Turkey decoys have come a long way since the old days of bulky, cumbersome pieces of plastic that made lugging them into the woods almost as inconvenient as not having one. However, you still need to understand the best ways to use them to find success.
Montana Decoy exists to give hunters a more packable…
Spring is upon us. And that means a couple of things: turkey season is right around the corner and the weather is unpredictable. Spring weather can include excessive rain, howling winds, and sometimes even snow.
Most will agree that wind and turkey hunting don’t mix well. The ruffling of trees, branches, and brush make already…
Heat waves dance across the plains. It’s the middle of September and pretty much every locale in the United States is dealing with near-unbearable heat. Just this side of the horizon a nice pronghorn tends his does. My hunting partner unfolds and raises a decoy, rocking it back and forth to catch the buck’s attention.…
Saving and Using a Tarsal Gland
Did you know that tarsal glands exist on bucks and does and are active year-round? Also, bucks are urinating down their back legs, called “rub urinating,” to create the musty odor most whitetail deer hunters have grown to love, all year as well. It’s just that they do it…
The fall leaves have blanketed the forest floor, and the crisp winter cold is spilling into the farmlands and fields of North America. You’ve begun to see more bucks lately, some of which are checking does. So what’s your strategy going into this year’s peak rut?
If you’ve happened to pick up a deer decoy…
It’s late in the turkey season and I’m tired of rising before the sun. On a recent morning, I made up my mind to roll over and wait for the daylight to wake me again. As is typical after several weeks of constant hunting, I’m less than enthusiastic about getting out of bed, but years…
There’s always good reason to use a deer decoy during the rut. Playing on a buck’s robot-like trance as he is roaming forests and fields, a decoy not only attracts deer, but also helps set up a shot, makes calls and scents more attractive, and adds a layer of excitement to an already exciting time.…
Jerry McPherson is an avid elk hunter. Tired of even thinking about how he might lug a bulky 3D elk decoy into the backcountry, he decided to come up with something better: a 2D, realistic, lightweight, and extremely packable elk decoy. That same concept plays into every decoy we manufacture. And our goal, just like…
Turkey decoys can be incredibly effective, but small setup mistakes can cost you opportunities in the field. From choosing the wrong decoy to poor placement and overcrowded setups, understanding these common errors can help hunters create more realistic spreads and bring wary gobblers into range this spring.
Colorado offers some of the best over-the-counter elk hunting opportunities in the West, with abundant public land and a large elk population spread across multiple game management units. This guide breaks down some of the best OTC units along with key insights on seasons, terrain, and proven strategies to help hunters plan a successful and…
