what is the best decoy?
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We run the Jack in the box decoy (from FoxPro) alot and also the Outfoxed Products woodpecker decoy as well.
We love them both, and have had very good results with both of them. We shot some footage over both decoys in AZ and its some good stuff! We also had a blast messing with the coyotes and decoys.
Brent
We run the Jack in the box decoy (from FoxPro) alot and also the Outfoxed Products woodpecker decoy as well.
We love them both, and have had very good results with both of them. We shot some footage over both decoys in AZ and its some good stuff! We also had a blast messing with the coyotes and decoys.
Brent
There are a few opinions posted in the "Other Calling Equipment and Critter Getting Techniques" forum.
As far as what's the best, that depends on what works best for you. I've used a piece of rabbit fur, a bundle of feathers, silhouette cut-outs, and various other home made and commercial decoys. All of them have worked. I'd suggest something that will be easy to carry so you actually use it instead of leaving it in the truck.
As far as what's the best, that depends on what works best for you. I've used a piece of rabbit fur, a bundle of feathers, silhouette cut-outs, and various other home made and commercial decoys. All of them have worked. I'd suggest something that will be easy to carry so you actually use it instead of leaving it in the truck.
I'm new to predator hunting and recently bought a Predator Supreme decoy out of the bargain cave at Cabelas. It is compact and easy to carry in a fanny pack or daypack and looks very realistic.
I've only shot two coyotes with it, but both were fixated on the decoy and not me allowing me to move my gun and get on them. On the second dog, I was caught in the middle of a cut bean field and had to sit down immediately to avoid being seen by the mousing dog about 350y out. I crawled about 10' over and put up the decoy and hit the call, still with no cover. He started coming and fixated on the decoy until about 50y when he finally saw my form and knew something was up.
I've used decoys for deer, turkey, and elk and one that is light and compact is a must. This one fits the bill for me and it isn't all that expensive at under $40.
http://www.decoyheart.com/supreme.htm
Bruce
I've only shot two coyotes with it, but both were fixated on the decoy and not me allowing me to move my gun and get on them. On the second dog, I was caught in the middle of a cut bean field and had to sit down immediately to avoid being seen by the mousing dog about 350y out. I crawled about 10' over and put up the decoy and hit the call, still with no cover. He started coming and fixated on the decoy until about 50y when he finally saw my form and knew something was up.
I've used decoys for deer, turkey, and elk and one that is light and compact is a must. This one fits the bill for me and it isn't all that expensive at under $40.
http://www.decoyheart.com/supreme.htm
Bruce
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The best decoy, is the one that makes the noise (your call). In most situations, by the time a coyote is close enough to get an eye on a decoy,or a dog,or any other thing guys are dragging along on a stand, you should have all ready pulled the trigger. Ive tried many types of decoys,and dogs and feathers and rubbing a lucky rabbits foot.At any given time you can see an amazing occurence now and again,with any of the mentioned items. It's tough to beat simplicity though, sneak in quickly,quietly and get set up, start call and shoot the coyote when it bounces in to 30 or 40 yards,(about the time it would be close enough to see a decoy).
Todd Woodall
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We have used the Predator Supreme and the Mini-extreme from Decoy Heart in the making of our videos, and love em. Decoys are hard to beat in alot of situations. Sometimes they really get em on a string. They have aided us in a few more kills I know. Pick what works best for you and go get em.
Here is a pic of a coyote that came 800 yards across this field to the Predator Supreme and the Foxpro. It is the first call on our second video. He was hooked from first sight.
Take care,
Todd
Here is a pic of a coyote that came 800 yards across this field to the Predator Supreme and the Foxpro. It is the first call on our second video. He was hooked from first sight.
Take care,
Todd
varmit_master
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I to like the Predator Supreme decoy it has work for me. I have a new woodpecker decoy i cant wait to try out after i get over knee surgury. VM
HighPlainsDrifter
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I really like the Jack in the Box Foxpro decoy. I can run the decoy, and control it, in conjunction with my FX3 which is a huge selling point for me. They are more expensive than many other decoys but well worth the price.
I am a little surprised with your response ChileRojo and it isnt at all because I think you are wrong. I respect what you said and I dont disagree with keeping it simple. I am surprised because it would seem that you would be calling places very similiar to what I find in Wyoming. High desert with visibility for miles. Sometimes I watch Coyotes come in for a mile and in those cases, I truly believe the visual can make all the difference in the world. I guess some of us are decoy hunters and some arent. I favor decoys.
I am a little surprised with your response ChileRojo and it isnt at all because I think you are wrong. I respect what you said and I dont disagree with keeping it simple. I am surprised because it would seem that you would be calling places very similiar to what I find in Wyoming. High desert with visibility for miles. Sometimes I watch Coyotes come in for a mile and in those cases, I truly believe the visual can make all the difference in the world. I guess some of us are decoy hunters and some arent. I favor decoys.
Predator Enticer $39.95
Can't beat it from what I've seen. I love it on fox. I hear it's great on cats, and, I'm sure it would draw in the yotes. The decoy itself is made of feathers and you have the option of using your own material, ie. piece of fur etc.. The motion is very realalistic!
www.tail-wagger.com/pradator.htm
Can't beat it from what I've seen. I love it on fox. I hear it's great on cats, and, I'm sure it would draw in the yotes. The decoy itself is made of feathers and you have the option of using your own material, ie. piece of fur etc.. The motion is very realalistic!
www.tail-wagger.com/pradator.htm
Songdog, there are very few places where it's table flat,and void of vegetation here, but in those situations, I suppose I can see the decoy advantage. Most calling here is done close to cover, which happens to be mesquite,catclaw,grass of varying heights, washes,cuts,hills, the whole mix of good coyote cover. In most places, your right, I can see for miles, but thats a six foot man standing on my hind legs. When one gets on his belly, with your eyes 13 or 14 inches off the ground,peering thru grass,brush and mesquite, those endless miles turn into finite yards.
I certainly don't discount any advantage a decoy can make, in the right terrain. Here,99% of the time,a coyote is well within shooting range, by the time it could lay eyes on a decoy. It's far easier to lip squeak or whoof to bring that coyote to a halt,or at least slow down for a shot.
It's the law of diminishing returns for me, the decoy just won't turn the worm enough to warrant taking extra gear along. But hey, some guys would snicker at my dragging a stool along, which to me is damned near a necessity
I certainly don't discount any advantage a decoy can make, in the right terrain. Here,99% of the time,a coyote is well within shooting range, by the time it could lay eyes on a decoy. It's far easier to lip squeak or whoof to bring that coyote to a halt,or at least slow down for a shot.
It's the law of diminishing returns for me, the decoy just won't turn the worm enough to warrant taking extra gear along. But hey, some guys would snicker at my dragging a stool along, which to me is damned near a necessity
davr
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I've got a Predator Enticer decoy. Feathers on a long spring on a little motor. Spins every few seconds.
I got it for Bobcat, and don't use it on coyote stands, but it hasn't seemed to bother the coyotes that do come in when I'm trying to call cats. Had one a couple weeks ago that fixated on the thing and came screaming in. By the time he figured out something was up, he was kicking cinders up on the foxpro and decoy trying to get stopped and get out of there.
Sure seems to keep the attention of the crows, hawks, and jays though.
I got it for Bobcat, and don't use it on coyote stands, but it hasn't seemed to bother the coyotes that do come in when I'm trying to call cats. Had one a couple weeks ago that fixated on the thing and came screaming in. By the time he figured out something was up, he was kicking cinders up on the foxpro and decoy trying to get stopped and get out of there.
Sure seems to keep the attention of the crows, hawks, and jays though.