Huntress

I bought myself a pair of 1000g thinsulate Irish Setter Swampghost boots with ExoFlex fit system yesterday. I know I need to get waders.. but I wanted something I could use for turkey, waterfowl, and deer season. I needed them in time for deer rifle season starting here Wed. in NH.

Ok I have some questions about what the decoy bags are made of... Are they canvas or some type of mesh screen like what is on patio furniture?? I am concerned about mildew and such.... I would really want something like mess which would speed up drying time with air flow. I plan on hanging them from the ceiling of a gambrel shed for storage.

I got my decoys from Rogers out of Kansas yesterday.. boy that was fast service lol These decoys sure have the wow factor.. lol very nice. Now I need all the goodies to set them up I plan on picking up a few calls here locally... So I can start practicing for next yr

Great Pics... thanks for sharing

I vote Vinci.... she is worth every penny

That is good to know.. Thank you for sharing I think I got a pretty good deal on the decoys.

I bought one for my Vinci but it wouldn't fit.... Soo went with their Fast Fire holographic water proof site. It is amazing. I am dealing with new glasses with a blended bifocal.. It has been and still is a challenge getting use to them. This is why I wanted the new sites. I can look over top of my glasses and use the site to enlarge the game. Works for me ^5. (I have made a correction to my post under 2011 Spring Turkey Season.) I must have been in a hurry to finish that post. Sorry for the incorrect info.

Yes I was just looking at the bags. DD had a 12 pocket for the mallards and I am looking for a 6 pocket for the geese.

I am a very happy camper today! Called Rogers Sporting Goods to order my Christmas present today Santa is bringing me a 6pk of Dakota Decoy x-treme Canada geese floaters and a 12pk of DD x-treme Mallard floaters. Now can someone please recommend what to buy to set them up in the water with for easy gathering?

OH wow.... I am like Soooo jealous.. lol I think I am getting decoys for Christmas. Soo I will be better prepared for next yr.

I am sorry.. Didn't get notice of new posts until today. Well I live in NH and most of the property is posted.. We had to get permission to hunt here. and I regret to tell you... I missed this fall T season because of oral surgery. Went in to have a tooth pulled and it shattered.... The dentist had to cut into my jaw bow to get the roots out... The mear vibration of riding in my jeep caused great pain for 2 weeks... So I didn't get to hunt this fall. I am still recooperating by the way. Not fun I tell you. It's Deer Youth Day here this morning... Soo my hubby and son are in the woods in hopes of bagging the illusive whitetail.

I don't like synthetic stocks as a general rule.. I love the beauty of wood myself but I see and understand the need for it when it comes to hunting waterfowl. The black stocks remind me of a toy... I just don't like them for a gun. The hardest decision I had was to choose between the two patterns since my plan was and is to hunt turkey as well. I had to wait for mine to be shipped since they only had black stocks available in the store. Now that was pure torture I tell you.. lol My heart was pounding when the box was opened to reveal my new Vinci. She is a beauty! I am very pleased with my decision.

The 2011 Fall Turkey season is looking pretty darn good around here...lol I was able to snag this photo hanging my hand out the window of my jeep with camera in hand.

Thank you. It was a wonderful experience I shared with my family. I hope to have many more. Our 9yr old son will be hunting with us next spring since he proved himself to be very comfortable and accurate shooting his dad's 270 at the range. I was concerned how he would handle the recoil. He did just fine .. in fact he out shot Brad...lol I am also proud to say he is pulling back 42lbs with his bow and hitting well within the kill zone at 20 yards. He is going to be a force to be reckoned with. lol

Welcome Candice27. I am new too.. I noticed you put your physical address on the site... You might want to remove that. Safety First.... you know

I don't want one anymore life like.... I am afraid of getting shot by another hunter trying to shoot my decoy as it is.... and while I am touching on that subject.. there is a new deer decoy that is well.. unbelievably realistic. I can't remember the name of it right now. I will ask my husband when he gets out of the woods.. (he's bow hunting this morning) I was going to ask for one for Christmas since they aren't cheap... But my husband pointed out that it would be too dangerous to use during rifle season. So scratched that off my wish list since I don't bow hunt... umm yet.. lol I found it : Carry-Lite® EZ-Buck HD Deer Decoy

^ Funny post lol But sounds like Mudhen gave you sage advise.

Sounds like a must have. Like guns.. I don't buy a lot.. just the best I can afford. The season starts soon here in NH. I sure would like to give it a try.

I would appreciate feed back on Dakota Duck decoys anyone with experience has to offer. thank you

Correction... Ok you guys can call me a dork now for sure.. DUH! I wanted the speed bead but it wouldn't fit.... I got the Burris Fast Fire holographic instead... IT is waterproof. My eyes aren't as good as they use to be and I had to get glasses this yr. It takes a while getting use to bifocals you know. This is why... I had to have the new site. Thank you Mike, I hunt in Orford, NH near our house. I have had turkeys come to my wild bird feeders... but have no plans of shooting one in my front yard.. I never realized just how much fun it is... SOOO exciting when they answer the call.. see them run out into the field displaying their beautiful fan tails... I am hooked ... line and sinker.. lol We got a primos tom turkey decoy... They are the best in my opinion. Love being able to raise and lower his tail.. turn him on the stake.. with a pull string which also lets you know... how far your turkey is from you. So life like I tell you... love that decoy. Remember that old commerical.. (telling my age here) Try it .. You'll like it... Well it applies here. I originally wanted a speed dot scope for my Vinci... but it wouldn't fit. Purchased a Burris red dot scope instead .... turns out the Burris is water proof... soo I couldn't be happier with my shotgun. I would like to have a Benelli hat though

I want to try out duck and goose hunting here in NH... I got my Vinic for Christmas last yr. She did me proud during my first Turkey season I have a goose call..and a waterproof jacket so far.. lol I know I know.. I need decoys.... still trying to decided if I want pants or waders. I am just not sure.... Plus.. I know my dog is well... lol more of a couch potato.. He retrieves my chickens pretty good though.. lol Herded one right in the front door haha knothead! We have a couple of active ponds right behind our house. I don't have a boat either.. but did see some cheap cannoes at walmarts for about 400.00 has anybody tried one of those? OH an another thing.. I got some skeet and one of those toss machines.. the hard part is to find a range that will allow you to use them.... These are biodegradable... but still can't find a range.

Good morning, I am new to this forum so please forgive me if I make a few mistakes I decided last yr that I was going to get over my fear of the shotgun.. lol I wanted to take up turkey, duck, and goose hunting.. Soo a shotgun was a must. I researched... looking for what I thought was the very best choice for me... The Vinci was and is the winner. My dear husband gave me a brand new Vinic for Christmas and YES we went to the range on Christmas day to try her out. It was there and then I named her "Mona" Spring Turkey season finally arrived. I was soo excited and still am.. lol Here's my story: It was a good morning up on the mountain.... We climbed up there after Isaac left for school. Brad set up the decoys (affectionately named Ted Nugent and Tiffany). We sat quietly for a couple of mins... as we watched the morning sun burn the fog off the meadow. Brad sent out a call...... Booming from the distance came that distinctive answer from a gobbler. He would raise his head out of the grass with mouth gaped open looking for that special someone. He spied our decoys.... Ted standing ever so proud and life like with full tail displayed and Tiffany in a feeding position. The gobbler wasted no time making his way over... I was ready... Pulled Mona up ...placed that red dot right on the head and pulled her trigger. She thundered and rose to the occasion. The Gobbler met his match and fell to the ground. The whole thing didn't take more than 15 mins. and he weighed in at 17lbs. Now I am waiting for the fall season.