What would spring be without gobbles rolling from ridgetops at daylight? Well, about as much fun as a turkey hunt without a solid stable of fakes.
Today’s turkey decoys are far more realistic, durable, and, yes, costly than those of seasons past. We found some great bargains, as well as some premium, uber-realistic decoys that, while a significant investment, can add a new level of excitement to your encounters with longbeards this spring.
We put 14 decoys— including hens, jakes, and strutters—through a gauntlet of tests to help you figure out which to add to your arsenal this spring.
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THUNDER CHICK
A BASIC, NO-FRILLS hen decoy, the Thunder Chick offers solid realism, a handy stake system, and a welcome price tag.
The rotomolded decoy slips into a turkey vest…
