Should I get a motion decoy (mojo )

There's no doubt that sometimes a decoy seems to draw a predator's attention and perhaps aid in making a kill. I've seen it myself.

There's also no doubt that sometimes predators will approach an e-call and stick their nose right into the speaker. Or bite it. Without a decoy. I've seen that too.

Whether or not a decoy entices predators for a kill that otherwise would not be killed is debatable. Maybe that coyote paused to look at the decoy, but he woulda come in anyways without the decoy.

We see a lot of videos with decoys, but remember that many of those guys have sponsors or are pro staff or trying to make $$. I take the opinions and methods of salesmen with a grain of salt.
 
Originally Posted By: hm1996Here are a couple of different setups in which I believe the Jack Daddy played an important role in presenting the shot.

#1 was up close and personal. Setup was, as is usually the case, dictated by the terrain. We had to sit within 35-40 yards of the brush line from which we hoped to, and did, draw a coyote. Parking the jeep out of sight was very difficult, and I suspect the coyote, while charging the decoy either smelled or caught a glimpse of the jeep and changed course. He was definitely locked in on the decoy, which was, due to the small opening, placed closer to the call than I prefer.

On the last stand, we sat in the edge of brush line with call 20 yards front left and decoy front right. This coyote was approaching with caution, stopped multiple times to observe the decoy and finally paused, staring at the decoy, long enough for the shot.

Just two examples of setups with the decoy that worked, as planned. There have been a number of times that the coyote got too close downwind of the decoy and spooked, blowing the chance for a shot.

Can't say I disagree with any of the comments by others, but I plan to continue using the decoy. They rule w/cats (the bird audible shines on the Jack Daddy for both coyotes but especially cats) and I am just as happy calling and watching cats as I am shooting coyotes.

Regards,
hm



Coyotes are a target of opportunity, while I am calling bobcats, LOL.
 
Quote:Coyotes are a target of opportunity, while I am calling bobcats, LOL.

Hadn't ever thought of it quite that way, Jason, but ya, kinda. Heck, I'm just happy to get out there, come what may.
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Regards,
hm
 
Originally Posted By: hm1996Quote:Coyotes are a target of opportunity, while I am calling bobcats, LOL.

Hadn't ever thought of it quite that way, Jason, but ya, kinda. Heck, I'm just happy to get out there, come what may.
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Regards,
hm

So true, a bad day of hunting beats a good day of working.
 
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