I just got my Jake Intimidator. Do you have any first time setup tricks?
Yes, we recommend using a hair dryer to straighten out the tail. If ones not available, resting a heavy object ontop of the flattened tail on a level surface works great too.

Can you use a hen decoy when setting up Jake Intimidator?
Yes, we put the hen decoy on the ground in front of the Jake Intimidator. That way it looks like she is ready to mate.

Why do Tom turkey’s hang-up while using a standard motion-less decoy?
Remember that in Nature the hen turkey is supposed to go to the Tom turkey. That’s why standard decoys don’t work all the time, but we have found that when that Tom hangs up, pull up Jake Intimidator it makes him mad when he sees a Jake next to his hen turkey.

Decoy Placement?
When setting up your decoys visibility is very important. It’s most important for the turkey to see your set-up.

Do you always have to set up the Jake Intimidator in the upright position?
No. Remember the Jake Intimidator has Motion, don’t be afraid to use it.

Calling a Turkey.
Most Important DO NOT OVER CALL… After you have located a turkey try to get the turkey to answer your call.

How good can a turkey see?
Golden Rule… If you can see the turkey they can see you. A turkey’s vision is almost 360 degrees, their eyes are on the side of their head..

How do I protect my turkey tail from the elements?
You can use Scotch Guard.