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General Discussion => Turkey Hunting Tips ,Strategies & Methods => Topic started by: turkeytromp on March 27, 2011, 09:09:53 PM

Title: Getting a new hen decoy... what pose??
Post by: turkeytromp on March 27, 2011, 09:09:53 PM
I need some opinions on this guys.....
I'm going to upgrade my hen decoy this season and by the looks of it I think I will go with a new DSD hen after reading all the hype about them, However,

What pose should I get? I hunt in mostly hilly timber woods here in southern ohio and maybe a field edge or two sometimes. I have had good luck with my primos She mobile but she is getting rough looking from all the briars and transporting wounds.
Title: Re: Getting a new hen decoy... what pose??
Post by: neal on March 27, 2011, 09:32:53 PM
I have both the feeder and the upright if I had to pick just one I'd say probally the feeder shes more relaxed looking.

You can't go wrong with either.
Title: Re: Getting a new hen decoy... what pose??
Post by: Duke0002 on March 27, 2011, 09:37:03 PM
One consideration is how high the vegetation will be where you plan to use it.  If birds can't see a feeding hen decoy, it's not a lot of use.  If vegetation height is no problem, I'd go with the feeding decoy.  

I have some foam decoys that I tilt down so they don't look super alert.  

Title: Re: Getting a new hen decoy... what pose??
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on March 29, 2011, 04:18:41 PM
If I was only going to by one it would be the relaxed or feeding position.
Title: Re: Getting a new hen decoy... what pose??
Post by: sugarray on March 29, 2011, 04:25:54 PM
I would say feeder too.  She is more relaxed.  Vegetation height is important, that old gobbler needs to be able to see her.
Title: Re: Getting a new hen decoy... what pose??
Post by: TauntoHawk on March 29, 2011, 04:27:13 PM
I wood go with the more visible standing hen in timber
Title: Re: Getting a new hen decoy... what pose??
Post by: guesswho on March 29, 2011, 04:37:04 PM
I'm not much on decoys but I'd go with the reverse cowgirl. aka relaxed.
Title: Re: Getting a new hen decoy... what pose??
Post by: mnangler on March 29, 2011, 08:06:40 PM
In the woods a standing hen is more visible in the open or fields a feeding  hen looks more natural.
Title: Re: Getting a new hen decoy... what pose??
Post by: turkeytromp on March 29, 2011, 08:21:04 PM
Ok, think I will go with the dsd standing hen this year and then next season get the feeding hen and jake.Aready spent to much this year on turkey stuff as I have turkey OCD!

Thanks for the input everyone its appreciated! :thanks:
Title: Re: Getting a new hen decoy... what pose??
Post by: bbcoach on March 30, 2011, 09:22:59 PM
I've used Feeders and Uprights and I prefer the Feeders.  My Feeders have heads that move and that is what seems to draw the Longbeards in if you aren't using a Strutter with a Submissive Hen.  IMO, it seems that they prefer a Hen that has some movement to it.