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Use a doe decoy during the Pre-Rut. 3 11.54%
Use a buck decoy during the Pre-Rut. 1 3.85%
Use a doe decoy during the Rut. 4 15.38%
Use a buck decoy during the Rut. 1 3.85%
Do not use a decoy. 17 65.38%
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Old 02-21-2008, 04:33 PM   #1
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Default Do You Use A Decoy While Hunting The Pre-Rut/Rut?

Taking my first trip to Illinois this coming fall. I will be hunting from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1, and am considering buying a decoy for the trip, but am a bit hesitant. Any advice?
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Old 02-21-2008, 04:42 PM   #2
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Ive never used a decoy
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Old 02-21-2008, 05:24 PM   #3
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Old 02-21-2008, 08:04 PM   #4
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I never trusted decoys
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Thinking about the Bobb'n head decoy???
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Old 02-22-2008, 04:45 AM   #6
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Altough I have not tried one, I have been tempted to buy one several times.Like most other huntingproducts,I've heard good and badstories.
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Old 02-22-2008, 02:36 PM   #7
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i dont have one.....but i would love to try it sometime!
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Illegal where I hunt in NY.
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Old 02-22-2008, 03:50 PM   #9
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Where I hunt in IL, that would be right ont he border of pre-rut/rut, everything I've read about decoys is a buck works year round, a doe only works in the rut, even better a doe and a buck during the rut! I'd say if anythign get a buck decoy and use it that time of year, most guys ive talked to would consider that time of year pre rut, go with a buck is my 2 cents.

PS- I'd say full size, 3d style decoy, I've used a 2d style, and look sgreat from the side, but head one its like 2" wide. I think some deer have been spooked by it, I'd suggest a 4 legged 3D style, and any movement you can add to a decoy I'm all for. bobbin head.....add a rag/tail to blow in the wind, maybe with some scent on it.....doe estrus, or just doe urine that time of year.
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