Bowhunting turkey without a blind. Which decoy

[lunghit]

Thinking about covering more ground with the bow so I'd like to leave the blind behind. I have a DSD hen and 3/4 jake but I'm going to carry just one. Which one would you carry? I'm thinking jake but would love to hear other thoughts. Thanks

[Greg Massey]

I would replace the gobbler decoys and use a hen decoy ...IMO

[Lcmacd 58]

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I'm positive today my decoy kept a tom from coming into range. I hunt public and has happened before.  So just a word if caution.
I also use DSD and it was a feeder hen.

[lunghit]

I would replace the gobbler decoys and use a hen decoy ...IMO

Just curious is this for safety reasons or do you think the hen will draw the toms attention more?

[lunghit]

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I'm positive today my decoy kept a tom from coming into range. I hunt public and has happened before.  So just a word if caution.
I also use DSD and it was a feeder hen.

You think a jake would have brought him in or was he just spooked?

[Ihuntoldschool]

I would be very hesitant to leave the blind if you are using the bow. 


I think you'd do better to be patient and find the right spot for your blind.

[Lcmacd 58]

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I'm positive today my decoy kept a tom from coming into range. I hunt public and has happened before.  So just a word if caution.
I also use DSD and it was a feeder hen.

You think a jake would have brought him in or was he just spooked?

He just didn't like the decoy....gobbled 4 times advancing until he topped the rise and saw the decoy. Would a jake have worked ... I personally don't think so .... I'll be there tomorrow with no decoy.

[lunghit]

You think a jake would have brought him in or was he just spooked?

He just didn't like the decoy....gobbled 4 times advancing until he topped the rise and saw the decoy. Would a jake have worked ... I personally don't think so .... I'll be there tomorrow with no decoy.
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Good luck and let us know how it goes tomorrow!

[CAPTJJ]

I use the DSD jake and hen and definitely would choose the jake if using just one decoy. That being said, I am trying to fill my second tag with no blind and still carrying both decoys. While the toms will usually strut right up to the jake, I like having the hen to bring any hens that may have a tom with them close.

[Greg Massey]

I would replace the gobbler decoys and use a hen decoy ...IMO

Just curious is this for safety reasons or do you think the hen will draw the toms attention more?

Just my opinion, as you get later in the season, I would use a hen in hopes it wouldn't spook a gobbler like a Jake or gobbler decoy..

[Lcmacd 58]

Update .... no decoy today .  1 3/4" of rain while I was out there .... no gobbles...no turkey .. season is over
Spent 18 days total with 3 tags ....not a shot fired. It's been a LONG time since I've done this. Can't wait till next spring.

[lunghit]

Update .... no decoy today .  1 3/4" of rain while I was out there .... no gobbles...no turkey .. season is over
Spent 18 days total with 3 tags ....not a shot fired. It's been a LONG time since I've done this. Can't wait till next spring.

Damn sorry to hear. I am having a tough time on this one piece of property as well. I have till May 31 to get it done so I have some time. Hope next season is much better for you.

[Lcmacd 58]

Thnx
I like it but it's been a while since I didn't harvest 1 .. my consolation is i called up some that got taken for some youngens