With one of their coolest decoys to date, the NWTF floor was buzzing with talk of the new DSD Preening Hen decoy. It’s almost TOO realistic looking to the point it made us do a double-take with all of the turkey mounts nearby. As the first preening hen decoy for
Springtime brings warmer weather and…turkey season. A season very dear to my heart. However, weeks before springtime officially kicks off is the National Wild Turkey Federation’s yearly convention. This year at the NWTF convention, the Dave Smith Decoy booth was again buzzing with excitement over 2020’s new decoys. DSD Posturing
It is easy as a hunter to think that there is no other group of individuals who seek the ability to get close to animals more than us, but that is simply not the case. From wildlife photographers to biologists, more and more people are looking to use the gear
Over the years, Dave Smith Decoys have released some truly amazing decoys. Through countless hours in the field, studying the birds they seek to imitate, the folks at DSD have without question taken decoy realism to the next level. As if that dedication to design and development was not enough,
A 4 1/2 hour drive home to Ohio from Nashville, TN, that turned into a 12+ hour drive thanks to the afternoon snow storm, gave me plenty of time to reflect on my experiences at the 2016 NWTF Convention. If you’ve read my NWTF Overview articles in the past (2014 or
Dave Smith Decoys are widely regarded as the embodiment of perfection in a hunting decoy. No other company comes even close to producing decoys that are as realistic, let alone as durable as those bearing the DSD name. A reputation DSD is proud to have, but also a reputation that
Amidst the endless echo of yelping hens and constant gobbles, it’s easy to find yourself daydreaming of that next longbeard racing to meet his fate at the hands of an all too realistic flock of Dave Smith Decoys. And while it’s not quite as fun as sitting in a blind,
The National Wild Turkey Federation, commonly referred to as the NWTF, is an organization that needs no introduction. Founded in 1973, they have been one of the single greatest factors in the constant battle to preserve our nation’s hunting rights, wildlife, and the natural habitat required for our wildlife to
New from Dave Smith Decoys (DSD) for 2014 is the Leading Hen decoy. The Leading Hen adds to the already successful lineup of ultra-realistic turkey decoys offered by DSD. The Leading Hen is in an upright, walking posture and is meant to fool the gobbler into thinking she is walking in the
When it comes to knives, Lone Wolf has sharpened its edge on the competition. Each model in Lone Wolf’s line has a purpose and is founded on actual field performance. This line of knives is designed to provide ultimate functionality. Developed by a team of outdoorsmen, engineers and experts, Lone
Mitchell Johnston, a North Carolina native, has been calling competitively for more than a decade, winning more than 30 contests from the local and the national stage. In 2010, Mitchell highlighted his career by becoming the NWTF Grand National Senior Division Calling Champion. Years of making his own calls and
Dave Smith Decoys (DSD) has revolutionized turkey hunting for 2013. The most realistic turkey decoy on the market has gotten even better. Next to an actual stuffed/mounted turkey, this decoy is easy on the pocket and provides durability that will last for a lifetime. Dave Smith’s new decoys have an
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