US20170164604A1 - Hunting Decoy Apparatus for Luring Wild Game - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a hunting decoy apparatus, namely a decoy, which exhibits lifelike movements controlled mechanically by a hunter.
- 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.
- 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 various mechanical systems are audible, even noisy.
- Some moving decoys also include electronic winders to make the decoy turn.
- wild birds such as turkeys, have exceptional hearing and eye sight which makes these noisy decoys unable to successfully attract wild game.
- some decoys include a small antenna. The wild turkey can see the antenna and become leery of the decoy as opposed to attracted to it.
- Some non-battery decoys utilize two lines to mechanically turn the decoy back and forth. In such a case, the hunter is too occupied with operating the decoy movement to be able to take a shot at the wild game. Accordingly, a simple, silent, and effective moving decoy is desired. It is also desired to provide a decoy that has lifelike to and fro movements that include pecking and bobbing, whereby movement is silently and easily created by a user.
- the means of movement overcome the noisy electronic and robotic movements contained in prior moving decoys.
- the present hunting decoy apparatus is simple, silent, and effective.
- the hunting decoy apparatus with lifelike movements comprises an outer sleeve member and a movable slidable member slidably engaged within the outer sleeve member.
- the outer sleeve member which remains stationary, has a slot in the top surface.
- the decoy stand extends perpendicularly from the outer sleeve member and the movable slidable member in an upward direction.
- the stationary out sleeve is coupled or further attached to the inner sleeve by a biasing element, such as a spring or elastic or other spring-like element (e.g., a flexible bar element) which permits the movable inner sleeve to return to a “rest position” after being pulled to an alternate position.
- a biasing element such as a spring or elastic or other spring-like element (e.g., a flexible bar element) which permits the movable inner sleeve to return to a “rest position” after being pulled to an alternate position.
- a decoy of an animal is attachable to an end of the decoy stand.
- 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 movable slidable member to slide in and out from within the outer sleeve.
- the spring or elastic cord (the bias element) is stretched allowing the inner sleeve member to slide forward.
- the spring or elastic band or cord retracts the inner sleeve member aftward while the outer sleeve member remains stationary. 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. Small tugs on the tether by the user causes the decoy to move in lifelike movements creating the appearance the decoy is bobbing or pecking like a wild bird.
- the hunting decoy apparatus has lifelike movements and comprises an outer member that allows the decoy to make arcuate movements.
- a decoy of an animal is attachable to an end of the decoy stand.
- a biasing member is connected at its distal end to the inside rearward wall of the outer member and connected on the proximal end to the decoy stand or an engagement point on the slidable member.
- An upper track slot is in the top surface of the outer member receives the decoy stand, wherein the upper track slot contains an arcuate track slot segment.
- a lower track segment is on the internal bottom side of the outer member and contains an arcuate tract segment. Interior rails may be used for the arcuate track.
- the decoy stand rests on the bottom interior surface of the outer member, is guided by the lower track segment, and extends perpendicularly from the outer member in an upward direction.
- a tether is attachable to the decoy stand (or a tether attachment point on the slidable member) and extending out of the proximal face of the outer member toward a user.
- the tether is pulled and released by the user causing the decoy stand to move within the upper track slot and lower track segment forward and backwards.
- the spring or elastic cord (the bias element) is stretched allowing the inner sleeve member to slide forward.
- the spring or elastic band or cord retracts the inner sleeve member aftward while the outer sleeve member remains stationary. 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.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the hunting decoy apparatus.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hunting decoy apparatus showing the tether retracted.
- FIG. 3 shows the extended movement of the decoy on the apparatus.
- FIG. 4 is an embodiment of the hunting decoy apparatus with an arcuate track.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the hunting decoy apparatus.
- the base of the hunting decoy apparatus 1 is composed of an outer sleeve member 3 .
- the outer sleeve member 3 is shown as a rectangular shape, but may be square, round, oval, or semi-circular.
- Slidably engaged within the outer sleeve member 3 is movable slidable member 5 .
- the movable slidable member 5 may also be any shape, including rectangular, square, round, oval, or semi-circular, as long as it fits within the outer sleeve member 3 .
- Decoy 15 is attached to a decoy stand 13 .
- the stand 13 is generally perpendicular to the top surface of the outer sleeve member 3 .
- the outer sleeve member 3 includes a slot 7 running about 3 ⁇ 4 of the length of the outer sleeve member 3 .
- the decoy stand 13 is set within the slot 7 and is inserted into a circular void 25 through the upper surface of the movable slidable member 5 .
- the decoy stand 13 extends through the movable sliding member 5 and the proximal end of the extension and retraction element 9 , and rests on the interior bottom surface of the movable sliding member 5 .
- the hunting decoy apparatus 1 is secured to the ground by appropriate means.
- a cross bar 17 extends perpendicularly through the distal end of the outer sleeve member 3 .
- the cross bar 17 allows for stakes 19 to be attached by one end to the cross bar 17 and the other end of the stake 19 to be driven into the ground.
- the stakes 19 stabilize the hunting decoy apparatus 1 to the ground. This secures the hunting decoy apparatus 1 from moving position when the decoy 15 movement is activated.
- Intermediate loops 27 on the outer sleeve member 3 can also serve to prevent the hunting decoy apparatus 1 from moving when the decoy 15 movement is activated by acting as an attachment means for stakes 19 .
- ground or tree attachments may be used to tie off the distal end of the hunting decoy apparatus 1 to a tree or bush. These attachment means would be best in rocky, hard ground locations as well as wet or very soft dirt areas where stakes are not apt to remain securely in place.
- spring 9 biases the movable slidable member 5 forward (towards the distal end of the apparatus) within the outer sleeve member 3 .
- the spring 9 is attached at its distal end to the cross bar 17 (or attached to a distal point on the outer sleeve 3 ) and at its proximal end to the decoy stand 13 .
- the spring 9 can be any known biasing element, such as a coiled spring, elastic band, air cylinder or any known element that limits expansion and compression.
- Stop 11 is at the terminal, distal end of slot 7 in the outer sleeve member 3 . Stop 11 limits the aftward movement of the decoy stand 13 .
- Attachment means 21 is on the proximal facing end of the movable sliding member 5 .
- Attachment means 21 may be a bale, cotter pin, hook, cross rod, rope, loop, or any attachment means that are attachable to holes in the side of the moveable slidable member 5 .
- a tether 23 attaches to the attachment means 21 . As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 , the tether 23 allows the user of the hunting decoy apparatus 1 to activate the motion of the decoy 15 . The user pulls the tether 23 which causes the movable sliding member 5 to slide out of outer sleeve member 3 . Slide member 5 moves distally forward due to the user, and proximally backward due to the bias force on the spring.
- the decoy stand 13 is seated in the distal end of the moveable sliding member 5 and, when the tether 23 is pulled, the decoy stand 13 and decoy 15 are moved with the movable sliding member 5 toward the user and sprung back by the spring.
- the decoy stand 13 is not aptly secured within circular void 25 through the upper surface of the movable slidable member 5 and the decoy 15 size may be substantial. Therefore, there is a bit of play or movement that causes the decoy stand 13 to sway fore and aft with light pulls of the tether 23 from the user.
- This sway or wobble is also enhanced by the user releasing the tether 23 , causing the spring 9 to draw the decoy stand back into its original position within the outer sleeve member 3 .
- This slight tugging motion causes the decoy 15 to appear to have lifelike movements.
- This sway or wobble can cause the decoy 15 to appear to be bobbing and pecking as birds do.
- the tether 23 may include a handle 29 or loop on the proximal end that is held by the user.
- the tether 23 can be any known material that can serve to pull, such as cord, string, rope, or fishing line.
- the user may use his hands to pull the tether 23 by holding on to handle or loop 29 .
- the user may also loop the tether 23 around the toe of his shoe or boot and activate the motion of the decoy 13 by flexing his ankle When a user uses his foot to control the movement of the decoy, it allows both of the user's hands to be free to hold his gun or rifle.
- the hunting decoy apparatus and its constitute parts can be made of a variety of sturdy materials, such as metal, wood, plastic (pvc, polyethylene, etc.) or a combination thereof.
- the hunting decoy apparatus is weatherproof or weather durable and is able to withstand a variety of weather conditions.
- the length of the outer sleeve member 3 is approximately 20-28 inches and the length of the movable slidable member 5 is approximately 14-22 inches in length. In one embodiment, the length of the outer sleeve member 3 is 24 inches and the length of the movable slidable member is 18 inches.
- the decoy 15 is removable from the decoy stand 13 . This will prevent damage to the decoy 15 in transport and storage. This also provides for a hunting decoy apparatus 1 that is compact and easily carried to the desired hunting location. This also allows the user to interchange a variety of decoys 15 with one apparatus 1 .
- Any attachment means may be used to attach the decoy 15 to the stand 13 .
- the attachment means could be an inverted cone inside the decoy 15 body which allows a swage fit to decoy stand 13 rods of various diameters, or alternatively, a simple inverted cup receptacle in the decoy 15 body.
- the hunter's position does not necessarily have to be linear relative to the hunting decoy apparatus 1 , as the tether 23 may first pass around a stationary point which is in line with it, or be threaded thru an attached pulley, or even a stake or a pin or wicket, so long as any turning point of the tether 23 does not offer resistance beyond the retrieval strength of the spring 9 .
- the decoy 15 may be a simple impaled decoy (of cloth, rubber, plastic or urethane foam) as opposed to hard plastic or the like. When the tether 23 is pulled, the decoy 15 may be made to bob forward and back as though pecking. The decoy 15 may even rotate in an uncontrollable direction as birds do. These motions are effectively deceptive to wild game birds causing them to gather in the vicinity of the decoy 15 .
- the hunting decoy apparatus 1 could employ an arcuate track slot 55 .
- An arcuate track slot 55 would further induce rotation of the decoy 15 .
- the movement of the decoy 15 is controlled directly by the tether 23 moving the decoy stand in the track.
- the spring 9 or biasing device is attached at its distal end to the inside of the rearward wall of the outer member 41 .
- the proximal end of the spring 9 is attached directly to the decoy stand 13 .
- the decoy stand 13 is inserted into a upper track slot 45 , through 55 , which is a defined void in the top side of outer member 41 .
- the decoy stand 13 is also seated in a lower track segment 43 , through 57 , on the internal bottom side of the outer member 41 .
- the device may include intermediate track rails between the upper slot and the lower track.
- the upper track slot 45 , 55 is comprised of a fore-aft track slot segment 45 and an arcuate track slot segment 55 .
- the lower track segment 43 , 57 is comprised of a for-aft track segment 43 and a arcuate tract segment 57 .
- the lower track segments 43 , 57 guide the decoy stand 13 and provide additional support for the decoy stand 13 as it is moved within the upper track slot 45 , 55 .
- the tether 23 is attached directly to the decoy stand 13 by any known attachment means.
- the tether 23 exits the proximal end of the outer member 41 through cylindrical guide posts 49 .
- Element 49 may be a grommet.
- These cylindrical guide posts 49 may be rollers, movably mounted in aft cover box segment.
- the outer member 41 contains a cut away view to show the lower arcuate track segment 57 .
- the cut away view also shows the tether 23 .
- the hunter holds onto and manipulates the other end of the tether 23 .
- the embodiment in FIG. 4 may use U-shaped stakes 47 to hold the hunting decoy apparatus 1 in place.
- Stake position pins 51 are located on the upper surface of the outer member 41 and spaced apart to enable the stake position pins 51 to receive a U-shaped stake 47 and therefore secure the hunting decoy apparatus 1 to the ground when movement of the decoy 13 is activated.
- the stake position mechanism 51 may be an eyelet through which 47 is retained.
- a U-shaped stake 47 may also be used to secure the proximal end of the outer member 41 to the ground to prevent any movement of the hunting decoy apparatus 1 when motion is activated.
- the U-shaped stakes 47 limit fore and aft movement with the stake position pins 51 .
- the U-shaped stakes 47 limit left and right movement of the decoy hunting apparatus 1 which can be cause by the decoy stand 13 moving left and right in the arcuate slot segment 55 .
- the hunting decoy 15 of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 moves similarly to the movement shown in the apparatus of FIG. 3 and described above, except the track slot 55 contains an arcuate track slot 55 .
- the tether 23 allows the user of the hunting decoy apparatus 1 to activate the motion of the decoy 15 .
- the user pulls the tether 23 toward himself, which causes the decoy stand 13 and decoy 15 to move along the upper track slot 45 , 55 guided by the lower track 43 , 57 toward the user and in an arc.
- This sway or wobble can cause the decoy 15 to appear to be bobbing and pecking as birds do.
- This sway or wobble is also enhanced by the user releasing the tether 23 , causing the spring 9 to draw the decoy stand back into its original position within the outer sleeve member 3 .
- This slight tugging motion causes the decoy 15 to appear to have lifelike movements.
- This sway or wobble further enhanced by the curve of the track further, causes the decoy 15 to bob and peck in a realistic fashion.
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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.
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- This is a regular patent application titled Hunting Decoy Apparatus for Luring Wild Game.
- The present invention relates to a hunting decoy apparatus, namely a decoy, which exhibits lifelike movements controlled mechanically by a hunter.
- 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.
- 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 various mechanical systems are audible, even noisy. Some moving decoys also include electronic winders to make the decoy turn. However, wild birds, such as turkeys, have exceptional hearing and eye sight which makes these noisy decoys unable to successfully attract wild game. Additionally, some decoys include a small antenna. The wild turkey can see the antenna and become leery of the decoy as opposed to attracted to it.
- Some non-battery decoys utilize two lines to mechanically turn the decoy back and forth. In such a case, the hunter is too occupied with operating the decoy movement to be able to take a shot at the wild game. Accordingly, a simple, silent, and effective moving decoy is desired. It is also desired to provide a decoy that has lifelike to and fro movements that include pecking and bobbing, whereby movement is silently and easily created by a user.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a hunting apparatus for luring wild game wherein the decoy has lifelike movements provided by way of simple mechanical means which are silent. The means of movement overcome the noisy electronic and robotic movements contained in prior moving decoys.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide a decoy that has lifelike backwards and forwards movements that include pecking and bobbing, whereby movement is silently and easily created by a user.
- The present hunting decoy apparatus is simple, silent, and effective. The hunting decoy apparatus with lifelike movements comprises an outer sleeve member and a movable slidable member slidably engaged within the outer sleeve member. The outer sleeve member which remains stationary, has a slot in the top surface. There is a circular void through the upper surface of the movable slidable member into which the decoy stand is inserted and attached. The decoy stand extends perpendicularly from the outer sleeve member and the movable slidable member in an upward direction. The stationary out sleeve is coupled or further attached to the inner sleeve by a biasing element, such as a spring or elastic or other spring-like element (e.g., a flexible bar element) which permits the movable inner sleeve to return to a “rest position” after being pulled to an alternate position. A decoy of an animal is attachable to an end of the decoy stand. 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 movable slidable member to slide in and out from within the outer sleeve. When the tether is pulled, the spring or elastic cord (the bias element) is stretched allowing the inner sleeve member to slide forward. When tension on the tether is released by the user, the spring or elastic band or cord retracts the inner sleeve member aftward while the outer sleeve member remains stationary. 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. Small tugs on the tether by the user causes the decoy to move in lifelike movements creating the appearance the decoy is bobbing or pecking like a wild bird.
- In an alternate embodiment, the hunting decoy apparatus has lifelike movements and comprises an outer member that allows the decoy to make arcuate movements. A decoy of an animal is attachable to an end of the decoy stand. A biasing member is connected at its distal end to the inside rearward wall of the outer member and connected on the proximal end to the decoy stand or an engagement point on the slidable member. An upper track slot is in the top surface of the outer member receives the decoy stand, wherein the upper track slot contains an arcuate track slot segment. A lower track segment is on the internal bottom side of the outer member and contains an arcuate tract segment. Interior rails may be used for the arcuate track. The decoy stand rests on the bottom interior surface of the outer member, is guided by the lower track segment, and extends perpendicularly from the outer member in an upward direction. A tether is attachable to the decoy stand (or a tether attachment point on the slidable member) and extending out of the proximal face of the outer member toward a user. To activate movement of the decoy, the tether is pulled and released by the user causing the decoy stand to move within the upper track slot and lower track segment forward and backwards. When the tether is pulled, the spring or elastic cord (the bias element) is stretched allowing the inner sleeve member to slide forward. When tension on the tether is released by the user, the spring or elastic band or cord retracts the inner sleeve member aftward while the outer sleeve member remains stationary. 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.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the hunting decoy apparatus. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hunting decoy apparatus showing the tether retracted. -
FIG. 3 shows the extended movement of the decoy on the apparatus. -
FIG. 4 is an embodiment of the hunting decoy apparatus with an arcuate track. -
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the hunting decoy apparatus. The base of the hunting decoy apparatus 1 is composed of anouter sleeve member 3. Theouter sleeve member 3 is shown as a rectangular shape, but may be square, round, oval, or semi-circular. Slidably engaged within theouter sleeve member 3 is movableslidable member 5. The movableslidable member 5 may also be any shape, including rectangular, square, round, oval, or semi-circular, as long as it fits within theouter sleeve member 3. Decoy 15 is attached to adecoy stand 13. Thestand 13 is generally perpendicular to the top surface of theouter sleeve member 3. Theouter sleeve member 3 includes aslot 7 running about ¾ of the length of theouter sleeve member 3. Thedecoy stand 13 is set within theslot 7 and is inserted into acircular void 25 through the upper surface of the movableslidable member 5. Thedecoy stand 13 extends through the movable slidingmember 5 and the proximal end of the extension andretraction element 9, and rests on the interior bottom surface of the movable slidingmember 5. - The hunting decoy apparatus 1 is secured to the ground by appropriate means. In one embodiment, a
cross bar 17 extends perpendicularly through the distal end of theouter sleeve member 3. Thecross bar 17 allows forstakes 19 to be attached by one end to thecross bar 17 and the other end of thestake 19 to be driven into the ground. Thestakes 19 stabilize the hunting decoy apparatus 1 to the ground. This secures the hunting decoy apparatus 1 from moving position when thedecoy 15 movement is activated.Intermediate loops 27 on theouter sleeve member 3 can also serve to prevent the hunting decoy apparatus 1 from moving when thedecoy 15 movement is activated by acting as an attachment means forstakes 19. Likewise, other ground or tree attachments may be used to tie off the distal end of the hunting decoy apparatus 1 to a tree or bush. These attachment means would be best in rocky, hard ground locations as well as wet or very soft dirt areas where stakes are not apt to remain securely in place. - As further shown in
FIG. 1 ,spring 9 biases the movableslidable member 5 forward (towards the distal end of the apparatus) within theouter sleeve member 3. Thespring 9 is attached at its distal end to the cross bar 17 (or attached to a distal point on the outer sleeve 3) and at its proximal end to thedecoy stand 13. Thespring 9 can be any known biasing element, such as a coiled spring, elastic band, air cylinder or any known element that limits expansion and compression.Stop 11 is at the terminal, distal end ofslot 7 in theouter sleeve member 3. Stop 11 limits the aftward movement of thedecoy stand 13. - Attachment means 21 is on the proximal facing end of the movable sliding
member 5. Attachment means 21 may be a bale, cotter pin, hook, cross rod, rope, loop, or any attachment means that are attachable to holes in the side of the moveableslidable member 5. Atether 23 attaches to the attachment means 21. As shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 , thetether 23 allows the user of the hunting decoy apparatus 1 to activate the motion of thedecoy 15. The user pulls thetether 23 which causes the movable slidingmember 5 to slide out ofouter sleeve member 3.Slide member 5 moves distally forward due to the user, and proximally backward due to the bias force on the spring. The decoy stand 13 is seated in the distal end of the moveable slidingmember 5 and, when thetether 23 is pulled, thedecoy stand 13 anddecoy 15 are moved with the movable slidingmember 5 toward the user and sprung back by the spring. The decoy stand 13 is not aptly secured withincircular void 25 through the upper surface of the movableslidable member 5 and thedecoy 15 size may be substantial. Therefore, there is a bit of play or movement that causes the decoy stand 13 to sway fore and aft with light pulls of thetether 23 from the user. This sway or wobble is also enhanced by the user releasing thetether 23, causing thespring 9 to draw the decoy stand back into its original position within theouter sleeve member 3. This slight tugging motion causes thedecoy 15 to appear to have lifelike movements. This sway or wobble can cause thedecoy 15 to appear to be bobbing and pecking as birds do. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , thetether 23 may include ahandle 29 or loop on the proximal end that is held by the user. Thetether 23 can be any known material that can serve to pull, such as cord, string, rope, or fishing line. The user may use his hands to pull thetether 23 by holding on to handle orloop 29. The user may also loop thetether 23 around the toe of his shoe or boot and activate the motion of thedecoy 13 by flexing his ankle When a user uses his foot to control the movement of the decoy, it allows both of the user's hands to be free to hold his gun or rifle. - The hunting decoy apparatus and its constitute parts can be made of a variety of sturdy materials, such as metal, wood, plastic (pvc, polyethylene, etc.) or a combination thereof. Ideally, the hunting decoy apparatus is weatherproof or weather durable and is able to withstand a variety of weather conditions. In the preferred embodiment, the length of the
outer sleeve member 3 is approximately 20-28 inches and the length of the movableslidable member 5 is approximately 14-22 inches in length. In one embodiment, the length of theouter sleeve member 3 is 24 inches and the length of the movable slidable member is 18 inches. - The
decoy 15 is removable from thedecoy stand 13. This will prevent damage to thedecoy 15 in transport and storage. This also provides for a hunting decoy apparatus 1 that is compact and easily carried to the desired hunting location. This also allows the user to interchange a variety ofdecoys 15 with one apparatus 1. Any attachment means may be used to attach thedecoy 15 to thestand 13. For example, the attachment means could be an inverted cone inside thedecoy 15 body which allows a swage fit to decoy stand 13 rods of various diameters, or alternatively, a simple inverted cup receptacle in thedecoy 15 body. Once the hunting decoy assembly 1 is completely assembled, the user can attempt to conceal the apparatus andtether 23 with native leaves and brush. This would be in addition to any camouflage design on the outside of the apparatus 1 itself. - The hunter's position does not necessarily have to be linear relative to the hunting decoy apparatus 1, as the
tether 23 may first pass around a stationary point which is in line with it, or be threaded thru an attached pulley, or even a stake or a pin or wicket, so long as any turning point of thetether 23 does not offer resistance beyond the retrieval strength of thespring 9. - The
decoy 15 may be a simple impaled decoy (of cloth, rubber, plastic or urethane foam) as opposed to hard plastic or the like. When thetether 23 is pulled, thedecoy 15 may be made to bob forward and back as though pecking. Thedecoy 15 may even rotate in an uncontrollable direction as birds do. These motions are effectively deceptive to wild game birds causing them to gather in the vicinity of thedecoy 15. - As shown in
FIG. 4 , in an alternate embodiment, the hunting decoy apparatus 1 could employ an arcuate track slot 55. An arcuate track slot 55 would further induce rotation of thedecoy 15. In this embodiment, there is oneouter member 41 and no sleeve member. The movement of thedecoy 15 is controlled directly by thetether 23 moving the decoy stand in the track. Thespring 9 or biasing device is attached at its distal end to the inside of the rearward wall of theouter member 41. The proximal end of thespring 9 is attached directly to thedecoy stand 13. The decoy stand 13 is inserted into aupper track slot 45, through 55, which is a defined void in the top side ofouter member 41. The decoy stand 13 is also seated in alower track segment 43, through 57, on the internal bottom side of theouter member 41. The device may include intermediate track rails between the upper slot and the lower track. Theupper track slot 45, 55 is comprised of a fore-afttrack slot segment 45 and an arcuate track slot segment 55. Thelower track segment aft track segment 43 and aarcuate tract segment 57. Thelower track segments decoy stand 13 and provide additional support for the decoy stand 13 as it is moved within theupper track slot 45, 55. - The
tether 23 is attached directly to the decoy stand 13 by any known attachment means. Thetether 23 exits the proximal end of theouter member 41 through cylindrical guide posts 49.Element 49 may be a grommet. These cylindrical guide posts 49 may be rollers, movably mounted in aft cover box segment. As shown inFIG. 4 , theouter member 41 contains a cut away view to show the lowerarcuate track segment 57. The cut away view also shows thetether 23. The hunter holds onto and manipulates the other end of thetether 23. - The embodiment in
FIG. 4 may useU-shaped stakes 47 to hold the hunting decoy apparatus 1 in place. Stake position pins 51 are located on the upper surface of theouter member 41 and spaced apart to enable the stake position pins 51 to receive aU-shaped stake 47 and therefore secure the hunting decoy apparatus 1 to the ground when movement of thedecoy 13 is activated. Thestake position mechanism 51 may be an eyelet through which 47 is retained. AU-shaped stake 47 may also be used to secure the proximal end of theouter member 41 to the ground to prevent any movement of the hunting decoy apparatus 1 when motion is activated. TheU-shaped stakes 47 limit fore and aft movement with the stake position pins 51. TheU-shaped stakes 47 limit left and right movement of the decoy hunting apparatus 1 which can be cause by the decoy stand 13 moving left and right in the arcuate slot segment 55. - The hunting
decoy 15 of the embodiment shown inFIG. 4 moves similarly to the movement shown in the apparatus ofFIG. 3 and described above, except the track slot 55 contains an arcuate track slot 55. Referring to the embodiment shown inFIG. 4 , thetether 23 allows the user of the hunting decoy apparatus 1 to activate the motion of thedecoy 15. The user pulls thetether 23 toward himself, which causes thedecoy stand 13 anddecoy 15 to move along theupper track slot 45, 55 guided by thelower track tether 23 from the user. This sway or wobble can cause thedecoy 15 to appear to be bobbing and pecking as birds do. This sway or wobble is also enhanced by the user releasing thetether 23, causing thespring 9 to draw the decoy stand back into its original position within theouter sleeve member 3. This slight tugging motion causes thedecoy 15 to appear to have lifelike movements. This sway or wobble, further enhanced by the curve of the track further, causes thedecoy 15 to bob and peck in a realistic fashion. - The claims appended hereto are meant to cover modifications and changes within the scope and spirit of the present invention.
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1. A hunting decoy apparatus adapted to be used with a hunting decoy to simulate lifelike movements comprising:
an outer sleeve member;
an inner movable slidable member slidably engaged within the outer sleeve member;
a biasing member having one end connected to the outer sleeve and another end connected the inner movable member;
a slot in the top surface of the outer sleeve member;
a circular void through the upper surface of the movable slidable member into which the decoy stand is inserted, wherein the decoy stand is connected to the movable sliding member and the decoy stand extends perpendicular from the outer sleeve member and the movable slidable member in an upward direction, atop of which is adapted to retain said hunting decoy;
a tether attachable to the proximal end of the movable slidable member;
wherein to activate movement of the decoy, the tether is pulled and released by the hunter causing the movable slidable member to slide in and out from within the outer sleeve, which causes the decoy and decoy stand, which are attached to the movable slidable member, to move within the slot forward and backwards, whereby 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.
2. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said biasing member is connected at its distal end to the cross bar and at its proximal end to the decoy stand, wherein the cross bar intersects the distal end of the outer sleeve member and extends perpendicularly from the side of the outer sleeve member.
3. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 1 , further including stakes attachable to the cross bar on either side of the outer sleeve member and inserted into the ground to secure the hunting decoy apparatus to the ground and prevent it from moving.
4. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the circular void through the upper surface of the movable slidable member into which the decoy stand is inserted allows for the decoy and the decoy stand to wobble, creating additional lifelike movements of the decoy.
5. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the slot in the top surface of the outer sleeve member extends about three-fourths the length of the outer sleeve member.
6. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the slot in the top surface of the outer sleeve member forms a substantially straight track in which the decoy stand moves.
7. A hunting decoy apparatus with lifelike movements comprising:
an outer member;
a decoy of an animal that is attachable to an end of a decoy stand;
a biasing member connected at its distal end to a inside rearward wall of the outer member and connected on its proximal end to the decoy stand;
an upper track slot in a top surface of the outer member for receiving the decoy stand, wherein the upper track slot contains an arcuate track slot segment;
a lower track segment on an internal bottom side of the outer member, wherein the lower track segment contains an arcuate tract segment and wherein the decoy stand rests on the bottom interior surface of the outer member, is guided by the lower track segment, and extends perpendicular from the outer member in an upward direction;
a tether attachable to the decoy stand and extending out of the outer member toward a user;
wherein to activate movement of the decoy, the tether is pulled and released by the user causing the decoy stand to move within the upper track slot and lower track segment forward and backwards, whereby 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.
8. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 7 , further including a friction reducing guide for the tether passageway on the proximal outside surface of the outer member at the exit of the tether from the outer member.
9. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the upper track slot further includes a fore-aft slot segment that is arcuate.
10. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the lower track segment further includes a fore-aft track segment that is arcuate.
11. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 7 , further including U-shaped stakes to be placed around the outer sleeve member and inserted into the ground to secure the hunting decoy apparatus to the ground and prevent it from moving.
12. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 7 , further including stake positioning pins for receiving a U-shaped stake which limit the fore and aft movement of the apparatus when movement of the decoy is activated.
13. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the upper track slot and the lower track segment, into which the decoy stand is inserted, allows for the decoy and the decoy stand to wobble, creating additional lifelike movements of the decoy.
14. A hunting decoy apparatus comprising:
a decoy on a decoy stand that exhibits lifelike movements caused by a user pulling and releasing a tether attached to a moveable slidable member that is slidably engaged within an outer sleeve member;
a biasing member attached on its distal end to a cross bar that extends perpendicular through the end of the outer sleeve member and said biasing member attached on its proximal end to the decoy stand;
wherein when the tether is pulled and released by the user, the movable slidable member slides in and out from within the outer sleeve, which causes the decoy and decoy stand, which are attached to the movable slidable member, to move forward and backwards, whereby small tugs on the tether by the user causes the decoy to wobble and move in lifelike movements creating the appearance the decoy is bobbing and pecking like a wild bird.
15. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 14 , further comprising a slot in the top surface of the outer sleeve member in which the decoy stand moves forward and backwards.
16. The hunting decoy apparatus of claim 14 , further comprising a circular void through an upper surface of the movable slidable member into which the decoy stand is inserted wherein the decoy stand rests on a bottom interior surface of the movable sliding member and extends perpendicular from the outer sleeve member and the movable slidable member in an upward direction.
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