Abstract: A decoy comprising: a base member; a hub having a groove along a longitudinal plane of the hub into which a quill end of at least one feather(s) is inserted; and a support operably coupled to the base and to the hub. A decoy, comprising: a distribution means for distributing a tail feather array having a groove along a longitudinal plane of the distribution means into which a quill end of at least one feather(s) is replaceably or permanently inserted; and a reciprocating deployment means for reciprocally deploying the distribution means in positions from about 90 degrees to about 0 degrees with respect to the ground. A method of attracting an adult male turkey, comprising: displaying a decoy characterized by a tail feather array, wherein the tail feathers of a central portion of the array are longer than the tail feathers in a remaining portion of the array.

Abstract: A decoy comprising: a base member; a hub having a groove along a longitudinal plane of the hub into which a quill end of at least one feather(s) is inserted; and a support operably coupled to the base and to the hub. A decoy, comprising: a distribution means for distributing a tail feather array having a groove along a longitudinal plane of the distribution means into which a quill end of at least one feather(s) is replaceably or permanently inserted; and a reciprocating deployment means for reciprocally deploying the distribution means in positions from about 90° to about 0° with respect to the ground. A method of attracting an adult male turkey, comprising: displaying a decoy characterized by a tail feather array, wherein the tail feathers of a central portion of the array are longer than the tail feathers in a remaining portion of the array.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a school-use backpack is provided which is similar in styling to conventional school-use backpacks, is durable, and which can be expanded to increase the interior storage volume of the backpack when additional storage space is required. In particular, the backpack of the present invention includes front, back, and side panels which define a zippered main storage compartment, two shoulder straps, and a zippered gusset which is sewn into the side panel of the backpack.