Hunting Decoy Apparatus for Luring Wild Game

Abstract

A hunting decoy apparatus, wherein the decoy exhibits lifelike movements controlled mechanically by a user. The apparatus comprises an outer sleeve member and a movable slidable member slidably engaged within the outer sleeve member. The outer sleeve member attaches to the ground. The decoy stand is inserted into the movable sliding member and extends perpendicular from the outer sleeve member in an upward direction with a decoy on top. The distal ends of the slidable inner sleeve member and the outer sleeve member are connected by an extension limiting biasing element such as a spring or elastic cord. A tether is attachable to the proximal end of the movable slidable member. To activate movement of the decoy, the tether is pulled and released by the user causing the decoy and decoy stand to move within the slot forward and backwards. Small tugs on the tether by the user causes the decoy to move in lifelike movements creating the appearance the decoy is bobbing and pecking like a wild bird.

Description

[0001]This is a regular patent application titled Hunting Decoy Apparatus for Luring Wild Game.[0002]The present invention relates to a hunting decoy apparatus, namely a decoy, which exhibits lifelike movements controlled mechanically by a hunter.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Hunting decoys are used to lure wild game toward a hunter. Decoys are typically stationary and secured to the ground with stakes. Decoys are often elaborately painted to depict the desired animal. Some decoys are made to move, in an effort to create a more lifelike decoy. Some of these moving decoys use elaborate electronics and robotics, often involving a remote control. However, elaborate electronics and robotics create sounds which deter the wild game from approaching the decoy, and in fact repel the wild game.[0004]For example, some elaborate decoys contain motors controlled by remote control units to achieve the bobbing and pecking of the decoy. The RC servos that are used to provide actuation for the v...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a hunting decoy apparatus that mimics the movements of wild game. The decoy has lifelike movements created by simple mechanical means that are silent. It can make arcuate movements and bob and peck like a wild bird. The decoy stand is attached to a slidable member that is engaged within an outer sleeve. A biasing element, such as a spring or elastic band, allows the inner sleeve to slide forward or aftward while the outer sleeve remains stationary. A tether is attached to the decoy stand and can be pulled and released by the user to activate movement. The invention provides a simple, effective, and silent hunting decoy apparatus.

Problems solved by technology

This causes the decoy and decoy stand, which are attached to the movable slidable member, to rock and wobble within the slot forward and backwards.

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