A lot of hunters are turning to turkey fans for decoys. With that comes much discussion about the wisdom and potential safety hazards of using such a technique.

I would agree that it’s not a good tactic to employ when other hunters are nearby; they could easily mistake you for a bird and take a shot at you. But on private ground, it might be just the thing you need to ensure the killing of your next longbeard.

Realtree has some good advice on using a tail fan for decoy purposes. Be sure to watch their video for more advice after reading the article.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITcoazUXmsY

The best way to kill a stubborn field bird is often to hide behind a turkey fan and crawl to them. Sounds crazy. But I promise you it works. Here’s how to do it… [continued]

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