Heads up elk decoy???
Contributors to this thread:Elk
From: Toby
19-Jun-15
I'm looking for feedback on this decoy from those who have used it. Interested in effectiveness, ease of set up, carrying ease, and any other info.
From: Ermine
19-Jun-15
It's light. Easy to carry and does the trick. Secret weapon
From: Toby
19-Jun-15
Does it fold up?
How do you attach it to things.
From: Ron Niziolek
19-Jun-15
I'll echo what Ermine said. Always have it strapped on my pack while hunting. Very quick to employ whether you hand hold it, clamp it to a branch or mount it on your bow..
From: elkmtngear
19-Jun-15
From: Southern draw
19-Jun-15
Sold my DSDs after using it this last season. very lightweight, use real fans for best results.
From: Cheesehead Mike
19-Jun-15
Elk fan?????
From: GRoe
19-Jun-15
Toby, thanks for your interest. I only fold the decoy on long packs in or out. Otherwise it's put together strapped to my pack or in my hand.
There is a bow mount and a clamp.
One could open the pocket of the decoy and slide it over a pine branch.
As far as its effectiveness, I've had elk(cows/calves/bulls) at point blank range...one of those encounters I'm still in therapy about. 7 yards away from a big nontypical and no shot has been tough to cope with.
GR
From: Southern draw
19-Jun-15
"OH" should read closer next time Cheesehead Mike, any way the turkey Heads up decoys work well too. Never tried the Elk ones.
From: huntmaster
19-Jun-15
I'd like to tell you, but my original one is sitting on a hill side some where in WY... Lol!
I did buy another one this year and plan on taking it back to WY.
From: Royboy
19-Jun-15
Used one last year and loved it. Saw a 6 pt at 400 yards and did a cow call and waved the decoy and he looked up and immediately started trotting to us. He came all the way but saw impatient me move at 50 yds. He came from private and left a herd to get that decoy. Easy to carry and have ready. A clamp would be good for hanging off some branches.
From: LONEBULL
19-Jun-15
I'd love to try one. I have a Montanna that's just to big for my run and gun style. Anyone want to trade?
From: LUNG$HOT
19-Jun-15
I have one. Get one! Well worth it!
From: Toby
19-Jun-15
Who has the best price on them?
From: dapper
19-Jun-15
I have one. I had my wife sew a couple of small parachute cord loops to the tips of the ears and a couple lower on the neck. I use little rubber ties to attach it to the back of my backpack or daypack while traveling and then use the little ties to fasten the decoy to tree limbs, bushes or even an arrow stuck into the ground when using it on a setup. Works pretty slick.
Dan