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I used to have a mojo critter but it broke on me. Based on my last successful hunt where the coyote sat on the field edge and watched the caller for a while, I was wondering if a decoy will pull those coyotes out of the bush that are sitting there watching more often and make me more successful? When i had the mojo I felt like it was just another thing to lug around and set up when hunting but if other people are having more success since starting to use a decoy I may get another one.
i have good luck with coyote decoys for the mating season. they seem to defend there territory
http://www.oodmag.com/community/show...-coyote-decoys
Are you talking a spinning decoy or moving decoy or an actual coyote decoy?Quote:
Originally Posted by timmer90
They add to the illusion and deceit in order to pull the coyote in, although I never use any decoy while turkey hunting.
I use the "yotie" the coyote decoy. I have a real coyote tail pinned on its for a bit of extra movement ( tail will move in the wind)
I have had coyotes come running in straight at it barking the entire time. Other time I have had them come running in for the black jack decoy then see the coyote decoy and stop and not come any farther.
I find it works the best at my one spot that is a pig farm that has lots of food around. coyote decoy right in the middle of the field and do howls. I called in 3 at once last year, Got two of them .
I like a motion decoy like the mojo critter you mention....(I have the foxjack 2-same kind of thing) It isn't too intimidating and draws their attention away from you...
I find that the decoy really gets their attention and they dont notice me shifting positions to make a shot.
Foxpro blackjack is what I use and it moves and spins.
Only thing I don't like about the Black jack is I can hear the motor running from 30+ yards away. I know coyotes have stopped when they heard that, But it was too late for them as they were like 50 yards from me.
I have a foxjack on my foxpro and like it .It can be controlled on off from remote whereas the mojo critter goes constantly.
I also have an actual coyote decoy but find it noisy to carry.
I use the primos Sit-N-Spin motion decoy and find it works well in combination with my foxpro
i also have a mo jo that i put out with my other decoys just in case they need to see movement. I did shoot 3 this fall and didn't have any decoys out and got all 3.
Yeah like last year I called in 8 and I wasn't using a decoy on any of those sets and this year I've called in 3 without a decoy so far. I just hear it a lot that they sit in the cover and watch the field and Im wondering if them being able to see movement will help get them to come out without as much hesitation and therefore ill see coyotes I otherwise wouldn't have.
I read you can use turkey decoys. Once they are called in, they seem to forget it was a rabbit in destress the heard. I hope to try it next week when im back in the bush. Has anyone tried this?
I contacted the MNR a couple years back seeking clarification and sent them the following pictures, explained I was coyote hunting and if I was legal with my e-caller inside the decoy. They responded it would be fine but best not to use it for coyotes during an open turkey season... Never did try it but I would imagine it would work well...Quote:
Originally Posted by TPark
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Primos mojo critters, and I will let you know if I ever see a coyote this year....:-(
Tonight i watched a Randy Anderson dvd. They had a stuffed decoy. I was thinking of getting a 3d target of a coyote and trying it. Any thoughts?
I shot two coyotes last spring, sneaking up to my turkey decoy. There's no reason why a turkey decoy won't work now !
X2 on the turkey decoy... Coyote attacked mine last year... No6 shot... 3.5... Did the job no prob...!
I use an Icotec GC300 and the primos heart decoy. Covered it with leftovers from my last tanning project and have it draped with raccoon fur. I use the mouth distress caller first to get some really good distances. Then switch to the remote caller. This usually only gets them to the edge of the bush. Once they see the motion decoy they can't resist.