deer decoys

stickin8s · 08-10-2006, 05:23 PM

Any one use a deer decoy during bow season while rattling?

stickin8s · 08-23-2006, 10:13 AM

still looking for someone that may use one. I'm thinking about buying one to use in ny, but I would really like to know if they work before I spend $150.00

bawanajim · 08-23-2006, 10:50 AM

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stickin8s · 08-23-2006, 02:18 PM

now thats what I am looking for. what state are you in, and have you had decent luck besides that deer?

bawanajim · 08-23-2006, 02:41 PM

I am in PA .I only use the decoy during the last week of the season in the begining of the rut. I have never had a large buck come in the decoy but I am sure they will & its a great way to spend a day.

stickin8s · 08-23-2006, 06:17 PM

big or small, I don't care. I figured it would be pretty neat. I'm sure large bucks would come to it if they saw the decoy. I've had some real nice deer just out of bow range, I tried grunting and they would just look and walk off. Put something there for them to see and I think they would come in. Do you rattle or just wait for something to come along?

house1 · 08-26-2006, 06:37 PM

the biggest bow buck i have taken so far was while using a decoy - nice 10 point -

i have had some tremendous deer come to a decoy - last 2 weeks of archery are the best

takeakidhuntin · 08-28-2006, 12:37 AM

I know it would be heavier to move but some of the area'sI hunt in are not that far from the road.
I'm always looking for ways to save money.Except for when it comes to my weapons and safety.

stickin8s · 08-29-2006, 07:59 AM

well I think I am defanately going to buy a decoy. I have a couple places I want to try that has some pretty decent bucks.

muckland · 08-31-2006, 01:31 AM

I have used them in the past, in fact i shot one.only a small buck. the big boys seem to be abit more wory of the deek.