Montana cow elk decoy yes or now?

[Marc_350]

My 2013 elk funds are are getting close to being expired. I was just wondering if I should buy one. The reason I would get one is to hopefully draw in a bull and prevent it from getting hung up. Has any one used one of these and how'd it work for you. Also was it comfortable packing around while archery hunting. Thanks

 

[Bullhunter]

Heads up decoy is the way to go.

 

[nclonghunter]

I went to a local fabric store and found a piece of fleece material that's the same color of an elk. Cut it to close deminsions of an elks body minus the dead. Marked some contour lines and painted a white rump. I plan on stretching a cord between to trees and clipping it on the string. It rolls up about the size of a t- shirt and weighs nothing. I anticipated purchasing a heads up to attach to the body but probably not this year.


It's just a visual thing and may just work? Or not? But it cost me $7


Good luck

 

[Wiltz]

I say YES to the decoy!  I have seen at least three bulls come to a decoy, one was a 350 class that my buddy currently has on his wall.  I have always used the rump decoy, but I would think the heads up is about the same.  They fold up rather small and once you have it situated on or in your pack you dont even know its there.  What we do is get pretty close to a bull set up the decoy in a place the bull will see it (about 50 to 100 yards away) then close the gap to about 40 to 50 yards.  if the bull gets focused on the decoy then you are home free.

 

[Big Tex]

I've found it easier to hunt with a decoy if your hunting with a partner, with the partner/caller also working the decoy.  You may factor in how many variables you want to keep track of while on the stalk if you are running solo. 

 

[buglelk]

I personally prefer the Heads Up decoy as it's smaller and lighter, and much easier to use when you're on the move. As Big Tex said, they work best when there are two hunters and the caller has the decoy, but they also make a bow mount for the Heads Up decoy so you can attach it to your bow when you're hunting solo. We've had great luck using it both ways.


http://www.elk101store.com/servlet/the-Heads-Up-Elk-Decoys/Categories

 

[Marc_350]

The heads up is just the head of a cow right?

 

[beran_10]

You got it...Just the head and neck! Check them out on the link Corey supplied.

 

[Marc_350]

Alright thanks.

 

[Oldcarp]

I have used the Montana decoy for a few years and have had success with them.

 

[Montana_BackCountry]

For me, the decision between Heads Up and Montana decoys is decided with the terrain you are going to be hunting.  If it's open terrain I would advise the Montana decoy because it's a more full presentation of an elk.  They're also able to be placed stationary if you want to set up in front of the decoy to ambush a bull approaching from afar. 


Alternately, the heads up decoy would be my choice in thick, mountainous areas where a bull might hang up and be coaxed in by a quick sighting of the decoy (which is only a cut out of the neck/head.) 


Personally I've only used the Montana decoy.  I have seen it make the difference in calling bulls down on the prairie who weren't convinced with calls alone.  Sometimes appealing to more than one of their senses is necessary to get them to commit.