Comments on: Celebrating Thanksgiving with Turkey Hunting Patents

By: Carol Ashby

Carol Ashby — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:35:47 +0000

Perhaps this blind is intended to capitalize on a turkey’s curiosity rather than its stupidity. From the figure, it looks like the thing is close to twice the height of a regular turkey. If I were a turkey, the sight of a giant turkey umbrella might make me curious enough to wander over to take a closer look. I might also be so stunned by the vision that I would pause in plain sight long enough to make an easy target. Even if it doesn’t work well as a decoy, just think of what a great conversation starter it would be at the beach next summer or anytime on the golf course. Keep watching for this one at Sportsman’s Warehouse….it’s a great gift for your colleagues with discriminating taste.

By: John Spevacek

John Spevacek — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:25:23 +0000

I’ve heard the “turkeys are smart” tale many many times, but that is not my direct experience. We used to have flocks of 20 or more in the yard at a time, and if the dog started chasing them, they would run around in circles around the yard multiple times before finally flying up to a tree. Without the dog, I could walk out of the house and certainly had my pick of the flock with a bow (no rifle firing allowed in city limits) and without any blinds (silly or otherwise).

Basically, in some parts of the country, wild turkeys are pretty domesticated to the point of becoming pests, much like Canada geese are.

By: Gene Quinn

Gene Quinn — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:41:17 +0000

Thanks Steve. Thanks Paul.

I hope all is well with both you.

-Gene

By: Steve M

Steve M — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:30:47 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours; and all of your readers as well; Gene & Renee.

The IP landscape wouldn’t be nearly the same without you.

By: Paul Cole

Paul Cole — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:52:37 +0000

A very happy thanksgiving holiday to Gene and Renee and all readers in the US.