[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/turkey-decoy-strategies-full-stutter-breeding-hen\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/turkey-decoy-strategies-full-stutter-breeding-hen\/","headline":"Turkey Decoy Strategies: Full Strut Tom + Breeding Hen","name":"Turkey Decoy Strategies: Full Strut Tom + Breeding Hen","description":"What used to be unheard of is now one of the most common and deadly turkey decoy setups out there.\u00a0...","datePublished":"2016-04-20","dateModified":"2018-10-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/author\/hagosto\/#Person","name":"Hector 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ultrarealistic strutters are just one of the reasons for their increased popularity amongst hunters.\u00a0\u00a0 Pair a strutting body with a real tail fan from a previous turkey you\u2019ve killed and you\u2019ll likely have several more to hang on the wall.AdvantagesCan draw out the dominant birdLarge visual for long distance birdsCan lead to quick huntTriggers aggressive reactionDisadvantagesWill scare off some birdsBulky to carry depending on decoysSafety concern, especially on public landWatch as Pat Reeve, host of\u00a0Driven with Pat & Nicole, shows you how to use this combo\u00a0and the heart pumping action that can follow.When to use a full strut decoy paired with a breeding hen decoyUsing a full strut decoy will either be boom or bust.\u00a0 It\u2019s an aggressive technique that will trigger an aggressive reaction from a dominant bird or a group of multiple toms.\u00a0 First, the \u201cboom\u201d:\u00a0 Once a dominant bird or bully group catches sight of an intruder in their area that\u2019s about to get lucky, they\u2019ll literally come charging in.\u00a0 The exact opposite can happen as well, and can send a subordinate bird running to the next county (the \u201cbust\u201d).\u00a0 High risk, high reward.This can be a cumbersome set of decoys to carry around, especially if you like to run and gun.\u00a0 However, if you\u2019re willing to carry them, pairing a full strut gobbler decoy near a hen decoy set in the breeding position provides a great visual for large open areas.\u00a0 This is precisely why it was one of the tactics we mentioned in Dealing with Stubborn Field Gobblers.The best time to use this decoy setup is early on in the season when birds are still sorting out dominance.\u00a0 Later in the season it may scare off more birds than bring in because more of them have gotten their butt whooped and they\u2019re more focused on finding hens.\u00a0 Nonetheless, any decoy setup can work at any time depending on the birds.\u00a0 Remember, every bird is different Don\u2019t get discouraged if one setup causes a negative reaction, just be ready to adapt.Setup is key when using a full strut decoy paired with a hen decoy in the breeding position.\u00a0 For this setup you\u2019ll position the hen decoy on its belly with either a very short stake or no stake at all.\u00a0 Next, you\u2019ll position the full strut decoy directly behind her about one foot away.\u00a0 Before you stake them in and get setup, pay attention to where you think the gobblers will be coming from, as you\u2019ll want the strutter decoy facing the approaching toms.More Killer Turkey Decoy Setups–When to use a Lone Hen Decoy–When to use a Jake + Hen"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Legendary Whitetail's 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