Predator decoys are an important part of the hunting gear that we needed while doing predator hunting. Well, a decoy can maximize the rate of hunting success. In addition, the purpose of a predator decoy is not only to attract the predator’s attention but also to distract them from you.
Once a predator sees the movement of the decoy fur tail, they lock the target and chase them to finish.
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1. MOJO Predator Hunting Decoy
2. Lucky Duck Predator Decoy
3. ICOtec PD200 Predator Decoy
4. FOXPRO Predator Decoy
5. Flambeau Outdoor Predator Decoy
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1. MOJO Predator Hunting Decoy
★Why You Choose This Decoy
- 360° Tantalizing Motion:- Well, on the top of the plastic cable stick a realistic prey-type fur is mounted that attracts the predator’s attention. And on the end of the cable, a magnet is fixed that provides a circular motion when connected to the Super Critter top. It runs continuously all the time but has a 3-second pause after every 5-second circular motion.
- Battery:- Comes with 4 AAA batteries that last for around 20 hours and with sound last for 18 hours. Recommend always keeping another set of batteries while going for a hunt.
- Built-In Tripod:- The built-in tripod stand with a locking mechanism in it, provides you with steady mounting on the hard ground. In addition, MOJO peg with 1/4″ thread in between the tripod leg for multiple mounting options.
- Remote Caller:- Built-in electric caller comes with a really soft rabbit sound in it. Moreover, it has a 3.5mm auxiliary port that controls most remote electronics callers. After that, you can control the circular motion as well as the predator sound with the remote. You just need a double side 3.5mm male auxiliary cable.
- Durability:- Built with nylon, plastic fur cover, and ABS material. Instead of using plastic material housing, they gave ABS plastic rugged housing that protects it from rain and fog.
MOJO Outdoors is a famous brand for making motion and spinning wing decoys. The MOJO Critter series comes with 5 predator decoys. But I liked the Critter Predator hunting decoy and Super Critter predator decoy. Both are great products but I end up with Super Critter because it comes with a predator caller and built-in tripod stand.
Well, it provides a realistic live-action to all predators, once they see the decoy they lock and chase them to finish. In addition, the tripod stand and 1/4″ thread help you to carry predator sound further without distortion by the grass, wood, etc. Overall, the most effective predator decoys on the market. Recommend going with this one if your budget is under $60.
2. Lucky Duck Predator Decoy
★Why You Choose This Decoy
- 360° Erratic Motion:- On the top of the cable stick, a realistic prey fur is mounted to attract the predators. And the other end has a magnet that provides erratic motion. It runs continuously with a 2-speed setting.
- Battery:- The 4 AAA batteries are not included in the pack and last for around 18 hours. Recommend always keeping another set of batteries while going for a hunt.
- Tripod stand:- Comes with a tripod stand that provides you with steady mounting on any terrain. The stand is a little shorter than the MOJO predator’s decoy.
- Remote Caller:- It has a 3.5mm auxiliary port that is compatible with most remote electronics callers. By using an auxiliary function you can control the decoy’s erratic motion and sound. You just need a double-side 3.5mm male auxiliary cable.
- Durability:- This is fabricated with a hard plastic material that withstands harsh weather conditions. But I am not sure that it is waterproof.
Since 1995 Lucky Duck™ is a famous brand for outdoor gear. They built their brand reputation around the subtle art of critter deception. Well, they have 5 predator decoys each one is good according to their area of interest. But I like Knig Critter the most because it works with an e-caller and becomes a perfect remote decoy for hunting.
In a nutshell, it is a lightweight predator decoy with good built quality. When a predator sees the prey-fur spinning top they come closer to the decoys without seeing you. Most of the features are similar to the MOJO predator decoy except for the inbuilt speaker and tripod stand. Overall, it is a good product if your budget is low.
3. ICOtec PD200 Predator Decoy
★Why You Choose This Decoy
- 360° Circular Motion:- The decoy tail is fabricated with ductile material and looks like a spring rod. The tail has 2-easy change decoy toppers one is made with feathers and the other is with prey fur. The speed is adjusted by the dial control and the tail rod has an LED light feature for night hunting.
- Battery:- The 4 AAA batteries are not included in the pack but with the help of a battery cap thumbscrew, you can easily change the battery. Recommend always keeping another set of batteries while going for a hunt.
- Ground spikes:- This is a stand-alone predator-hunting decoy with the help of ground spikes you can easily push it into the ground wherever you want. Easy to unscrew after use and place on the side holder unit.
- Remote Caller:- It has a 3.5mm auxiliary port that is compatible with most remote electronics callers and also compatible with ICOtec GC320. By using an auxiliary function you can control the decoy’s circular motion as well as the caller sound. You just need a double-side 3.5mm male auxiliary cable.
- Durability:- This is constructed with a hard plastic material that withstands harsh weather conditions. The motor functionality is really quiet that doesn’t produce gear noise. In addition, the 2-holder units provide you to hold the decoy tail and ground spikes. Moreover, it comes with a one-year factory warranty.
ICOtec is a famous outdoor gear brand since 2011, mostly dealing in electronic calls and decoys. The quality of the product is really premium and has tremendous results. Well, I chose 2 ICOtec products that are best for universal predator decoy one is ICOtec PD200 and ICOtec AD 400. Both are great decoys but I end up with PD200 due to its low price and stand-alone features in the field. Where AD400 works great with an e-caller.
In a nutshell, PD200 works great with or without an e-caller. Because you can easily push it into the ground with the help of ground spikes. Control the audio and decoy tail movement from 100 yards out in the woods. The decoy’s tail runs continuously with a pause of 3 seconds and a motion of 5 seconds. Overall, a great product but after a few usages, the decoy tail with fur on the top starts to circulate in loops. Rest is a great product and well-built quality.
4. FOXPRO Predator Decoy
★Why You Choose This Decoy
- 360° Tail Rotation:- The decoy tail looks like a spring rod and the feather topper looks like a woodpecker. The speed of the tail is constant with an LED light feature for night hunting.
- Remote Caller:- It has an in-built 3.5mm auxiliary output cable that is attached to the FOXPRO e-caller. The tail has no autorun mode it is controlled by an e-caller remote.
- Durability:- This is constructed with a hard plastic material that withstands harsh weather conditions. The motor functionality is really quiet and comes with a 90-day factory warranty.
FOXPRO is a famous outdoor gear brand since 1995, they are doing their best in the field of electronic calls products. FOXPRO FoxJack-3 predator decoy is compatible with FOXPRO electric caller only. You need to follow a few steps to connect it with the e-caller. A deadly combination when used with an e-caller. The FoxJack-3 added realism to the predators and provides visual confirmation to them and the e-caller attracts them from beyond 150 yards.
Overall, it’s a great product to buy if you are using a FOXPRO e-caller or want to buy a new one. Because it is only used with FOXPRO products.
5. Flambeau Outdoor Predator Decoy
★Why You Choose This Decoy
- Pest Control Decoy:- It would be deterred or scared unwanted pests, dogs, Canadian geese, rodents, and even humans in the beginning. When placed in the field, garden, pond, etc. I see many animals and people freak out when they first saw it. But after some time they were used to it and eventually realized it was fake and ignored it. For better results, you need to move it daily so they don’t use it.
- Life Like Tail:- Made with faux fur with a wired backbone for easy manipulation that moves in the wind for lifelike movement.
- Different Pose:- Life-like mature male coyotes with poseable ears to mimic a relaxed, alter, or curious presentation that attracts the coyote’s attention. The threaded leg posts and locking lugs allow you to disassemble them and are easy to transport. Leg-locking lugs provide you with different poses like standing, sitting, or resting positions for hunting the coyotes.
- Durability:- This is fabricated with a high-density Polyethylene plastic material that is rigidly molded into a coyote shape. The material would be recyclable and not harm nature. Withstands harsh weather conditions such as rain, snow, dust, etc.
Flambeau Outdoors is a famous brand since 1947 and provides you with quality hunting and shooting products. This Flambeau decoy is a realistic male coyote decoy that works great with an electronic pub call during the breeding season. Because coyotes protect their territory, especially in the breeding season. But sometimes this decoy keeps away younger and immature coyotes due to its mature male critter looks.
Overall, a great coyote decoy as well as used for pest control decoys with different pose styles. The quality of the material is great, especially the fur tail. The dimension of this coyote decoy is 30″ L x 9″ W x 25″ H. Deadly combination with an e-caller, recommend buying this one due to its features and under the $60 budget.
Conclusion:-
Above I listed the 5 best predator decoys, all are great in terms of performance in the field. Out of 5 one is only used for coyote hunting rest are compatible with any type of hunting. Please let me know in the comment below which one is your favorite and why. Helps others to know their pros and cons.
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