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Post by 10point on Oct 26, 2020 10:00:02 GMT -5
Wondering what your experiences are with decoys. I have a doe decoy I am thinking about getting it out of the attic to use tonight in a cut corn field. I got it last year and had a couple of bucks come to it but the winded it both times. I am concerned about keeping it scent free. If you use one what's been your experience with them?
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 26, 2020 15:58:35 GMT -5
Hit and miss. Like turkey decoys, sometimes they bring deer in and other times they booger the hunt.
I keep my boss buck in the woods year round. It's typically tucked away near one of my parking areas. This keeps it from smelling like a foreign place. I use a real tail on the back side and hang a scent wick under it. The wind blowing the tail adds some nice realism
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Post by bullseye69 on Oct 26, 2020 16:54:13 GMT -5
I keep mine outside covered up so its only outside smell on it.
Have had a doe check her out but thats it. Havnt used it much as its big and bulky to take out.
I used to take it out and then leave it out in the weeds covered up just so didn't have to carry the dang thing. Clunk....clunk....clunk
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Post by jbird on Oct 26, 2020 17:31:10 GMT -5
So I like using a decoy in wide open areas like crop fields. I prefer to use a buck decoy as well. Does will avoid a buck decoy but tend to flip out over a doe decoy...I have seen it. I have brought bucks to me from several 100 yards away. The trick is that you need to incorporate the illusion of movement. I do this by using white plastic bags on the tail and ears.
I have had deer come running to me before when I was carrying a decoy up over my shoulder as I crossed a wide open field before.
They don't like them in cover...it spooks them because it surprises them. Seeing it from a distance is what you want and you NEVER want the deer to reach the decoy. I like using them to pull the deer past me if it works out properly. The size of the rack on the decoy plays a big part as well. A big rack will intimidate smaller bucks, while a smaller 120 type deer will bring out some aggression of a larger buck.
I also will wrap a bright orange ribbon around the decoy just to keep it from being shot at!
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Post by medic22 on Oct 26, 2020 17:45:41 GMT -5
I still haven't used "Doe-reen". Bought her off of someone on this site, might try her out in the coming weeks.  |
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Post by jbird on Oct 26, 2020 17:53:17 GMT -5
I use an old 3D/foam archery target...I never had much luck with the 2D type. More difficult to lug around...but seemed to work far better. And why I use the orange ribbon....
It's awesome when a decent buck comes walking in all stiff legged with his ear's laid back with his head down looking to dish out a beating!
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 27, 2020 15:14:47 GMT -5
Poor wind lead me to my ghillie blind. This thread inspired me to set up my boss buck to see what happens. It's a little bulky to carry around fully assembled and loud when carrying it with the legs and head stuffed into the body cavity. So leaving it assembled and tucked away under my haywagon seemed like a good idea. I brought my rattling antlers too. If they draw something near, at least they have something to look at to help confirm what they heard.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2020 16:09:53 GMT -5
I never had any luck with a decoy, but in fairness, I only tried it a half dozen times or so. With no success with it early on, I quickly tired of all the added work and hassle, and got rid of it.
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