When turkey hunters fail to lure in a dominant tom with common decoy setups consisting of a solo hen, or a subordinate jake with a hen, then it’s time to pull out one of these six strutters.
Avian-X LCD Strutter
This is as in-your-face as tomfoolery action gets. Even the wariest old gobbler won’t be able to ignore the LCD Strutter’s dominant strutting posture. From posture to paint, this level of detail and realism gives hunters a decided edge in the turkey woods. The AvianX Lifelike Collapsible Decoy (LCD) folds into a compact, lightweight package for travel and storage. Keep it handy in a backpack or turkey vest and then simply blow it up and connect it to its collapsible carbon stake for quick and easy deployment. The provided synthetic tail fan adds the finishing touch — or hunters can add their own real tail fan for an extra dose of realism. MSRP: $119.99. Contact:
Dave Smith Jake Strutter Decoy
The new Jake Strutter decoy from Dave Smith features the same ultra-realistic attention-grabbing look of its original Strutter decoy in a more portable, less intimidating package. What separates the Jake Strutter from the original Strutter is that its wings and beard are incorporated into its body. Simply add a tail fan (not included) and it’s ready for battle! Like all Dave Smith turkey decoys, the Jake Strutter is built to take a beating, and since there’s no inflation required, its rugged body will always hold its natural shape. If fact, the Jake Strutter is so tough, it can even withstand an accidental shotgun blast or broadhead through the body with only minimal damage. MSRP: $199.95. Contact: www.davesmithdecoys.com
Flambeau King Strutter Decoy
Modeled after a design by award-winning master carver Dave Constantine, Flambeau’s King Strutter decoy will enrage lurking gobblers with anatomical accuracy that is missing only a heartbeat — an evolution in turkey decoy innovation and realism. A keyhole stake plate accommodates a fixed position or a natural side-to-side full strut rotation of 60 degrees in a breeze. When fitted with either Flambeau’s high-definition synthetic tail fan or a real tail fan, the realism becomes so alive that dominant toms respond with fury — right into the gun or bow sights. The King Strutter includes a heavy-duty powder-coated steel stake, high-definition synthetic tail fan, synthetic beard and carry bag. Rule the roost this spring with realism that gets results. MSRP: $149.99. Contact: www.flambeauoutdoors.com
Killer Gear JakeFan Decoy
The JakeFan decoy from Killer Gear is tailor made for the proactive “fanning method” style of spring turkey hunting. It is designed to trigger an aggressive territorial response from a dominant tom, greatly increasing the odds of a successful hunt by mimicking the movements of a jake going in and out of strut, luring gobblers in up close and personal — taking the hunt from a game of yards to a game of inches. It can also be effectively used as a stationary decoy. MSRP: $139.99. Contact: www.killergear.com
MOJO Fatal Fan
During certain phases of the spring breeding cycle, gobblers won’t tolerate an invasion of their space, and savvy turkey hunters can take full advantage of their crabby disposition. The MOJO Fatal Fan is a lifelike artificial fan with a photo-realistic head mounted on a hinge that allows the fan to be laid back in an aggressive posture that drives tom turkeys wild. And both fan and stake fold to fit in a vest or coat to accommodate fleet of foot hunters. The Fatal Fan provides the most convenient way to enjoy the wildly popular scoot-and-shoot style of hunting but can also serve double duty as a standard decoy. MSRP: $39.99. Contact: www.mojooutdoors.com
Montana Decoy Wiley Tom
Montana Decoy brings realism, portability and flexibility to the turkey woods with its Wiley Tom reaping decoy. Built using Montana Decoy’s life-like HD photo process, this decoy is a standout in the looks department. Hunters can use the realistic printed fabric or add their own feathers. Individual feather sleeves allow easy replacement of damaged feathers without needing an entirely new fan. Known for its lightweight, realistic and ease of carry design, Montana Decoy brings true innovation to the turkey woods. MSRP: $89.99. Contact: www.montanadecoy.com
