Abstract: A hunting decoy is structured for lifelike motion in the field by way of a flexible and limited rotational portion provided in a stake assembly that permits the decoy body to move relative to its resting position when force is applied to the decoy, such as through wind. A variety of mounts are provided to secure the stake assembly to the body of the decoy through springs, flanges, eccentric protrusions and fasteners.

Abstract: A hunting decoy, for example simulating a wild turkey, is structured for lifelike motion in the field, and can be quickly deployed and adjusted in height. In one arrangement, freedom of body and head movement is provided to simulate natural movement in a limited range. Spring mounts including helical spring couplings between a vertical post and the dorsal part of a torso portion of the body, and also between the vertical post and a head/neck diverted support. These couplings allow the body and the head to move relative to one another both in a limited bobble-head motion and also bobble-body motion that is akin to a waddle. The spring couplings also minimize unnatural appearance if the decoy is deployed out of vertical alignment. The spring mountings permit limited movement in rotation on the vertical axis, and also damp the extent of free motion permitted.

Abstract: A decoy comprising an outer body that resembles a creature of nature and an appendage that moves relative to the outer body. The outer body defining the outer limits of an inner cavity and including at least one opening. The appendage being joined to the decoy at an appendage joint spaced from the outer body and within the inner cavity, such that the appendage extends from the opening and moves relative to the outer body about a pivot point at least partially within the inner cavity.

Abstract: A hunting decoy for fowl such as wild turkey or goose has a support shaft that can include a ground piercing stake, and two diverging support shafts that independently support a hollow decoy body and a decoy head assembly, normally including a head and neck. The two diverging support shafts permit independent movement of the body and the head assembly relative to the support shaft and relative to one another. The support shaft for the body can be vertically oriented and connects to the dorsal or back part of the decoy body at a fitting. The fitting can have a spring such as a helical spring that permits flexing and also can resiliently clamp against the decoy body to damp the extent of rotation. A similar fitting for the head assembly permits a head bobbing or pecking motion.

Abstract: A hunter's camouflage veil extending from the bridge of the wearer's nose to approximately the shoulders has a barrier panel that confines exhalation to behind the barrier panel and is configured to seal substantially with the wearer's face across the bridge of the nose and under the wearer's eyes. The veil prevents fogging of eyeglasses or goggles. The main panel of the veil can be two ply, with an outer camouflage fabric and an inner barrier ply of tightly woven fabric or plastic sheet. The seal is made using a malleable metal strip to conform the top edge to the wearer's nose, etc., and a compressible fleece pad to fill any remaining gaps. The top strip can be held by an elastic band or other tie encircling the head, and the veil drapes loosely over the wearer's face below the eyes.

Abstract: A decoy assembly for a turkey or other decoy has an animal decoy body that can be a collapsible hollow form with an expander. The body is carried on a mounting that is adjustable in height, has a nodding feature by which the body can bow forwardly and aft, and also can rotate over a span that is limited to less than a full revolution. Several alternative arrangements are provided. The mounting can have a blade-like strip having a substantially greater width than thickness, fitted to the body and rotatable in a hollow tubular section of the a ground engaging stake part. The ground engaging part can have a radial inward crease that acts as an angular stop. The strip is preferably a spring and is aligned such that its greater width is lateral to the decoy body. Flexing of the body on the strip causes a fore-and-aft bobbing motion.

Abstract: A decoy assembly for a turkey or other decoy has an animal decoy body that can be a collapsible hollow form with an expander. The body is carried on a mounting that is adjustable in height, has a nodding feature by which the body can bow forwardly and aft, and also can rotate over a span that is limited to less than a full revolution. Several alternative arrangements are provided. The mounting can have a blade-like strip having a substantially greater width than thickness, fitted to the body and rotatable in a hollow tubular section of the a ground engaging stake part. The ground engaging part can have a radial inward crease that acts as an angular stop. The strip is preferably a spring and is aligned such that its greater width is lateral to the decoy body. Flexing of the body on the strip causes a fore-and-aft bobbing motion.

Abstract: A manually manipulated expander spaces the opposite walls of the body of a flexible hollow animal decoy, such as a turkey decoy. The decoy has outwardly convex flexible walls, one of which is collapsed inwardly by inverting it against the other, thus flattening the decoy for transport. The expander is associated with a vertical support pillar or shaft, which carries the decoy on the ground. Bracing portions of the expander extend for example in opposite directions, to contact and space the walls. In an integral expander embodiment the walls are braced open by two opposite arms or by the peripheral edges of a thin two dimensional shape complementing a cross section of the hollow opening between the walls. The expander is then rotated 90° to place either the wider or thinner expander cross section between the decoy walls.

Abstract: A shelf is mountable on a crank-shaped support that threads into the trunk of a tree, preferably in association with a hunter's tree stand. The crank-shaped support forms a threaded lag bolt at one end, perpendicular to an intermediate crank arm. At the opposite end of the crank arm from the lag bolt, an elongated mounting portion protrudes outwardly relative to the tree. When the lag bolt is threaded into the tree trunk, the crank arm depends vertically. The shelf part has a receptacle such as a square tube along the underside of a planar shelf part that receives the mounting portion of the crank-shaped support. Complementary non-round cross sections of the mounting portion and the tube hold the planar member horizontal to support items in convenient reach of the hunter. The planar shelf part can have an upwardly protruding rim around its perimeter or at least partly bounding the available surface and confining the items.

Abstract: An article of protective apparel for securing the position of a shin guard. The article comprises upper and lower fasteners straps attached to a sock such that a shin guard can be placed between the fasteners. When the fasteners are cinched, the position of the shin guard is secured.