Strutter decoy for Wyoming mountain turkeys?

[mnhunter2]

Going to NE Wyoming and was wondering how these birds react to a strutter decoy, birds we saw last year where small groups with a dominant tom or two with them?

[joey46]

Hunted near Devil's Tower in 2022.  I didn't take my usual Funky Chicken and don't remember seeing anyone with any decoys.  It was run and gun hunting like the old days .  Wish I was going with you.  Good luck 🤞

Add - in the situation you describe if decoying we'd use an aggressive Jake not a full strutter.  Actually I sold my full strutter big decoys several years ago. We thought they intimidated as many as they brought in. 

[POk3s]

I wouldn't be anywhere near one. It's still legal to use high powered rifles during spring turkey season in Wyoming, and I know plenty that do. Sitting anywhere close to a full strut decoy while guys lob 1000 yard shots to test out their new gun, doesn't seem fun to me!

[joey46]

Good point.  Rifles still legal on Florida private and it can be a concern if a trespasser may be around. 

[PharmHunter]

Based on the number of people I saw hunting in Wyoming last week, in places I've never seen other hunters before, I wouldn't dream of taking a strutter decoy out there.  The pressure is continuing to grow and some unfortunately have no sense of courtesy so I'd assume the same for safety.

[joey46]

Jeez!  And I bet some will still try and reap or fan.  A little off topic but still consider that suicidal.