Decoys

[Northcountryman]

I’ve read about their use countless times but personally , have never used one . From what I understand , decoys are used more often for Bow then rifle to draw them in for a shot , correct? Are they also useful during rifle season and if so , would you prefer a buck or a doe decoy ? 

[Shoots100]

Full size decoys are used more often by the DEC to catch poachers.

I've seen them (Buck + Doe) used during the rut in late bow and firearm seasons, with good effect.

The horns on the decoys I've seen are removable, so the decoy can be used either way.

Mostly they were used in the Buck orientation, with the hunter rattling horns and grunting, mimicking a fight.

The fight was intended to bring in the dominant buck of the area, but they also had success in using it as a doe in heat too. 

Just remember that during the firearm season, you'd better make sure your up in a tree or behind a bulletproof barrier, as you might get shot at by a hunter thinking it's a real deer.

[johnplav]

I finally broke down and ordered a doe decoy... that’s about the only hunting gimmick I didn’t have.  Time will tell if I actually use it, and if it draws any bucks into bow range. 

[Hock3y24]

I got a doe decoy at dicks for $55 after rebate last week, used it twice, have had a 4 pt and a small 8 pt come right to it.

[Northcountryman]

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Really , ok , might be worth it then to check it out for the hell of it 

[ATbuckhunter]

Ive used them with great results. I would say a doe decoy is better than a buck, but both will work. most deer will travel 15-20 yards down wind of the decoy so set up appropriately 

[Hock3y24]

30 minutes ago, ATbuckhunter said:

Ive used them with great results. I would say a doe decoy is better than a buck, but both will work. most deer will travel 15-20 yards down wind of the decoy so set up appropriately 

i agree with this, they circle them

[Northcountryman]

14 hours ago, ATbuckhunter said:

Ive used them with great results. I would say a doe decoy is better than a buck, but both will work. most deer will travel 15-20 yards down wind of the decoy so set up appropriately 

Really , nice , and did you use them during bow , rifle or both?
I’m definitely gonna go snag one then and check it out ; even if it doesn’t get me one , I’d be interested in seeing how they react lol .  

[ATbuckhunter]

On 11/13/2020 at 1:02 PM, Northcountryman said:

Really , nice , and did you use them during bow , rifle or both?
I’m definitely gonna go snag one then and check it out ; even if it doesn’t get me one , I’d be interested in seeing how they react lol .  

I've used them during bow and gun, but I really dont use them during gun anymore

[Northcountryman]

20 hours ago, ATbuckhunter said:

I've used them during bow and gun, but I really dont use them during gun anymore

Yeah , I definitely understand their efficacy during bow to draw them in closer once seeing it , but , for rifle , does it really add to your chances of success? Decoys are usually positioned in an area that’s fairly open right ? And if a buck spies the decoy , it’s most likely already close enough for a decent shot with a rifle , but , not necessarily with a bow 

[ATbuckhunter]

2 minutes ago, Northcountryman said:

Yeah , I definitely understand their efficacy during bow to draw them in closer once seeing it , but , for rifle , does it really add to your chances of success? Decoys are usually positioned in an area that’s fairly open right ? And if a buck spies the decoy , it’s most likely already close enough for a decent shot with a rifle , but , not necessarily with a bow 

I mean, they'll either come closer or itll draw their attention to the decoy and not you. I dont use one out of safety during rifle season

[Northcountryman]

50 minutes ago, ATbuckhunter said:

I mean, they'll either come closer or itll draw their attention to the decoy and not you. I dont use one out of safety during rifle season

Yeah , that’s a good point