Decoy movement

[renegade19]

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.

[stinkpickle]

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.

[njdevilsb]

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.

[renegade19]

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.

[jwhunter]

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!!!!

[spurman]

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, , thats the way I do it.

[jv]

Same here........sticks

[handcannon]

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!

[bowhunter84]

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!

[Hootowl]

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

[lightsoutcalls]

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...