes will hesitate more on a decoy off of the ground which allows for a better shot. Just my opinion.
 
It won't make me miss will it?

In all seriousness, I'll buy one. I love my critter and the no stake idea alone is worth the extra money. Keep up the good work. When you stop innovating is when the world passes you by.

Nate
 
Originally Posted By: ibschmidtyTwo thoughts.

One- Why does the puppy look like a stuffed animal you could win at a fair, or one my one year old has in his crib. What's the thinking behind that? Wouldn't it make better sense to have more like a Coyote pup?

It is a soft animal with the insides added. It's just an animal, puppy or not, the black and tan colors stand out better than a coyote, that has natural blending colors. You want the animals called to be able to easily spot the decoy. You want it soft and malleable to fit where you put it. It balances way better than trying to ballance hard plastic.


Two- I'm not sure I like the idea of a delay sound. I would feel better with more control of volume levels and when the sound is on.

The volume did not appear to be an issue. It's not designed to call a coyote at a half mile, but rather to "finish" the animal coming into the stand. If you start adding more controls & volume, pretty soon you have an e-caller. It's a great decoy, to be used as such, and to have long battery life for lots of hunting.

In my opinion, if Mojo wanted to improve a great product like the critter. Put the Critter on a remote, and make it stronger at the base to put into hard ground.(I am still working on a way to fix mine so I can use it this season.)

MOJO already has made the changes that offer the Critter a stronger plastic cover, so that issue should be pretty much resolved. As to whether they offer a remote controlled model in the furure may depend on how many want it.....Suggestions such as this are looked at by the designers at MOJO, and Terry himself, so, they pay attention to what you want when ideas crop up about features and new products.

Also, find a way to adjust the height of the critter when it is stuck in the ground, so you can put it above some brush so it can be seen from all directions.

MOJO already has a way to raise the Critter... http://www.mojooutdoors.com/prod_HW9215_mojo-critter-extension-pole.htm It's a steel extention pole. It also makes it way easier to push the decoy into hard, or frozen ground to avoid damage to the plastic body. You can cram this extention into the hardest ground, then simply fit the Critter into it.

Hope this helps some.... Barry

Just my opinions. Thanks for a great product.

Ibschmidty
 
Originally Posted By: ibschmidtyTwo thoughts.

One- Why does the puppy look like a stuffed animal you could win at a fair, or one my one year old has in his crib. What's the thinking behind that? Wouldn't it make better sense to have more like a Coyote pup?
Two- I'm not sure I like the idea of a delay sound. I would feel better with more control of volume levels and when the sound is on.

In my opinion, if Mojo wanted to improve a great product like the critter. Put the Critter on a remote, and make it stronger at the base to put into hard ground.(I am still working on a way to fix mine so I can use it this season.)
Also, find a way to adjust the height of the critter when it is stuck in the ground, so you can put it above some brush so it can be seen from all directions.

Just my opinions. Thanks for a great product.

Ibschmidty



I agree with most of this post however I do think they have fixed the base as I haven't had any issues with the new one and it appears stronger. I dont know guys, but I think my kids may think that I stole one of their stuffed animals... I cant understand the thought process behind making it look like that. Why wouldn't they use the same fake fur that is on the mojo critter? I believe I'd go back to the drawing board with this one.. I do like the added sound however but the whole thing needs to be remote controled in my opinion.
Still, Mojo does make good products.
 
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No disrespect here at all and please dont take it this way but I really dont see any difference in your new product versus taking a critter and placing an E-call beside it and playing puppy distress sounds? All this looks like to me is a stuffed animal with a critter stuck in its back...As far as to finish the animal coming into the stand well I would rather have him stopped by wooofing or a simple loud bark by me to get that extra moment to get the shot or the same thing will happen as in the video, the coyote will go right up to the decoy, stick his nose to it and then the game is over...The coyote goes mach 1 and then you miss...Yes I have hit a couple coyotes on the run but I have missed more than Ive hit...Thanks but Ill stick to the old critter...Congrats, I hope it works out for you guys, you make great products....

Chad
 
One thing I like about this idea is that you can use while calling with hand calls. Using just the critter by itself in conjunction with hand calls is a sure way to confuse a coyote and get them to hang up on you. Motion coming from one place and sound coming from another is no good. You're right Chad, the best possible set-up is to put your e-caller out with the critter but not everyone has an e-caller. This way, everyone can use one form of the critter or another. Hand callers can get the coyotes attention and once the coyote gets close enough to pick up the sound coming from the puppy dog, it's just like they had an e-caller out with their critter except a lot less expense tied up into equipment!! I'll agree that it might not be for everyone but it's another option for coyote callers and options are good!!

Geoff
 
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Originally Posted By: CoyoteCrazeOne thing I like about this idea is that you can use while calling with hand calls. Using just the critter by itself in conjunction with hand calls is a sure way to confuse a coyote and get them to hang up on you. Motion coming from one place and sound coming from another is no good. You're right Chad, the best possible set-up is to put your e-caller out with the critter but not everyone has an e-caller. This way, everyone can use one form of the critter or another. Hand callers can get the coyotes attention and once the coyote gets close enough to pick up the sound coming from the puppy dog, it's just like they had an e-caller out with their critter except a lot less expense tied up into equipment!! I'll agree that it might not be for everyone but it's another option for coyote callers and options are good!!

Geoff

I agree Geoff... I guess thats what makes a great company, "Thinking outside the box"!
It wont be for everybody...Ill stick with the old critter...
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i would like to see more reviews on the product and not just from prostaff. i believe the folks at mojo stad behind there product and wouldn't put one out if they didn't believe in it. speaking of the new improved critters are all the old faulty ones off the shelves or is there a way to know you are getting the new improved model. the critter is without a doubt the best decoy for predators ever. but i've got $150 in three busted ones and am super leery about shelling out another fifty without knowing i'm gettin the new tougher model. that said i think we all would agree a remote on the critter wuld make it the ultimate decoy. or a way to plug it in to the foxpro without jerri-rigging it. that would be holy cow awesome. last yote i shot i had muted volume and she was so fixed on that mojo she didn't check up a bit.
 


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