I'll be field hunting for the first time during the upcoming youth season. How much movement is good for the decoys and how much is too much. I know a little is a lot in most cases. Thanks for the input.
Some movement is fine, but it drives me nuts when they start spinning in the wind. I usually shove two sticks in the ground near the tail (hen decoy), to limit its travel.
A little bit is good, but I agree with stink on the spinning. If you have a day where the wind isn't blowing at all, don't worry. I've had quite a few birds come in without any movement at all.
Sticks is a good idea. I've got a strutting jake I made that will spin like a top w/ too much wind. He looks amazing with just a little breeze though. Thanks for the tips.
just like what other have said. i alwayse use sticks to anchor them down. the only movement i use is in the gobbler fan. i will losen the tail clamp a little bit so if the wind blows it. it will move a little. but the worst thing is having high winds and your decoy spins like beetle juices head!!! that will stink up your hunt real fast!!!!
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Quote from: stinkpickle on March 14, 2011, 01:56:28 PM
Some movement is fine, but it drives me nuts when they start spinning in the wind. I usually shove two sticks in the ground near the tail (hen decoy), to limit its travel.
Yep, :icon_thumright:, thats the way I do it.
Same here........sticks
Dont sweat the small stuff. If its blowing hard do like they said and anchor it. If it's just a good breeze, enjoy the show. Just go out and have fun. Best of luck to you with your first bird!
Quote from: handcannon on March 15, 2011, 12:09:11 AM
Dont sweat the small stuff. If its blowing hard do like they said and anchor it. If it's just a good breeze, enjoy the show. Just go out and have fun. Best of luck to you with your first bird!
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Movement is what Turkey see, Thats how we get busted Movement? Darn good Idea with the sticks, Thanks for the tip, I do like some Movement.
Hoot
I once tried the 2 dimensional Montana decoys... once. With a 4-5 mph wind, I think you could have generated electricity with the spinning going on...