decoys

[sheepheadslayer]

I have just purchased a decoy from fleet farm for $20. It is one of those fold up plastic cardboard ones. Was wondering if anyone has had much sucess with these. I see that Jim Shockey is the promoter of these. Any thoughts and how would i go about using one. Thanks Tim

[TomBow]

There's alot of good articles available on line, just search on "decoying whitetails". Some of the suggestions include keeping the decoy scent free (handle with rubber gloves), adding some toilet paper under the tail so the wind will add a little movement, keeping the decoy with it's but up against brush so the deer have to approach from the front, putting it in a visible area. I haven't used them so I am just giving you some of the info I've read. Bowhunter magazine online is one source for decoying info. Best of Luck, let us know how it works. 11 days left to wait!!

[realtower]

I have used that decoy also I havn't had much luck with that one though. All the deer seem to be very weary and dont get to close. I have also put it in a food plot that always has deer to see how they react. They will not take there eyes off it and will never feel comfortable. All n all I would say spend the money for a good one they work great.

[rtwills]

I use a decoy alot.I have found that a buck is better than a doe.I have seen many does spook at a doe decoy and a few times actually came over to it and knocked it over.On the other hand the buck decoy I use ,the does will go by it and hang out,and the bucks will come into it.make sure to have a good grunt tube and a bleat.
Just dont leave a buck decoy out overnight,last year I did that for opener and as the light came up ......no decoy.
about 8:00 i snuck up to where it was and I found it laying in the weeds full of holes from another buck..BTW I have a readi-doe plastic decoy with a 6pt rack mounted on it.

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[BLACKJACK]

I have one of the flat outlaw decoys. The jury is still out on it, seems like every time I use it, no deer see it. Its kind of noisy to carry and snap together, plus when the ground is hard, its hard to get the stake in. Will continue to try it, need to see how the deer react.

[The Grebe]

When I was bow hunting, I used decoys on a number of occassions and had pretty good luck with them...it I should say, as it is a buck decoy.

I Tried a flat, cardboard one a couple of times, was thinking about the noise issue, got some response, but not like with the full body.

You have to anticipate what any incomming deer is going to do and make your set up accordingly. They are not going to come in and rub shoulders with the decoy...gore him maybe?

Lots of figuring, but if you do it right, you can just about jump on the deers back when he does come in and is concentrating on the decoy!

[Guest]

have used decoy for 8 years. what i have found is that if the horns are on the deer are more likly to decoy,but even as a buck they are still carefull.use it alot