Spring is right around the corner and avid turkey hunters have already switched gears from bucks to gobblers as they look forward to the months ahead. Now is the time to prep all the calls, gadgets and gear, and if you’re looking to add new decoys to your arsenal, there’s a few new players on the market for this spring. Here’s a closer look at some of the new turkey decoys we’ve found for 2021.
Avian-X HDR Series Feeder and Strutter
Avian-X continues to expand on their HDR series of turkey decoys for 2021 with the addition of two new decoys. The series now includes the Avian-X Feeder and the Avian-X Strutter.
The Feeder adds a submissive feeding posture to the Heavy Duty Realism (HDR) series.
The HDR design features blow-molded construction, from hand-carved designs. You’ll find incredible detail and durability come standard with the decoys in this series.
The calm feeding position of the Feeder decoy puts approaching birds at ease, resulting in closer encounters. The decoy includes an integrated mounting stake that stores in the tail.
Price – $139.99 / www.avian-X.com
The new Avian-X Strutter rounds out the HDR series flock. The decoy delivers an impressive display of detail and realism designed to fool tough toms. It features the same blow-molded construction as the rest of the HDR series for greater detail and durability.
The Strutter allows for some pretty slick customization when going head to head on tough birds. You’ll find interchangeable heads with varying aggression levels to set the mood you’re looking for.
The tail fan design also allows you to make adjustments between a tom or jake by shortening the tail fan sections. You’ll also find flocked feathers built in to this decoy for a more realistic presentation and detail to fool the most wary of gobblers.
Other features built into the Strutter include a 15% smaller size than a real, mature bird for easy transport, removeable wings and tail fan for real feather use, real leg and spur detail, and realistic movement without unnatural spin.
Price – $249.99 / www.avian-x.com
Primos Photoform Strutter
The Primos crew adds to their extensive lineup of turkey hunting gear and decoys with the introduction of their new Photoform Strutter decoy. The gobbler decoy is sure to grab the attention of turkeys in the distance, drawing them to your setup.
Like other decoys in the Photoform series, the Strutter utilizes a 3D molded foam for added realism that won’t chip or peel. It’s designed with a realistic posture, yet made to be super light for an easy all-day carry. You just collapse it, fold it, and stuff it in your vest. It’s designed to pop right back into place when you arrive at your hunting spot.
It weighs 2 pounds, features life-like head detail, and includes a printed tail fan and stake.
Price – $129 / www.primos.com
Primos Photoform Leading Hen
Like the Strutter above, the Primos Photoform Leading Hen Decoy utilizes the same proprietary process that allows for actual imagery of a hen to be printed on 3D molded foam.
It’s super light, weighing in at just 7 ounces, making it an easy carry for all-day hunting. It collapses down and is easily tucked away in the turkey vest.
The upright posture of the decoy was designed to grab a gobbler’s attention, but the decoy can also be placed in other positions, including the breeding and feeding position.
Price – $79.99 / www.primos.com
Montana Decoy Miss Purrfect XD Hen
Turkey decoys have evolved considerably in recent years, but none are as packable as the lineup from Montana Decoy. The company makes incredibly lightweight 3D turkey decoys, and for 2021, the decoys received some nice upgrades to make them better than ever.
The 2021 the XD turkey decoy collection delivers added realism with the addition of an improved printing process with enhanced color and details to model a hen’s natural iridescence. With the added improvements, the Miss Purrfect XD hen is designed to grab and hold a gobbler’s attention from further distances. And once he gets in tight, the taxidermy eyes will make him commit those final yards into bow range.
Price – $79.99 / www.montanadecoy.com
Montana Decoy Jake Purrfect XD
Spring will be here before you know it! What will you have in your turkey vest?
Comment below and let us know what decoys you’ll be packing to the woods this turkey season.
