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General Discussion => Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods => Topic started by: dasman on April 11, 2014, 09:09:24 AM

Title: Stuffer hen
Post by: dasman on April 11, 2014, 09:09:24 AM
Hello all
Picked up a stuffer deke from Mr. Slaton. Liked to hear from guys dealing with transporting these in the field. Pics of boxes made etc. would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Stuffer hen
Post by: Dtrkyman on April 11, 2014, 10:25:50 PM
I have had two stuffer hens for years, they are way more durable than most think, I do not have a bag or box I simply carry them, one has a wood base and if I am packing far I strap it to my pack!

I normally bowhunt so I am always packing a blind and have no problem toting the dekes around, they are simply amazing how well they work! Most of the birds I shoot are inside 10 yards, my wife shot hers at 6 yards last year right off the decoys back, Guillotine to da face :OGturkeyhead:
Title: Re: Stuffer hen
Post by: dasman on April 13, 2014, 06:49:15 PM
Thanks man for your response. I'm hoping they're durable. I keep hearing about feathers coming off.. etc. The neck is a bit fragile as are the legs tho' the legs will be fine as long as I'm careful.
Title: Re: Stuffer hen
Post by: Dtrkyman on April 17, 2014, 08:52:50 PM
I cut the legs off one and just push it into the dirt with the support rod, the gobblers love the one like that, looks like a breeder or submissive, the hens always head straight to her as well and beat her up!

She has taken three  whippings already this year. Cool thing today is I had her out with a dsd flock and the hen came in and went straight to the stuffer! The tom appeared to be headed toward the jake but was interrupted by my buddy with a load of hevi shot to the grill!

You will love them the response is amazing!
Title: Re: Stuffer hen
Post by: Dtrkyman on April 19, 2014, 10:45:17 AM
where do I look at the dekes from Mr. Slaton?