I agree 100%
Decoys
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Bgoodman30
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Speaking of elitist pricks!
I don't use them because I don't want to carry them. If you want to go ahead. No idea what's the best bang for your buck.
Dude you are a karen.Look I could be snarky as my disdain for decoys is extremely well known.
I'll choose to not be my normal self. I will however question trying to have a 4 year old kill a bird or heck even a 6 year old. Seems fishy, like dad wants a jump on the season so let's drag the new born out so I can hunt. We've seen it on here before.
Next, why is there this mentality that for kids to get into something these days it's got to be super duper easy? Most of us grew up earning things not having them gifted to us. Such a weird instant gratification culture now. I'm glad I was taught to hunt not kill. I'm also glad I learned range estimating tactics without a crutch.
As far as decoys, it's like kissing other dudes. Just don't start and don't cross that line or forever more you know what you'll be labeled
Setterman
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you really got me with this one
BigCityBubba
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For all the decoy haters, which decoys do you hate the most because they are so effective that there is no challenge to the hunt? Just asking so I know to stay clear of them.
It's the ones you just place out and they call the turkeys for you, if the gobblers are hesitant to commit it will chase them down, bring them back and hold them while you shoot…
I think they are called "Hitman decoys" by Tom Foolery…
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Would like to see this thread recreated in the waterfowl forum..
deerhunter10
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Not a duck hunter but be happy to I'm a self righteous elitist of course at your service.Would like to see this thread recreated in the waterfowl forum..
Would like to see this thread recreated in the waterfowl forum..
That's been brought up before (just like the always posted loin cloth and sling shot comment) but waterfowl and turkey decoy topic isn't really apples to apples
Southern Sportsman
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Go to youtube, search "turkey charges decoy" or "turkey reaping" and take your pick.
Southern Sportsman
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How do you feel about shooting turkeys with rifles?Would like to see this thread recreated in the waterfowl forum..
The most amazing part of this conversation (and it happens every time) is people bring up decoys, then anti decoy hunters comment on it, then the pro decoy take it personal and start name calling and making comments back to the other side doing the same thing they got upset about to start with 
Fact 1 - hunting WITH decoys is % wise more successful then never using them
Fact 2 - Hunting WITH decoys generally speaking is a more lazy (for a lack of a better word, not calling PEOPLE lazy just the hunt style) then without
Fact 3 - Hunting WITH decoys covers up a lack of experience or overall woodsman ship in a lot of people (again not saying if you use them you are not a good hunter)
Those are all facts that cant really be debated. If you like or prefer those options then until its illegal have at it, BUT dont get mad or offended if some of those facts are brought up by folks that are against them.
Fact 1 - hunting WITH decoys is % wise more successful then never using them
Fact 2 - Hunting WITH decoys generally speaking is a more lazy (for a lack of a better word, not calling PEOPLE lazy just the hunt style) then without
Fact 3 - Hunting WITH decoys covers up a lack of experience or overall woodsman ship in a lot of people (again not saying if you use them you are not a good hunter)
Those are all facts that cant really be debated. If you like or prefer those options then until its illegal have at it, BUT dont get mad or offended if some of those facts are brought up by folks that are against them.
TheLBLman
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There seems to be a pre-season turkey decoy conversation here every spring
Last year's discussions were actually a bit more enlightening to me.
For those wanting more perspective, here ya go . . . . . .
www.tndeer.com
Last year's discussions were actually a bit more enlightening to me.
For those wanting more perspective, here ya go . . . . . .
Done with decoys
I know a ton of people are against them but honestly they have hurt me only. I’ve had more birds come in and putt at decoys or turn away from a decoy then ever come to one. It’s happened a ton more with the styrofoam ones but not a fan of carrying the avian ones. I think I’m just done with them...
Little bit of a difference in the traditions of hunting waterfowl over decoys versus the turkey crap.Would like to see this thread recreated in the waterfowl forum..
i made the mistake a few years ago asking if anyone ever used the funky chicken decoy. thought it was kind of an odd decoy. i got the same tongue lashing as kornbread
Southern Sportsman
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It's a time honored tradition here, and one of my favorite March rituals. There hasn't been a "reaping" thread yet, and no one has killed a bearded hen, but the decoy thread is a mainstay.There seems to be a pre-season turkey decoy conversation here every spring
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Done with decoys
I know a ton of people are against them but honestly they have hurt me only. I’ve had more birds come in and putt at decoys or turn away from a decoy then ever come to one. It’s happened a ton more with the styrofoam ones but not a fan of carrying the avian ones. I think I’m just done with them...
I really scratch my head at the accusations of "self righteous" "holier than thou" by guys who either like using decoys or say "if it's legal then do it". Then they proceed to hate someone for their opinion and explanation. Some who are against decoys have called names which is not helpful.The most amazing part of this conversation (and it happens every time) is people bring up decoys, then anti decoy hunters comment on it, then the pro decoy take it personal and start name calling and making comments back to the other side doing the same thing they got upset about to start with
Fact 1 - hunting WITH decoys is % wise more successful then never using them
Fact 2 - Hunting WITH decoys generally speaking is a more lazy (for a lack of a better word, not calling PEOPLE lazy just the hunt style) then without
Fact 3 - Hunting WITH decoys covers up a lack of experience or overall woodsman ship in a lot of people (again not saying if you use them you are not a good hunter)
Those are all facts that cant really be debated. If you like or prefer those options then until its illegal have at it, BUT dont get mad or offended if some of those facts are brought up by folks that are against them.
Setterman
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There's decoys and then there's that horrendous thing.i made the mistake a few years ago asking if anyone ever used the funky chicken decoy. thought it was kind of an odd decoy. i got the same tongue lashing as kornbread
Stooping To the funky chicken is an Entirely other level
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Stupid. Have the same thoughts about shooting ducks with 3.5"
