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Author Topic: My moose antler decoy  (Read 765 times)

Offline Duckbutt

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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #20 on: January 26, 2015, 08:31:00 PM »
Joebuck will be jealous of that contraption.
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Offline ChuckC

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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #21 on: January 26, 2015, 08:33:00 PM »
OK. . .  THAT is cool.  If I ever go moose hunting I WILL make me one of those.

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Offline Herdbull

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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #22 on: January 26, 2015, 08:40:00 PM »
Whip, that is the beauty of it, easily trimmed in the field. The initial size is for vissibilty, trying to get a bull to come from great distance. Trip that trigger. Utility on windy days is also a consideration. But simply flashing a palm (that is >3 times the size of a scapula) may be all that is needed.
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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #23 on: January 26, 2015, 08:48:00 PM »
Hunting... a game of pauses and hesitations, by both prey and predator.
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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #24 on: January 26, 2015, 08:49:00 PM »
The hard part would be getting a good shot while you are rocking head side to side.  :)
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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #25 on: January 26, 2015, 08:55:00 PM »
very cool, thanks for sharing, may have to build one myself.
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Offline Herdbull

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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #26 on: January 26, 2015, 09:13:00 PM »
My neighbors think I’m crazy, one minute I’m mowing the lawn with 80 # of dog food on my back, and the next I’m shooting arrows with 47” of moose horns on my head.  Ha Ha . The decoys are actually quite light, but I definitely have to focus on target.
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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #27 on: January 26, 2015, 09:30:00 PM »
You never know it's so realistic you could even seduce a cow moose!
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Offline ron w

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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #28 on: January 26, 2015, 09:55:00 PM »
LOL.......your crazy........but I like it!!
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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #29 on: January 26, 2015, 10:05:00 PM »
Herdbull, did you know Bart Schleyer? I knew him for several years in Alaska, not well but as an acquaintance. I would assume that you are aware that Bart was killed by a griz in the Yukon several years ago.
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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #30 on: January 26, 2015, 10:17:00 PM »
newhouse114- Yes I even wrote a tribute article about some of his life.

  http://www.brothersofthebow.com/html/solospirits.html  

I dedicated my last moose hunt to Bart. See my thread about Solo hunt and Tribute posted in Sept. this year. It was the ten year aniversary of Bart's passing. Please consider sharing any interesting events you had with him sometime. But only if you want to. I know all relationships are special. Thanks Mike
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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #31 on: January 26, 2015, 10:59:00 PM »
Nice moose antler dekes Mike!

I anticipate some exciting action with those horns....

Keep the wind in your face!

Shoot straight, Shinken

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Offline Gene Wensel

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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #32 on: January 26, 2015, 11:48:00 PM »
I just got a brainstorm Mike. Get a big bull coming with the big set. When he steps behind some brush, quickly switch to a 20" wide version of the same rack and he'll think you are 75 yards farther than you really are! Ha!
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Offline Hopewell Tom

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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #33 on: January 27, 2015, 05:25:00 AM »
My father always said that I had a head for horns - except that they don't grow on wood...

When you keep mixing things up, it's always more interesting. Good luck and be careful.
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Offline KyStickbow

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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #34 on: January 27, 2015, 05:40:00 AM »
Thats pretty slick!
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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #35 on: January 27, 2015, 06:30:00 AM »
Great idea......could be tough in a high wind.
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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #36 on: January 27, 2015, 06:55:00 AM »
NIce,  As you know John and I have been using an antler hat for a few years on moose not. Yours is pretty dang impressive.

 
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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #37 on: January 27, 2015, 07:01:00 AM »
I would suggest that it takes a guy with a certain set of....attributes....to wear those antlers while approaching a mature bull. Mike (Herdbull) undoubtedly has that base covered!

I love stuff like this. I've thought several times about a similar concept with a set of cow moose ears and some type of dark brown upper body/head cover.

Great concept and creativity Mike!
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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #38 on: January 27, 2015, 07:06:00 AM »
Dang it must be a long cold winter where you guy are. Yall have to much time on your hands. Those are over the top.
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Re: My moose antler decoy
« Reply #39 on: January 27, 2015, 07:25:00 AM »
That's pretty impressive Mike, I cant wait till you have the chance to put them into action.


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